Things Are Good

I couldn’t resist that headline, but it’s close enough. The UK has decided to ban ads that sell junk food to young teens and children.
A total ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drink products around TV programmes for under-16s has come into force.
It extends similar restrictions already in place for shows aimed at children [...]

“Jack Bauer can do anything!” – Everyone
“Can he kick Global Warming’s butt?” – Me
“The show is going carbon neutral.” – Everyone
Well that might be a long way away from saving the planet from man made destruction, but the effort should be applauded none the less. And I mean, come one, he has his hand full [...]

Slashdot reported that a television company is broadcasting for an audience of alien species.
“The two naked hosts will present their own unclothed bodies as examples of our physical embodiments, and will tell about daily human existence. Music, art, and our own personal messages will be transmitted as well as discussions from sociologists, [...]