BoDeans Concert

The BoDeans were in town on Thursday at Harrah’s, so I headed out to the VooDoo Lounge to catch the show. I’ve always been a fan, but this was the first time I saw them live since a show at the Gargoyle at Washington University back in 1986. Hard to believe it has been 20 …

Doctor Who teaser on Sci Fi

Sci Fi has posted a teaser for Doctor Who on their web site. Not much here, just a few scenes of the Doctor, Rose, and Daleks. March 17… soon the wait will be over.

Quantum Computing: Get Results Even When Not Running

OK, reading this article and thinking through the scenarios makes my head hurt. According to New Scientist, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have build a non-running quantum computer that, despite the fact that it isn’t running, can still produce a result. I’m not even going to try and explain how this works, …

Isabel Bloom Reverses Outsourcing Decision (Sort Of)

The owners of Isabel Bloom today reversed their decision to outsource production to China. Due to the overwhelming negative response to their original plans, Isabel Bloom announced that they will retain all fifty design studio jobs and continue local production of their original concrete sculptures. These products will continue to be sold in their four …

Isabel Bloom Must be Spinning in Her Grave

if you’re from the Quad Cities or know someone from the Quad Cities, you’re probably familiar with Isabel Bloom. If not, Isabel Bloom was an artist from Davenport, Iowa, who became known for her concrete cast sculptures. Her designs were mostly of children and animals, more whimsical than realistic. Isabel Bloom died in 2001. They …