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    Not much to talk about herp wise, save a new article in the ABQ Journal regarding the New Mexico debacle. It seems that the investigation is back on track. Hopefully we will see some satisfactory results one way, or the other; from this.

    Since there is not much to add, science wise, I decided to post a link to a show that I think deserves some more attention. While biological science is my passion, technology is my hobby (yeah, I know, it’s completely backwards). To feed that hobby, I used to enjoy the programming of a little network called Tech TV. I enjoyed the network so much, because along with the information presented on how to better use one’s computer, or gadget, the crew of the network talked to one another as if they were friends and family. It gave a real “homey” atmosphere to the entire channel. Watching shows on Tech TV was a lot like visiting a bunch of old friends. Especially since one of the main pushes of the network, was user feedback. E-mails, call ins, and chat messages were all done on air. The show personalities would also appear in the fora to answer questions, or in the chatrooms. Overall, it was a great experience.

    Then Paul Allen sold Tech TV to Comcast’s struggling channel: G4, and the network was gutted from there. That, though, is a long dramatic story that has been told elsewhere time and time again.

    The important thing about all of this, is that Tech TV is back. Better than that, it is back in the environment that spawned it in the first place: The Internet. Shows like: DL.TV, Cranky Geeks, Webb Alert, Command N, and the Revision 3 Network have all brought technology television back to the forefront. Hosts from the now dead Tech TV network, have moved on to become internet celebrities. Podcasts like This Week in Tech and Diggnation have audiences that are much larger than any on the former Tech TV network. The best part is that the same atmosphere of a bunch of geeks just hanging out and having a good time; is still in place.

    Anyway, one of the newest shows released on the Rev 3 network is Internet Superstar with former Unscrewed host: Martin Sargent. In many ways, this is just Unscrewed reborn, but that’s okay. The show features Martin showing off the seedier, weirder and more unsavory parts of internet. It’s always good for a laugh, though it may be traumatizing for those of higher morals.

    For the rest of us, it’s just another form of geek entertainment. Anyway, the show is on it’s second episode. If you find yourself with about 20 minutes of free time, give it a look see.

    ~Jura