He didn't invent the computer or cure cancer.  His name was probably unknown to most until today.  Yet his contribution to society was as widespread as it was significant.  It wasn't his invention, but he saw a need that was yearning to be filled.  So today, I propose a moment of silence in school cafeterias across the globe for E. Robert Kinney - the man, prior to his position of Chief Executive of General Mills, both touted and popularized ......... fish sticks.  Long live Mrs. Paul and the Gloucester Fisherman :)

Yes! Ex-Genesis and "Sledgehammer" singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel is working with a few IT people to develop a way for us to communicate with animals via computers.  He feels we all share a common communication that might be able to parlay through ones and zeros.  Sounds like a cool idea, but will probably digress into a bunch of photos of cute baby humans.  More here.

http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/news/1178373/peter-gabriel-launches-er-internet-animals/ 

IBM has created the tiniest movie ever, where the stars are actually atoms - magnified over 100,000 times!  The plot is kinda thin, though.  Have a look!

Really??  Attractive, possibly, but the most beautiful?  I find her rather plain.  What about you?  Does Gwyneth Paltrow deserve the title "most beautiful" from People Magazine?

Thoughts and prayers to our friends in Boston.  Spent a number of years there (at Emerson College) and it is a wonderful city.  They will pull through, but very sad for those maimed and loss of life.  Perhaps next year, we should all celebrate Patriots Day.