100 DVD's on 1 disc

When the new data storage standard that GE is working on will get to mass production, the world of data storage will never be the same. Think about it - 100 DVD's worth of information stored on one disc.

Sure, discs aren't the best media to store data on - the are susceptible to rust and decay, and have a lifespan of only a few years, but as a temporary or short term data storage - they do wonders.

Just thinking about the scale - 100 DVD's on one disc, is astounding.

That is, of course, only as long as it will reach mass production any time soon. With the new standards for SD that are due to arrive in a year or two (according to some reports), and allow huge amounts of data storage on a single card, discs as storage devices will have a hard time, to say the least.

Susan Boyle gets a standing ovation

If you have yet to see the amazing performance Susan Boyle gave on the show Britain's Got Talent, you have to see it ASAP.

Why? Her performance gives us all an example of so many things we have forgotten. Starting from 'You can't judge a book by its cover' to how we perceive ourselves, the spectacular performance by Susan Boyle leaves you with your mouth open in awe, and a tingling sensation in your spine.

When she was asked about who she is and where she's from, how old she is, and the TV cameras took notice of various faces and frowns in the crowd, no one guessed or expected for Susan to actually live up to her own high standards (as famous as Elaine Paige).

That look on peoples, the look you saw in the audience as well as in the judges own faces, when they heard Susan start to sing, is a testament to many things we have forgotten.

We have forgotten to give people a chance, regardless of anything we might think of them, where they are from, or how old they are.

We have forgotten that people can succeed in what they do, that they can make their dreams come true, no matter how old they are and how many naysayers they have to face along the way.

This is a definite slap-in-the-face, a wake-up call of sorts. We need to smarten up, and sooner so, the better.

You can see the standing ovation yourself, at the link, or just have a look at all the views she's getting on Youtube alone.


If you are interested in reading more about it, I found an article about it by Tanya Gold in the Guardian.