The Fredösphere

How could Glenn Reynolds write an article about achieving transcendence by technology and not mention Teilhard de Chardin or the Noösphere?

Meanwhile, this is a novelty:  Aled Jones, whose singing career spanned puberty, recorded a duet with himself called "What Can You Tell Me" back in the 90s.  He recorded one part as a treble, the other part a year later as a baritone.  How many times in history has that trick been tried?

Finally, I offer you a link to a nice rear-view thong photo, and I refuse to feel guilt about it.  Hat tip to Jeremy.