Some of the myths and truths of 3-D printing

I was really disappointed to see an episode of Hawaii 5-0 where the plot was someone who worked for the U.S. Bureau of Engraving, i.e. the mint, stole some $100 plates and duplicated them with a 3-D printer. Any interest that I had in the show vanished instantly. Money printing plates have to withstand tremendous force as they're practically embossing the paper, not to mention the precision of the render and the other anti-counterfiting measures built in to the currency.

It's interesting tech, and it will be quite interesting to see how the on-going debate shapes up.

http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/05/an-insiders-view-of-the-hype-and-realities-of-3-d-printing/

Great quote

"The abandonment of the republic is a matter of two steps: from being "the people" to "the governed," then "the policed.""

http://www.gocomics.com/pibgorn/2013/06/09

Kickstarter: A vampire/LA Noir movie!

A vampire movie is being funded via Kickstarter starring Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Neil Gaiman, comic creator extraordinaire. They've made their base funding but need all the help they can get to hit their next goal. The project ends Friday the 14th. The creator, Michael Reaves, is a very prolific writer who now has Parkinson's and can barely write, but he's still plugging away.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2126085206/blood-kiss