Useless Fact Of The Week

In flight, the wings of a ruby-throated hummingbird beats at 53 times per second. Only the males have the ruby red throat. They have extremely short legs. The ruby-throated hummingbirds are unable to hop or walk efficiently due to this. 

Consumed Links - August 27, 2010

Many of us are always keeping busy doing this, that, and the other. With that in mind, it is time to take a moment and catch up on a few things you may have missed.


Recently the CCV went to the 2nd Court of Appeals to voice their opinion on the 2004 FCC indecency policy. Here are the details of what resulted. (future of music)


Billboard asks "Are Musicians Losing The Incentive To Create?" (billboard)


The Justice Department needs to hire "Ebonics Experts"?   (Wendyista)


mental_floss highlights a documentary about hummingbirds - Hummingbirds In Slow Motion


Ticketmaster has announced a transparent pricing policy. - The Comet




And lastly, for now...


Finally over? The lawsuit over the catalog of Nirvana catalog sale settled. - yahoo


Hope you all have a great weekend!