Tuesday, December 30, 2003
yourDictionary.com • Top Ten Words of 2003
It's interesting to see trends and language is one place to see those trends. Check out this list, especially #2 & #9.
It's interesting to see trends and language is one place to see those trends. Check out this list, especially #2 & #9.
Outlook add-ins
Use Outlook? Wish it had some more features? Check out these utilities to get some of the functionality you wish for.
Use Outlook? Wish it had some more features? Check out these utilities to get some of the functionality you wish for.
Manatees in South Carolina
Didn't think the creature visited these here parts (I live in SC)? Think again. And if you spot one, the Department of Natural Resources in SC wants to know.
Didn't think the creature visited these here parts (I live in SC)? Think again. And if you spot one, the Department of Natural Resources in SC wants to know.
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
PCWorld.com - FoxTrot Keeps It Comical With Mac
I'm not a Mac lover, but I do love Foxtrot. It's always great to see what Jason does with his computer and now Bill Amend gives us a little more insight into his own use.
I'm not a Mac lover, but I do love Foxtrot. It's always great to see what Jason does with his computer and now Bill Amend gives us a little more insight into his own use.
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Photographing Africa's "Flying Sharks"
I once highlighted a hoax online with a shark jumping out of the water and attack a helicopter. Well, see more coverage of the jumping sharks that were used in the hoax photo.
I once highlighted a hoax online with a shark jumping out of the water and attack a helicopter. Well, see more coverage of the jumping sharks that were used in the hoax photo.
Lord of the Rings SuperTrailer
Right-click this 50MB file and download it. It's a 6 minute trailer of the entire Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It'll make you want to spend 12 hours watching it all. Great job!
Right-click this 50MB file and download it. It's a 6 minute trailer of the entire Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It'll make you want to spend 12 hours watching it all. Great job!
Monday, December 15, 2003
BBC NEWS: Fax - the technology that refuses to die
One of my pet peeves. I understand the legal thing...let's just make digital signing easier.
One of my pet peeves. I understand the legal thing...let's just make digital signing easier.
Sunday, December 14, 2003
Google delivers parcel search | CNET News.com
Find out just exactly where your Christmas gifts are, courtesy of Google.
Find out just exactly where your Christmas gifts are, courtesy of Google.
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
The Antique Christmas Lights Site
Learn about Christmas lights from way back. For all you collectors out there.
Learn about Christmas lights from way back. For all you collectors out there.
Monday, December 08, 2003
Time Warner Cable to launch US-wide web phone
I almost partook of the Vonage elixer last night. I'm almost ready but articles like this make me hesitate again. Do I want just a cell phone for now and see how this all develops? Perhaps. Portable VoIP only.
I almost partook of the Vonage elixer last night. I'm almost ready but articles like this make me hesitate again. Do I want just a cell phone for now and see how this all develops? Perhaps. Portable VoIP only.
Thursday, December 04, 2003
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
BBC NEWS | Sexual spam could spark lawsuits
Should companies bear liability for pornographic transmissions? Is it harrassment to knowingly allow offensive material to be delivered electronically without taking actions to stop it? Some say yes.
Should companies bear liability for pornographic transmissions? Is it harrassment to knowingly allow offensive material to be delivered electronically without taking actions to stop it? Some say yes.
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Monday, December 01, 2003
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Inboxer Rebellion (Master/Slave)
?BBC News: Offensive jargon comes under fire
So, should we change our language, even if it's offensive in the extreme? What about context, people? I hear stuff I find "offensive" everyday and choose to ignore it. Since political correctness now seems to be our highest cultural value, politically correct speech is protected while other speech isn't. Can we stop politicizing language
?BBC News: Offensive jargon comes under fire
So, should we change our language, even if it's offensive in the extreme? What about context, people? I hear stuff I find "offensive" everyday and choose to ignore it. Since political correctness now seems to be our highest cultural value, politically correct speech is protected while other speech isn't. Can we stop politicizing language
Will the Broadcast Flag Break Your TiVo? - The FCC ruling explained. By Paul Boutin
Ever since the FCC ruling at the beginning of November, there has been a burning question for Tivo and ReplayTV owners. Will this copyright protection scheme break my equipment? Here are some answers.
Ever since the FCC ruling at the beginning of November, there has been a burning question for Tivo and ReplayTV owners. Will this copyright protection scheme break my equipment? Here are some answers.
Can Google Grow Up?
With Google's IPO immanent, it's time to examine if this company is standing on solid ground.
With Google's IPO immanent, it's time to examine if this company is standing on solid ground.
Co-opting the Future
Is Dvorak right? Are blogs dead? Or are some people listening to bloggers more than Dvorak? I agree there are a lot of abandoned blogs. But there are also a lot of abandoned web sites. Does that mean personal web sites not maintained by "big" media are dead? I think the Internet show otherwise. People with always have their interests and write/blog about it, Dvorak notwithstanding.
Is Dvorak right? Are blogs dead? Or are some people listening to bloggers more than Dvorak? I agree there are a lot of abandoned blogs. But there are also a lot of abandoned web sites. Does that mean personal web sites not maintained by "big" media are dead? I think the Internet show otherwise. People with always have their interests and write/blog about it, Dvorak notwithstanding.