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Wed
20
Oct '04

New York Yank-who?

Not a huge surprise given how the last three games have gone; but, it was surprising the Sox pulled off a 10-3 win. I guess the Yankees were tired after all. Fine by me; they’ve certainly had more than their share of winning, especially against Boston. Hope the Sox win the Series, […]

Wed
20
Oct '04

Halloween.. on Sunday?! We can’t have that!

Bwa-haha… I’ll get you, my pretty!
canadaeast.com - CP Atlantic Regional News
Halloween this year falls on Sunday-the Christian Sabbath - and the thought of small devils and demons loose in the land is causing considerable ecclesiastical and municipal concern.

Wed
20
Oct '04

Monster washes up near Farewell Spit, New Zealand

Now that’s one whopper of a fish story.. *cough*
STUFF - STORY - HOME : New Zealand’s leading news and information website
A sunfish that washed up near the base of Farewell Spit is a monster with a strange sense of timing, a marine expert says.

Wed
20
Oct '04

Tesla Coils, Lichtenberg Figures, and Quarter Shrinkers!

Very technical, but very cool!
Tesla Coils, Lichtenberg Figures, and Quarter Shrinkers!
The Quarter Shrinker uses a technique called high velocity electromagnetic metal forming, or “Magneforming”. This technique was originally developed by the aerospace industry in conjunction with NASA, and has been popularized by Aerovox, Grumman, and Maxwell. It involves quickly discharging a high energy […]

Wed
20
Oct '04

The tide is turning…

And this should be a kick in the shin if the previous post wasn’t.
The tide is turning… || kuro5hin.org
Whilst some may claim that the British are staunch allies of the United States (depite being having clearly different agendas on the World Stage), the recent request made to Britain for additional support, namely 600 troops from […]

Wed
20
Oct '04

The worst sides of two nations on display || kuro5hin.org

Okay, when other countries start taking an open, active (open being the key word) role in our politics you know something’s not quite right.
The worst sides of two nations on display
The UK newspaper The Guardian has undertaken a campaign urging its readers to write US voters in Clark County, Ohio and urge them to vote […]

Wed
20
Oct '04

Ballmer: Cheaper PCs will stop piracy (and boost profits)

GooOS has me a little apprehensive, but this is just scary…
Ballmer: Cheaper PCs will stop piracy (and boost profits)
Ballmer outlines Microsoft’s plan to curb piracy in the developing world by working with governments to offer inexpensive systems bundled with Windows.

Wed
20
Oct '04

Bluetooth a Mile Away - Popular Science

Great, something else to be paranoid about.
Bluetooth a Mile Away - Popular Science
With a simple modification to a USB Bluetooth adapter, you can extend your wireless range to record-setting distances.

Wed
20
Oct '04

Slashdot | Neal Stephenson Responds With Wit and Humor

Slashdot | Neal Stephenson Responds With Wit and Humor
There is nothing better than a Slashdot interview with someone who not only reads and understands Slashdot but can out-troll the trolls. Admittedly, the questions you asked Neal Stephenson were great in their own right, but his answers… Wow! let’s just say that this guy shows how […]

Wed
20
Oct '04

Are you afraid to blog?

I fear blogging about my job because what I say might come back around, but I would never know that the blog is what bit me. There’s a lot more to it than just convincing my manager (and his manager) that blogging would be good for the company’s relationship with its employees and customers; […]