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 -> The Sentient office
Sentient = Experiencing sensation or feeling. Yes, offices may have this feature soon, the Economist reports.
198,826 views | 28 Jun 2003
 -> Pocket PC gets a new name and a facelift
Microsoft is upgrading and renaming its Pocket PC operating system, and a handful of PDA vendors are ready with new models that take advantage of the softwares enhanced security and multimedia functions.
973 views | 28 Jun 2003
 -> Is Disney lying about Michael Moore?
Rumors going around about Disney being involved with the vile "anti-American" Michael Moore and his latest project, "Fahrenheit 911", supposed to be a conspiracy film aimed primarily at attacking President Bush. Well is it true?
1,162 views | 28 Jun 2003
 -> More than bad debts for Japan
Bad politicians for instance. One schmuck actually said in the media that gang rape is "normal".
1,151 views | 28 Jun 2003
 -> Drain spotting
Hows that for a hobby? A pretty comprehensive collection of manhold covers.
1,221 views | 27 Jun 2003
 -> Google toolbar 2.0
A very nifty utility you are stranded with IE. Among hot new additions, popup controller (please use CTRL-click for SnipThis! shortcuts if you install), auto-filling of web forms, and BlogThis (create aa weblog post pointing to the current page).
1,779 views | 27 Jun 2003
 -> Ex-Microsoft worker arrested for $17m software theft
A former Microsoft employee has been arrested for allegedly ordering more than $17m worth of software via an internal purchasing system and then selling it to keep the proceeds for himself.
1,202 views | 25 Jun 2003
 -> Digital passports for Europe
Greece European Union governments may soon issue passports containing computer chips embedded with digital fingerprints or eye scans.
2,936 views | 24 Jun 2003
 -> Easiest way to burn a CD
Some handy tips here -- you can burn a working games CD in just 2 minutes.
1,160 views | 23 Jun 2003
 -> Which book should you read?
Choose the mood, the style, the plot, even the characters -- and get book recommendations!
5,099 views | 23 Jun 2003
 -> Fake or photo?
Can you tell real photographs from computer generated ones?
1,207 views | 23 Jun 2003
 -> Consultants do the unspeakable -- they edit out Jargon
Deloitte Consulting has developed a free software program, Bullfighter, that identifies jargon in documents. The goal is to make it easier for investors to decipher what companies are trying to say.
1,057 views | 18 Jun 2003
 -> Martha gets down to it..
House keeping in unusual places.
1,788 views | 18 Jun 2003
 -> All ye smokers
Pfizer Inc. Tuesday unveiled an experimental drug to help people quit smoking that could become the drugmaker's next blockbuster. Half those on Varenicline kick the habit in 7 weeks, beating placebo results; stock jumps 6%.
1,601 views | 17 Jun 2003
 -> Coke fires an employee..
...for drinking a Pepsi! Is Coke "really grasping at straws on this one"?
634 views | 17 Jun 2003
 -> WMD Do Exist.
George Bush releases newly recovered warzone documents offering incontrovertible proof of iraqi acquisition of weapons of mass destruction.
635 views | 17 Jun 2003
 -> Want help with crosswords?
Some nifty cheatsheet type material to help you with cryptic clues.
662 views | 14 Jun 2003
 -> The theory of relativity
An interesting, all encompassing attempt to figure out THE theory, complete with comments and all.
1,012 views | 14 Jun 2003
 -> Save Martha Stewart
An updated factsheet about Martha Stewart.
2,106 views | 13 Jun 2003
 -> Student accused of creating "fake" airline
A college freshman created a fake airline that offered bargain-priced tickets on flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles, authorities said Thursday.
903 views | 13 Jun 2003
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