Kobe Claims Innocence

Here are Kobe’s first comments about the alleged sexual assualt – Bryant: ‘It Will Be Fine’: “When everything comes clean, it will all be fine, you’ll see,” Bryant said during a brief telephone interview. Bryant declined to discuss the case, but said, “But you guys know me, I shouldn’t have to say anything. You know… Continue reading Kobe Claims Innocence

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You’ve Got TiVo

Now you can program your TiVo via AOL: America Online is launching another feature tomorrow. This one’s aimed at users of TiVo, the digital video recorder for television. AOL members with TiVo boxes will be able to program them via AOL by typing in the keyword “TV Listings,” clicking on the show they want to… Continue reading You’ve Got TiVo

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History Detectives

PBS has a new series entitled History Detectives that looks pretty interesting. You history buffs may want to check it out. History Detectives is devoted to solving historical mysteries, searching out the true facts (and falsehoods) behind local folklore, family legends and interesting objects. Using traditional investigative techniques, modern technologies, and plenty of legwork, the… Continue reading History Detectives

Spurs Get Spurned

Lots of moves made today in the NBA. It appears that both Jason Kidd and Alonzo Mourning will sign with the Nets. Word seems to be that they like their odds of consistently making it to the NBA Finals if they stay in the Eastern Conference. Jermaine O’Neal joined Jason Kidd is declining the Spurs’… Continue reading Spurs Get Spurned

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Blog Comments Debate

There’s been a debate going on the last few days over the usage of comments on blogs. I basically agree with Venomous Kate’s view on whether blogs need comments. And Unbound Spiral adds some good, uh, comments. But I’d like to add a little twist. There’s a serious problem with TrackBack. Even for the Movable… Continue reading Blog Comments Debate

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Technorati Link Cosmos

I just implemented WizBang!’s Technorati Link Cosmos code into this blog. But Kevin, how about losing the ‘open link in new window’ code? I find that to be very annoying. If a user wants to open a link in a new window, it’s easy enough to right-click or SHIFT-click and do that. Or make the… Continue reading Technorati Link Cosmos

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Bloomba

Here’s an e-mail program that got top ranking in the August issue of Consumer Reports. Bloomba is “a next-generation email client built on innovative technologies proven to save you time and money by simplifying and organizing your email experience.” Here are some features (here are the details of these features): Smart Email Search Smart Address… Continue reading Bloomba

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Is Race Real?

The NY Times Op-Ed section has an article about race today. It addresses whether race actually exists. Some snippets: “There’s no genetic basis for any kind of rigid ethnic or racial classification at all,” said Bryan Sykes, the Oxford geneticist and author of “The Seven Daughters of Eve.” “I’m always asked is there Greek DNA… Continue reading Is Race Real?

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Karl Malone Signs with Lakers

Oh boy, it’s really on now! – Malone makes move, heads to Lakers. Malone showed strong interest in the Lakers from the start of the free-agent negotiations on July 1, to a degree that the Hall of Fame-bound power forward is apparently willing to join the dethroned champions for a mere $1.5 million — a… Continue reading Karl Malone Signs with Lakers

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