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
Month: July 2003
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
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
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
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
Rapper Eve’s Photo Controversy
AllHipHop.com is reporting on the “pictures of a nude Eve and another female in a sexual position (that) have hit the Internet“. One of the pictures crossed my path last night, and I have to say that it looks legit. Eve had this to say: “I used to strip, so it could be me or… Continue reading Rapper Eve’s Photo Controversy
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
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?
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