Friday, October 11, 2002

Somehow we knew this was going to occur. FCC Rejects Satellite Merger. Federal regulators oppose the proposed combination of EchoStar and Directv, the two dominant U.S. satellite television providers, saying the deal would stifle competition. [Wired News] 9:45:01 PM    comment []

I never have gotten this. Why does anyone want to watch T.V. or movies on their computer. This is why I have a T.V. and a computer, two separate and distinct items. TiVo Points To Apple's Next Market : It's time for Apple to stand on the shoulders of TiVo and create the next generation set top box. (Low End Mac via MyAppleMenu) [MyAppleMenu] 7:42:20 PM    comment []

I'll agree with P.J. if all you're wearing are ball caps. Stevie Ray Vaughn, O'le Blue Eyes, Gene Kelly...... P. J. O'Rourke. "A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat." [Quotes of the Day] 7:35:41 PM    comment []

And boy is the list long. Unknown. "Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege." [Quotes of the Day] 7:30:43 PM    comment []

Talkie appears to be interesting, a virtual Customer Service Representative or CSR. Bot Mots. Lori found some interesting chat mates: "Meet Julia, the bot, at http://www.verbots.com. She is an interactive virtual personality and she can answer what the meaning of life is, why the sky is blue, and if she does not know the answer, she brings up the term in a google search which appears on the screen. I brought Julia up this evening and had both children (Katie, 9 and Patrick 6) at my shoulder wanting to ask her questions.  Verbot came out with a public library bot at the Computers in Libraries conference, but the link which was sent to me does not work. http://www.talkie.com is very interesting too. My kids really liked Barkie, the 'talkie' at www.pets911.com, a talking puppy." Unfortunately, the kids were already asleep when I got home tonight or I would have gotten their reactions, too. [The Shifted Librarian] 7:28:56 PM    comment []

What to Wear: Why Not a Computer? [Daypop Top 40] 7:21:03 PM    comment []

Ok so if you can read Kanji check out the site. Bluetooth Enabled External Harddrive [Slashdot] 7:16:10 PM    comment []

Do you ever pour glue on a bird? Good......just checking. [Adam's Blogging Adventure] 6:54:43 AM    comment []

TGIF. Pizza from Anthony's in downtown Denver for lunch today. 6:52:44 AM    comment []