Thursday, October 17, 2002

We have a friend who's daughter has been diagnosed with MS, so I sent her this story and have posted it as well. There are probably others who are interested or have family or friends who are dealing with this. _>_pp://www.wired.com/news/medtech/0,1286,55833,00.html">Taking a Risk for Science. Researchers are testing a treatment for multiple sclerosis that involves transplanting cells from the ankle into the brain. The procedure has been called 'extreme,' but doctors say the potential payoff is worth it. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News] 8:59:56 PM    comment []

Apple offers iSync Uninstall [MacCentral] 8:55:54 PM    comment []

John Perry Barlow. http://www.xeni.net/images/boingboing/barlowfriendz_88_pox_americana.htm 8:04:07 PM    comment []

Ok Family and friends, take a hint... iPod tops 'Must-Have' gadget list [MacCentral] 7:39:03 PM    comment []

Wearable Wi-Fi. 802.11-based technology is showing up in more than just laptops and home electronics. Soon it will be in your clothing and jewelry, too. [allNetDevices Wireless News] 7:34:10 PM    comment []

Follow the links. Apple filesystem futures. Jeffrey P Shell sniffs out the real significance of Jaguar's rumored journaling file system: ... [Jon's Radio] 7:28:33 PM    comment []

This for the folks at the "Salon for Curious Readers." check them out at http://www.masteryoflearning.com and click on the salon link. Or just e-mail me and I'll point you in the right direction. Sir Richard Steele. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." [Quotes of the Day] 7:20:01 PM    comment []

thefreeworld.net. Kasia: You're not allowed to read this... .. if you live in the US of A.  Thank you DMCA, for bringing absurdity into our daily Internet-based lives. [Sam Ruby] 5:53:46 AM    comment []

Squeeze some speed out of 802.11b. "If you're pushing the limits of your 802.11b WLAN and just can't squeeze another bps out of it, take heart. Texas Instruments developed technology to hop up 802.11b--call it b+--and keep 802.11a at bay for now."TI's proprietary add-on will double your speed.... [Lockergnome's Bits and Bytes] 5:51:40 AM    comment []