Monday 21 April 2003

Apple plans big announcement next week Apple Computer Inc. is planning something big. The company has sent out invitations to representatives of the media (except me) for a big announcement that will be "music to your ears" lead some commentators to suspect the company will announce a commercial music downloading service. More news when I get it. 10:40:15 PM    comment []  Google It!

Say it with flowers The BBC reports how a researcher at the Media Lab Europe has created a fake potted plant that "blooms" whenever his girlfriend is on line. Apparently it puts the human element back into electronic communication. Personally, I find it rather scary that this guy is monitoring when she's online. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition] 10:04:05 PM    comment []  Google It!

Jazz legend Simone dies. Legendary jazz and blues singer Nina Simone has died at the age of 70, at her home in southern France. [BBC News | Front Page | UK Edition] 10:00:52 PM    comment []

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