Broadband over Water Pipes

Technology February 25th, 2002

Funny! "Here's how WaterNet works — We've developed a unique client-side nozzle (CSN), which functions just like a conventional modem. It connects an ordinary PC to a regular household water faucet, providing an always-on Internet connection."

Chick magnet …

Technology February 22nd, 2002

"what woman couldn't resist a nice terminal server built into a toaster oven?" [more here]

Homebrew antenna shootout

Technology February 20th, 2002

So cool it gives me heartburn …"If you can eat a big can of stew, you can make a high performance antenna" [more here]

The Kids are back In The Hall

General February 19th, 2002

Awesome! I can't wait to see this tour! Kids In Hall book long reunion tour.

Go a head, make my New Jersey …

General February 15th, 2002

A Texas jury on Wednesday found Thomas Mitchell guilty of aggravated assault for shooting his girlfriend because he thought she was about to say the words New Jersey."

Should we have spotted the conspiracy?

General February 14th, 2002

From: frontline: inside the terror network "Did the hijackers make any mistakes that should have tipped us off? Were there moments when our side could have and should have spotted these hijackers before they struck? The answer is yes."

A review of the new version of Salesforce.com

Software February 13th, 2002

an analysis of the enterprise enabled version of salesforce.com with some interesting quotes: "Sooner or later, the Windows file system will likely morph into a database — one that furthers the SQL/XML hybridization we see in SQL Server already. An application that uses file-oriented XML data now will be well-positioned to exploit a local database engine, if and when such a thing becomes a standard part of the installed base."

Diary of a Start-Up

Software February 11th, 2002

the rise and fall of ArsDigita and lessons from the world of venture capital

you’re not a bagger … are you?

Cycling February 8th, 2002

i got some hamburgers w/bacon after i hit a patch of baby heads because i had a foot fault that made me honk. Huh? What'd he say?

The Disruptive Start-Up: Clayton Christensen On How To Compete With The Best

Software February 8th, 2002

from Inc.com an interview with Clayton Christensen On How To Compete With The Best