Archive for May, 2003

The Matrix Reloaded

Wednesday, May 21st, 2003
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As is usually the case, Liz and I waited until mid-week to see this weekend’s blockbuster movie, The Matrix Reloaded.

I have to admit that the first one was easier to get into. Surprisingly, the idea of phone booths transporting between computer generated realities and different colored pills opening up consciousness seem much […]

Wedding Bells

Tuesday, May 20th, 2003

Congratulations are in order for the Godfather of Web Standards, Jeffrey Zeldman. He’s nonchalantly slipped in the fact that he’ll soon be getting married on his personal website.

I’ve never met the man, but I do wish him all the best.

American Idle

Saturday, May 17th, 2003

Spend enough time in the shower and you’re bound to reveal more than just your birthday suit. For instance, I’ve finally figured out beyond any shadow of doubt what song would have made me win this year’s American Idol competition, you know, when I’d go up on stage and knock ‘em all dead with […]

Keeping Track of the Toilet Talk

Wednesday, May 14th, 2003

This shot to the foot must sting like the dickens for Microsoft. The iLoo fiasco refuses to die. Given their track record of embarrassing blunders, you’d expect this sort of thing to be happening to Apple right now. Thank God it’s not. Here’s the sordid story of the Microsoft Porta-Potty Project […]

Site Updates

Sunday, May 11th, 2003

A couple of site changes happening here today.

A new piece has been added to the view section entitled As American as Apple Computer. It’s basically a reactionary (but very positive) piece concerning Apple as an overlooked national value. Yes, I’m well aware of how biased it is towards Apple as a company, and […]