eWeek just published this incredible special report on all (or at least most) of the recent Google headlines. It is unbelievable to see all the places they have their tentacles. Could Google really be another Microsoft in the making? No…
Circuitous Distractions
Distractions and reports on anything that tickles my fancy.
Monthly Archives: September 2005
The new $100 laptop
The MIT Media Lab has launched a new research initiative to develop a $100 laptop?a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world’s children. To achieve this goal, a new, non-profit association, One Laptop per Child (OLPC), has been…
Posted in General Stuff
Evacuation Vacation
The highlight to our little evacuation adventure was the unexpected vacation square in the middle of chaos. After we finally arrived to Buffalo we were able to spend some quality time on the farm. These are some of the pictures…
Posted in General Stuff
Rita Trip Pics
I finally had time to download some of the pics from our evacuation adventure… No tags for this post.
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Rita ? A rough recap…
Some of this is still a little blurry! Tuesday – Hurricane Rita is headed for Houston?devastation is eminent. Wednesday ? 10:00am Decision is made to close Church for one week until next Wednesday. The church will be closed over a…
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OK Google, you get a break..
Below is an explanation of how the “Failure” thing happens on Google…I’m very glad to hear that it is not a political commentary! Thanks to Andrew for doing the leg work. From Google Blog: Googlebombing ‘failure’ 9/16/2005 12:54:00 PM Posted…
Posted in IT Stuff
Bad Google, Bad….
Go to Google and enter “failure” then click “I’m feeling lucky” Someone at Google needs a sit down…. No tags for this post.
Posted in IT Stuff
Look alive Bush haters?
What do you think? No tags for this post.
Posted in General Stuff, News & Event Stuff
- Ebola outbreak live updates: WHO and Africa CDC unveil $518 million plan as DRC cases pass 450 - Yahoo
- At least 5 people stabbed at Penn Station. Here's what we know. - CBS News
- Trump administration launches largest-ever effort to denaturalize U.S. citizens accused of fraud or other crimes - CBS News
- Live Updates: Iran says attacks halted as Trump tells Tehran, Israel to "stop 'shooting'" on war's 101st day - CBS News
- WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Updates, iOS 27, Tim Cook and More From Today's Event - CNET
- AI stocks recover some of last week’s sell-off, while oil prices come off their overnight highs - AP News
- Jupiter and Venus conjunction 2026: See two bright planets at the same time this weekend - Live Science
- Knicks season-ticket holders face agonizing choice as Finals seats are worth thousands - The Washington Post
- Novo and Lilly are competing to win the GLP-1 pill market as they prepare for Medicare coverage - CNBC
- Meet Scooby-Doo! First Look At The Iconic Canine In Live-Action Series - Deadline