Daily Archives: August 17, 2003
When I’m 64
64-bit Computing for the Masses Today’s the day Apple’s new G5 computers (nicknamed the "Cheese Grater") hit the stores. Continuing its corporate tradition of innovation, the G5 is the first desktop PC with a 64-bit processor. Why should you care? … Continue reading
Rabbit Kama Sutra
Sex surrogates for pets? This disturbing, funny, disgusting, dumbfounding piece of video delivers absolutely safe sex. from Lebonze
Civil War Steamship Gold Worth Millions
The Republic sailed from New York on Oct. 18, 1865, carrying 59 passengers and a cargo of gold. The storm hit off Georgia. For two days, the steamship battled hurricane winds and giant waves. Then the engine failed and the … Continue reading
US Fourth in World Terrorism Index
Don Van Natta Jr.,
Bookies in Exile
Serge Bloch illustration To a small group of men, Americans mostly, Costa Rica is alluring, enchanting and brimming with possibilities for adventure. The men are bookmakers taking bets and dispensing winnings over the Internet, and Costa Rica has exactly what … Continue reading
Winged Man to Fly Across English Channel
An extreme sports fanatic is planning to become the first man to fly unaided across the English Channel with the help of a winged suit. Felix Baumgartner’s audacious attempt will see him jump from a plane at 30,000ft, and then … Continue reading