Daily Archives: November 1, 2003
The Library of Babel
The universe (which others call the Library) is composed of an indefinite and perhaps infinite number of hexagonal galleries, with vast air shafts between, surrounded by very low railings. From any of the hexagons one can see, interminably, the upper … Continue reading
Gates Wants Google, Too
SAN FRANCISCO – Wall Street is not the only one wooing Google. Microsoft is as well. Google, the highflying Silicon Valley Web search company, recently began holding meetings with bankers in preparation for its highly anticipated initial public offering as … Continue reading
Left Brain, Right Brain
I’m not sure I am getting the full effect that "most people" see – when I look at the image for more than a few seconds I start getting flashbacks to 1973… This method of presenting stereo images uses animated … Continue reading
Seuss is Loose for Postage Use
A blow-up of the newly released 37-cent Dr. Seuss stamp is seen at its unveiling Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, in Springfield, Mass. by the U.S. Postal Service, honoring Dr. Seuss creator Theodor Geisel from Boston Channel 5
These are Lesser Men
Once again, politics dominated the agenda at the Thursday Night Bloggers meeting, although at least this week part of the discussion was about whether politics SHOULD dominate the agenda. Dave has proposed that the first of our suave new Salon … Continue reading