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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 

Off for Thanksgiving 
 The ITLnet staff will be spending time with their families tomorrow; so no blog for Thusday.

We hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Day.

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A Strongbadia Thanksgiving 
 Homestar Runner: New Strong Bad E-mail.
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College Football Bowl Schedule 
 Yahoo! Sports: Game Dates, Times, Network and Teams. The bowls are already filling their slots.
 posted by K | 11/26/2003 09:44:29 AM | # | ^

One Man Against Secrecy 
 Washington Post: Newsletter editor works to limit classified information.
 posted by K | 11/26/2003 09:23:12 AM | # | ^

Moblogging your christmas wishlist 
 The Blog Herald: Out shopping and see something you'd like for Christmas but the credit card is maxed? TextAmerica, the ever innovative moblogging site has launched a new service for moblogging Christmas wishlists: point your phone at your dream presents, TextAmerica lists it.
 posted by K | 11/26/2003 09:04:22 AM | # | ^

It's that time of year 
 Christmas Radio Network: is probably the most uniquely eclectic radio station you'll ever hear. Classical, Classic Rock, Jazz, Soul, Country, Pop, Gospel, Big Band, Contemporary Christian, Hymns, Folk Songs, Choirs, Carols... Stories, Poems, Sound clips from Christmas movies and TV shows, Fast Facts About Christmas, Santa Trivia, the Story of Christ's Birth.... and song requests via email from everywhere on the planet.
 posted by K | 11/26/2003 08:47:07 AM | # | ^

Infinte Wednesdays 
 For the day that doesn't seem to end, the best in sci/fi and science


Europa: Frozen Ocean In Motion
RedNova: Few places in our solar system can offer more intriguing conditions for primitive life than Jupiter's moon Europa.

Top 10 Sun Images
SPACE.com announced today the Top 10 images of the Sun taken by the SOHO spacecraft, based on votes cast by the public.

Science Data's On the Move
Wired: Scientists in a range of disciplines can now look forward to Science UltraNet, the high-speed network Oak Ridge National Laboratory's been awarded $4.5 million to build. It'll be capable of handling massive amounts of science data.

Ole Mars River
Discover: Meandering channels provide evidence for the Red Planet's watery past.

The Moon Does Spin
BadAstronomy.com: If you go out on several different nights and look at the Moon, you will always see the same features, at about the same position. It looks as if the Moon doesn't rotate! Ah, but it does.

Dr. Stephen Hawking Action Figure
Sci Fi Weekly: Now that the admired author of A Brief History of Time has guest-starred on The Simpsons, isn't he just a doll?

The Infinite Matrix
The Infinite Matrix: a webzine featuring new science fiction by major writers, reviews by respected critics, and essays by original thinkers. It is kind of monthly, kind of weekly, and kind of daily. Check back often.

SF Awards & More
AwardWeb: Collections of literary award information and photos. Includes a lists of Hugo and Nebula Award winners and nominees.



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Tuesday, November 25, 2003 

Microsoft retires NetMeeting 
 NeoWin.net: Microsoft is retiring its six-year-old NetMeeting online conferencing application and instead will push Office Live Meeting, formerly known as PlaceWare, for online meetings.
 posted by K | 11/25/2003 10:01:59 AM | # | ^

2004 Politics - Update 
 ITLnet Article: Just posted, and already updated. Added more candidate links. Added National party convention dates. More updates to come as we get more information in. A special thank you to the anonymous person who e-mailed me the Kirk Humphreys link. - K.
 posted by K | 11/25/2003 09:53:48 AM | # | ^

Senate Approves Sweeping Medicare Bill 
 Yahoo! News - Top Stories: AP - The Senate gave final congressional approval Tuesday to the most sweeping changes to Medicare since its creation in 1965, including a new prescription drug benefit for 40 million older and disabled Americans. The 54-44 vote sends the bill to President Bush, who is eager to sign it into law.
 posted by K | 11/25/2003 09:45:58 AM | # | ^

Congress: We Don't Want Any Spam! 
 Wired: The House passes antispam legislation that largely mirrors the 'Can Spam' legislation approved by the Senate last month. Lawmakers hope to have final approval before Thanksgiving.
 posted by K | 11/25/2003 09:15:38 AM | # | ^

Software puts world-class soul singers on tap 
 New Scientist: A program that can sing any song you choose in the voice of a soul diva is to go on sale - backing singers may not be pleased
 posted by K | 11/25/2003 09:08:12 AM | # | ^

Retailers Rev Up for the Holidays 
 Wired: Competition is fierce among electronics retailers vying for shoppers' dollars this holiday season. While some retailers expect a prosperous shopping season, others are embracing a more cautious outlook.
 posted by K | 11/25/2003 09:06:41 AM | # | ^

Tech Tuesday 
 Tech news, info and tips


Phones: To Port or Not to Port
Wired: Lots of people say they want to dump their cell-phone carriers. But few actually took advantage of Monday's rule change allowing them to switch providers and keep their old numbers. Most are waiting to see if the changeovers actually work.

SuSE updates desktop, corporate Linux
CNet News.com: SuSE Linux begins distributing a free version of its newest desktop operating system, and plans to update its high-end product Tuesday.

Digital Photography Tips
Tech TV: The Screen Savers: Tips for taking better digital photos.

Program points way to iTunes DRM hack
CNet News.com: The Norwegian programmer who created a widely used DVD-cracking tool turns his attention to Apple's copy protection for iTunes.

Cat's Clicks: Inside Outlook Express
Tech TV: Call For Help: Outlook Express is hot! It's free, easy to use, and more than likely already installed on your system. Plus, it's frequently updated with new features. The power of OE is so great that all of its functionality often goes unused unless you know the tricks of the trade. Today I'm going to show you how to make it totally kick butt.

FAVORITE: ungreek
(via Lockergnome: Windows Fanatics) http://ungreek.toolbot.com/: {Filler text} When I need to fill a page with content, but it ain't ready yet, I go to Lorem Ipsum and generate as many paragraphs as I need. Using filler text is also useful for when you want to see how a layout works without content distraction or you just plain don't got no content. I admit I was getting a little tired of looking at the same ol' lorem ipsum lines. For something different, I went to ungreek.



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Monday, November 24, 2003 

Cops Seize 756 Pounds of Smuggled Bologna 
 Yahoo! News - Oddly Enough: Border agents last week landed a meaty bust, seizing 756 pounds of bologna arranged into the shape of a car seat and covered with blankets in a man's pickup.
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More Star Wars Changes Due? 
 Sci Fi Wire: The Digital Bits Web site is reporting a rumor that George Lucas plans more changes to his original Star Wars trilogy of films.
 posted by K | 11/24/2003 04:06:48 PM | # | ^

Scientists Watch Eclipse in Antarctica 
 RedNova.com: Scientists in Antarctica bundled up Monday against sub-freezing temperatures to watch the first total solar eclipse recorded on the icy continent in a century.
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Cinnamon spice produces healthier blood 
 New Scientist: The accidental discovery, inspired by apple pie, reveals lower blood sugar, cholesterol and free radicals for diabetics and others
 posted by K | 11/24/2003 01:00:28 PM | # | ^

How Not to Get Fired Because of Your Blog 
 Blogger.com: a little friendly advice from all of us here at Blogger. We want you to keep your jobs, it's good for the economy.
 posted by K | 11/24/2003 12:54:22 PM | # | ^

The Circle Is Now Complete 
 MacSoft: Halo now on Mac.
 posted by K | 11/24/2003 12:51:17 PM | # | ^

2004 Politics 
VOTE!
Oklahoma will be having its presidential preferential primary election on
February 3rd, 2004.
ITLnet Article: Whether it’s for your local city council or for president of the United States, you have a say. In America we have one right that many take for granted. That is the right to vote.

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Local News Mondays 
 A look at the headlines from around the state




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Friday, November 21, 2003 

Top-rated toys for school-age kids 
 MSNBC: Check out the winners and get some tips for toys that are safe, fun and durable.
 posted by K | 11/21/2003 03:38:11 PM | # | ^

Family Guy Reunion in the Works 
 Yahoo! News: The pint-sized tot with plans of world domination could return to Fox as the network considers resurrecting its animated comedy Family Guy. Truth be told, strong DVD sales and not Stewie's heavily accented scheming are reportedly behind the move to reinstate the cartoon 18 months after it was yanked from the airwaves.
 posted by K | 11/21/2003 11:20:03 AM | # | ^

Senate may move on bill to ban Net-access tax 
 CNet News.com: A logjam on a stalled bill to permanently ban taxes on Internet access appears close to breaking, but the final shape of the bill is uncertain.
 posted by K | 11/21/2003 08:59:19 AM | # | ^

Update today on Edmond's chance of landing MLS franchise 
 NewsOK.com: Edmond will learn more about its chances to land a Major League Soccer franchise today when league officials make an announcement regarding the expansion process.
 posted by K | 11/21/2003 08:46:26 AM | # | ^

Mike Stoops to talk with Arizona again 
 NewsOK.com Sports: Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Mike Stoops will interview Sunday for a second time with members of Arizona’s search committee.
 posted by K | 11/21/2003 08:44:36 AM | # | ^

Family Fridays 
 Its time for family fun and information


Let's Talk Turkey
FoodTV.com: Try our menus, recipes, step by step instructions, and helpful hints for planning a Thanksgiving feast.

Butterball Holiday Guide
Butterball: From roasting the ideal turkey, to folding the perfect napkin, our Holiday Guide leaves no detail overlooked.

Print and Go Yoga
iVillage.com: Here's a fabulous 10-pose yoga routine that will help you find serenity wherever you are!

Cold and Flu Survivor's Guide
WebMD Health: Everything you need to know about getting through this winter in good health.

Seeing Lord of the Rings: How Illustration Works
HowStuffWorks.com: Years before the new "Lord of the Rings" movies, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt got to work showing us J.R.R. Tolkien's world. Their famous illustrations shaped how countless other artists envisioned Tolkien's Middle Earth and all its characters.

The Cat In The Hat
catinthehat.com: Offical movie site for the new Mike Myers movie. In Theaters November 21st.



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Thursday, November 20, 2003 

Group Says Atkins Diet May Be Dangerous 
 Yahoo! News - Health: A nutrition advocacy group warned on Thursday that the popular Atkins diet may cause heart disease and could have killed a teen-age dieter.
 posted by K | 11/20/2003 11:01:38 PM | # | ^

KFC Ending Ads Touting Healthfulness of Fried Chicken 
 AP Wire: Fried-chicken giant KFC said Wednesday it is ending an advertising campaign that touted its chicken as healthy and that had prompted a consumer group to complain to federal regulators.
 posted by K | 11/20/2003 10:51:20 PM | # | ^

Oklahoma Drops Charges Vs. Bernie Ebbers 
 Yahoo! News - Business: Reuters - Oklahoma has dropped criminal charges against former WorldCom Chief Executive Bernie Ebbers,a clerk for Judge James Paddleford said on Thursday.
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Nano-transistor self-assembles using biology 
 New Scientist: For the first time, a functional electronic device creates itself by harnessing the construction capabilities of DNA, proteins and antibodies
 posted by K | 11/20/2003 03:16:59 PM | # | ^

Stargate Atlantis 
 Sci Fi Wire: SCI FI Channel will spin off its hit Stargate SG-1 series into Stargate Atlantis, a weekly series set to premiere in the summer of 2004, the network announced.
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Fallout from 'The Day After' 
 Lawrence.com: Cast and crew of the TV movie remember how Lawrence coped with nuclear devastation.
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SBC to offer cheaper VoIP service 
 CNet News.com: The carrier is set to begin selling a less-expensive version of Internet telephone service that requires businesses to buy only a fraction of the necessary equipment.
 posted by K | 11/20/2003 08:43:13 AM | # | ^

Neowin Takes A Look At Next Gen Hotmail 
 NeoWin.net: Neowin has taken an exclusive look at the new Hotmail which is due to launch within the month.
 posted by K | 11/20/2003 08:42:12 AM | # | ^

President Bush Discusses Iraq Policy at Whitehall Palace in London 
 The White House: President Bush on Wednesday said, "Democracy will succeed in Iraq, because our will is firm, our word is good, and the Iraqi people will not surrender their freedom."
 posted by K | 11/20/2003 08:27:28 AM | # | ^

Travel Thursday 
 A link to other places


How the West Was Worn
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: A major traveling exhibition from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage that explores the origins and influences of western-style clothing and its impact on national and international perceptions of the American West.

Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale - Tahlequah
Cherokee Heritage Center: Features visual arts, textiles, pottery, basketry, jewelry and traditional arts. Entries are limited to registered members of the Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band, and Eastern Band of Cherokees.

Will Rogers World Airport
FlyOKC.com: As our terminal expansion progresses, expect frequent changes to the way you use the airport. Please check this site for all the latest info.

The Land of Enchantment
newmexico.org: Here you will find amazing beauty, ancient cultures, outdoor recreation, and warm hospitality. The landscape is rich with diversity from mountains to desert to lakes and forests. Request our FREE Vacation Guide to help you plan your trip.

Endangering our National Parks: An editorial
MSNBC Travel: White House policy threatens the environmental standards, fire safety, and very existence of our National Parks and the local economies they support.

Satchmo's house opens to the public
MSNBC Travel: THE QUEENS HOUSE where jazz great Louis Armstrong lived and died is opening to public tours next week, giving visitors a glimpse into the life and style of Armstrong and his wife, Lucille.



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Wednesday, November 19, 2003 

According to aromatherapy, what is the most relaxing scent? 
 Yahoo! Ask: We sniffed around the Aromatherapy category in the Yahoo! Directory and tried several fragrant searches. While we couldn't come up with one absolute answer, we did find some smells that may soothe your stressed or tired nose...
 posted by K | 11/19/2003 08:49:09 AM | # | ^

Can you haiku? 
 Yahoo! News - Entertainment: USATODAY.com - Throw us a line! USATODAY.com publishes a different reader-composed haiku each weekday. What's haiku? The ancient form of Japanese poetry is composed of three lines, with five syllables in the first, seven syllables in the second and five syllables in the third. To participate, think of a haiku about Fashion and e-mail your poem to books@usatoday.com. Don't forget to include your full name and city.
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'Spyware' steps out of the shadows 
 CNet News.com: A growing movement aims to stop or regulate software that surreptitiously monitors computer use.
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Infinite Wednesdays 
 For the day that doesn't seem to end, the best in sci/fi and science


Researchers identify rare 'Foreign Accent' syndrome
Science Blog: A University of Central Florida speech expert has diagnosed an extremely rare disorder in a Sarasota woman that caused her to speak with a British accent after she suffered a stroke. The case of Foreign Accent Syndrome -- a disorder linked to stroke-related or other internal brain injuries that leaves affected people with a foreign-sounding accent -- is one of fewer than 20 reported worldwide since 1919, according to Jack Ryalls, professor of communicative disorders at UCF.

Shuttle 'on track' for 2004 lift-off
New Scientist: New safety systems, such external inspection cameras, are progressing well, but damage of the sort that destroyed Columbia remains a problem.

Moon Seen as Astronomical Outpost
Space.com: The barren Moon could become an astronomer's paradise, an ideal spot for telescopes and other devices to scope out the heavens as never before.

NASA Installs New Super Computer
RedNova: NASA's high-performance computing capabilities have taken a giant step forward with the installation of the world's first 512-processor SGI® Altix? single-system image (SSI) supercomputer at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.

Lifetime Picks Up 'Coven'
SciFi Wire: Lifetime is in final talks to pick up The Coven, a TV pilot centered on a group of witches, from executive producers Charlie Craig and Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'EverQuest' Pack Ships
SciFi Wire: Sony Online Entertainment announced that it has shipped EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers, an expansion pack for the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game, for the PlayStation 2.

Space Ghost Desk and Chair
Cartoon Network Store: For the fanboy on your gift list who has everything, Cartoon Network is selling a fully equipped replica of the desk and chair from its animated spoof talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast. The price? A spooky $39,995.
(New Space Ghost Coast to Coast on Sunday November 23rd.)



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Tuesday, November 18, 2003 

Master Street Painter 
 Gallery of Work: Here is a sample of street painting's created by master street painter, Kurt Wenner.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 04:12:24 PM | # | ^

The end is near for pop-up ads 
 CNN Money: Hate pop-up ads? Good news: They may be gone soon. Here's what it means for Internet advertising.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 12:04:38 PM | # | ^

Where The New Jobs Are 
 Time Magazine: Jobs are coming back, but not where you might expect. A look at the new rules for finding one.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 11:18:36 AM | # | ^

World's Smallest Political Quiz 
 The World's Smallest Political Quiz stands ready to help you determine your political identity. Quick and relatively painless.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 10:59:28 AM | # | ^

Bush honors National American Indian Heritage Month 
 NativeTimes.com: President Bush praises the accomplishments of Native Americans and encourages Americans to learn more about their culture in a proclamation honoring National American Indian Heritage Month.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 09:40:17 AM | # | ^

Oklahoma's growing deer population is costing motorists 
 KOTV 6 (Tulsa): The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office issued a warning over the weekend about deer on the highway, and the damage they can cause to your vehicle.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 09:33:00 AM | # | ^

Omniplex Gains Smithsonian Tie 
 ChannelOklahoma.com: Oklahoma City's Omniplex has been named an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 09:31:20 AM | # | ^

Smoke still a drag 
 NewsOK.com: While the percentage of Oklahoma smokers has dropped in the last 12 years, tobacco still causes more than 6,000 premature deaths a year, putting the state among the bottom 10 in America's public health rankings.
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England fans hijack World Cup poll 
 Yahoo! News - Oddly Enough: Reuters - Organisers of an Australian website World Cup poll were left scratching their heads this week after tens of thousands of English fans hijacked the result.
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Who chooses the National Christmas Tree? 
 Yahoo! Ask: No one, actually. Since 1978, the same living Colorado blue spruce has been used as the National Christmas Tree. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Myers of York, Pennsylvania, the 30-foot tree was planted in the Ellipse in October of that year and is tended by National Park Service horticulturalists and decorated every year during the National Tree Lighting Ceremony...
 posted by K | 11/18/2003 08:38:25 AM | # | ^

Tech Tuesday 
 Tech news, info and tips


Mac OS X How Tos
About.com: A list of "How To" articles for OS X.

Make Your Own VCDs and DVDs
TechTV: The Screen Savers: Make your home videos last longer by burning them to CD or DVD.

Plasma vs. LCD TVs
Tech TV: Call for Help: Expert advice on which flat-panel deserves your attention and cash.

Hackers Crack Latest Windows Flaw
PC World: Attack code is circulating, but it's not enough for a full-blown worm--yet.

Be sure to keep all of your Windows Updates up to date.

Why does IE only save in BMP format?
ComputerProblems.com: Q: When I right-click on a picture on the Internet and choose the "Save Picture" option, it only lets me save the picture as a bitmap. This happens with all types of pictures, even if the picture on the website is a JPG. Do you know why this is? (Read the Answer)

MSN Newsbot service beta
NeoWin: MSN launched a beta version of its MSN Newsbot service on Monday. The first beta provides users in the U.K., Spain, Italy and France with an automatically compiled news page in a choice of languages.

Apple Rolls Out New Macs Ahead of Holiday Season
Yahoo! News: Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O) on Tuesday unveiled an iMac computer with a 20-inch flat-panel screen and introduced a new model of its Power Mac G5 desktop computer with dual microprocessors as the iconic computer maker gears up for the holiday selling season.

Vendors Tout Enterprise At Comdex
Yahoo! News: TechWeb - Comdex 2003 returned its focus to the IT professional and exhibiting vendors followed their lead with lots of new enterprise product introductions.

Music Labels Tap Downloading Networks
Yahoo! News: The recording industry, it seems, doesn't hate absolutely everything about illicit music downloading. Despite their legal blitzkrieg to stop online song-swapping, many music labels are benefiting from — and paying for — intelligence on the latest trends in Internet trading.


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Monday, November 17, 2003 

Atkins Diet Moments 
 Adam @ Home: Atkins Diet Moments.
Its another buzy day in the small dark north facing windowless office in the back.
More Posts Tuesday.
PS: Rush is back today!
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Local News Monday 
 A look at the headlines from around the state




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Saturday, November 15, 2003 

Top 10 video games of 2003 
 Time magazine lists their top 10 video games of 2003.
 posted by K | 11/15/2003 09:01:15 PM | # | ^

U.S. to End Iraq Administration by June 
 Yahoo! News: BAGHDAD, Iraq - American administrators will hand over sovereignty to a new transitional government by June, the Iraqi Governing Council said Saturday, announcing an accelerated U.S. plan for ending the occupation of Iraq (news - web sites).
 posted by K | 11/15/2003 10:49:09 AM | # | ^

Friday, November 14, 2003 

Doctor Who 
 Scream of the Shalka: He's back...But will he save the Earth? New problems for a new Doctor. A brand new flash animated Doctor Who series.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 09:36:04 PM | # | ^

The Polar Express 
 Apple Trailers: (See a preview trailer) Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraor-dinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 04:27:09 PM | # | ^

New virus disguised as PayPal e-mail 
 CNet News.com: A computer virus that camouflages itself as a message from PayPal has started spreading among home users, antivirus companies say.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 02:56:11 PM | # | ^

ITLNet Blog RSS 
 RSS 2.0Okay I gave up on external sites to build an XML/RSS feed for ITLnet Blog and built my own. For those of you who use RSS to read your news, I now have a feed for the ITLnet Blog. If you do not know what XML/RSS is, then read this article from the ITLnet Help Desk.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 01:45:43 PM | # | ^

'Iron Man' Still Scripting? 
 Sci Fi Wire: IGN FilmForce reported a rumor that the proposed movie version of Marvel Comics' Iron Man series is still in its scripting stages, with Smallville creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough working on a second draft.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 11:57:05 AM | # | ^

Kill SMS Spam Where It Starts 
 Wired: Regulators and mobile-phone carriers scramble to prevent unwanted text messages from becoming as overwhelming as junk e-mail. Several countries enact new limits and providers make it easier to report abusers.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 08:45:19 AM | # | ^

c|net have bought mp3.com? 
 NeoWin.net: c|net announced today that it has acquired certain assets of MP3.com, Inc. Please be advised that on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 12:00 PM PST the MP3.com website will no longer be accessible in its current form.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 08:43:35 AM | # | ^

Spammers now clogging blogs, cell phones 
 USA Today: Spam has never been limited to e-mail. But now, commercial pitches are increasingly popping up in online chats, instant messages, cell phones with text messaging and even Web log comments.

On one of the blogs I help run, I actually found blog comment SPAM. I really don't know what they are thinking. I doubt I will ever do business with someone who SPAMs you in a comment space.
posted by K | 11/14/2003 08:40:55 AM | # | ^

Perfect Solar Storm Brewing? 
 kuro5hin.org: What's up with the Sun? Scientists are usually fairly reliable with predicting solar activity. We're supposed to be in the second waning period of an 11-year solar cycle. Instead of decreasing, though, the activity on the gaseous giant around a million times the size of planet Earth is increasing.
 posted by K | 11/14/2003 08:35:26 AM | # | ^

Family Fridays 
 Its time for family fun and information


Family Fun Thanksgiving
Family Fun: Gobblin' good Thanksgiving crafts, recipes, games and ideas for creating the perfect Thanksgiving celebration.

Find A Flu Shot
American Lung Association: Find A Flu Shot. Search by zip code, area code or state for a location near you offering flu shots.

Ready, Set, Grow!
Boys Life: You Can Do It: Make your own greenhouse from an empty soft-drink bottle.

Help Keep Kids Safe from Dangerous Toys!
Redbook: Do your part to protect America's children from unsafe toys and other products.

40 Feline Behavior Essentials
iVillage: Pam Johnson-Bennett the award-winning author of several books on cat behavior, including Think Like a Cat and Twisted Whiskers, and is considered one of this country's leading experts on cat behavior.

Fun Food
Funology: Shrek's Baked Weed Rat Meatloaf.



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Thursday, November 13, 2003 

Mapping the Far Side of the Sun 
 Spaceweather.com: The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory's Michelson-Doppler Imager (MDI) can monitor sunspots on the far side of the Sun using a technique called "helioseismic holography."
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 10:34:01 PM | # | ^

Masterpieces of 20th-Century Chinese Painting 
 Civilization.ca: This unprecedented exhibition features masterpieces of 20th-century Chinese painting. The selected works, the majority of which are from China, were created between the turn of the century and the present day.
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 03:50:54 PM | # | ^

ITLnet Blog RSS Feed 
 I've been looking for a way to generate an RSS feed of the ITLnet Blog. Well I found one way to do it. Its using Feedster.com's RSS generator. Lets see how this works out, until I can find a better way to do it. You can subscribe to this feed here:


Update: You may have to wait a little bit before the feed takes effect. Right now its blank. It should look like this or even this. If it doesn't update in 24 hours I'll pull it down - K.
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 03:21:20 PM | # | ^

Intuit rewrites QuickBooks for small business 
 CNet News.com: The company keeps companies with less than 250 employees in mind for updates to its QuickBooks accounting software and to its QuickBase Web-based information management package.
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 12:51:10 PM | # | ^

Missing kids e-mail may have a catch 
 MSNBC reports that AmberAlertsOnline.com, a site that claims to offer instant email alerts when a child is kidnapped, is actually run by an email marketing company. The site's privacy policy even states that they may sell your information to "email marketers." But who reads privacy policies? I hope you do. (via Leoville)
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 12:47:51 PM | # | ^

Windows Update 
 Windows Update: It's that time of the month. Microsoft has five patches, three of them critical in this month's Windows Update. Get yours today.
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 08:30:13 AM | # | ^

OK HS Football Playoff Headquarters 
 Coaches Aid: 2003 Playoffs - Check here for all the scores, news, pics and stories from CoachesAid.com concerning the high school football playoffs.
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 08:26:10 AM | # | ^

5.1 channel surround sound car stereo system 
 Gizmodo: To go with that brand new DVD-Audio car stereo that you are surely having installed at this very moment, Fujitsu is coming out with a 5.1-channel surround sound car amplifier and subwoofer.
 posted by K | 11/13/2003 08:24:47 AM | # | ^

Travel Thursdays 
 Your link to other places


Oklahoma Road Conditions
OK-DPS: With icy weather just around the corner, its good to be prepared. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has provided a web site with current road conditions.

Fall Foliage
TravelOK.com: Nowhere will you experience the full array of autumn’s vibrant panorama like Oklahoma. Each fall Oklahoma unfolds into resplendent rainbows of brilliant displays. Whether admiring the spectacular foliage from the comfort of your car, by canoe, mountain bike, horseback or on foot, Oklahoma’s landscape awaits. Haunting mesas, ancient granite bluffs, rolling prairies, vast hardwood forests and mountainous timberland regale you with the full spectrum of nature’s majestic beauty.

Visit Kansas
accessKansas: With its rich history, scenic landscape, exciting attractions and friendly Midwest hospitality, Kansas has it all. You can plan a trip to the Santa Fe Trail, the Winfield Bluegrass Festival, or buy your fishing license online.

Snow thrills for kids
CNN.com: Resorts across the West are trying to put an end to a vacationing parent's No. 1 nightmare: bored children.

Greenwood's Map of London 1827
Greenwood's Map of London: London is a truly cosmopolitan city, rich with history, culture, and tradition. But to truly understand London today, you must understand its early geography. This fascinating web site, hosted by Bath Spa University College, shows an interactive map created from a survey carried out from 1825-1827. The map, scaled at eight inches to the mile, zeroes in on central London and its immediate surroundings, allowing you to focus on points of interest in great detail. For a quick taste of London circa 1825, start your journey at Hyde Park, move east to Green Park and Leicester Square, and then south to the Playground for Westminster Scholars. After a walk through 19th-century London, you'll not only have a greater appreciation for old-school city planning, but also for the surveyors who plotted this incredibly detailed map.(via Yahoo! Picks Travel)


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Wednesday, November 12, 2003 

ITLnet PPC 
 ITLnet Article: With improved wireless access, the web is getting more mobile as the days pass. ITLnet now has its own mobile formatted page, ITLnet PPC.
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 04:30:08 PM | # | ^

Rush Limbaugh to return Monday, Nov 17th. 
 RushLimbaugh.com: DAVID LIMBAUGH: "Okay. Well, I've got a real exciting announcement that I think we've all been waiting to hear since October 10th when Rush told us all, the public and the EIB audience about his problem and his determination to do something about it - and I want to tell you that everything continues to be on schedule and is going as planned. I'm happy to tell you, in fact, that Rush has successfully completed the first phase of his treatment, and he's going to be back at work and once again be behind the EIB Golden Microphone starting this Monday, November 17th."
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 12:44:43 PM | # | ^

Lieberman Sings to Supporters 
 The Washington Post: In a recording obtained by The Washington Post, Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.) sings yesterday to supporters in Concord, N.H., about his plans to campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in a place where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. Oklahoma holds its primary Feb. 3, a week after New Hampshire.
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 09:24:49 AM | # | ^

FCC Upholds Right to Switch Phone Numbers 
 Reuters: U.S. consumers will soon be able to switch their home telephone number to their wireless phone and vice-versa, U.S. regulators said on Monday, rejecting a request for a delay by some local telephone carriers like SBC Communications Inc. The Federal Communications Commission has ordered carriers to offer consumers by Nov. 24 the option to switch providers without giving up their telephone numbers, regardless of whether they move between wireless carriers or a wireless and land line provider.
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 08:34:54 AM | # | ^

Winston Churchill Papers Finally Indexed 
 Churchill Papers: This site contains information about the Churchill Papers, the life of Sir Winston Churchill, and the Internet version of the electronic catalogue of the Churchill Papers.(via ResearchBuzz)
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 08:31:56 AM | # | ^

Post Office Gets Pressured to Pry 
 Wired: Still wary of the anthrax attacks through the mail, Washington bureaucrats push the Postal Service to trace every piece of mail. Citing privacy concerns, the post office is resisting. But for how long?
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 08:29:03 AM | # | ^

Do-Not-Call Called to Court 
 Wired: The government pleads its case for a national do-not-call list, telling an appeals court that the privacy of Americans is paramount. Telemarketers argue that the list violates their right to talk ... and talk ... and talk.
 posted by K | 11/12/2003 08:27:40 AM | # | ^

Infinite Wednesdays 
 For the day that doesn't seem to end, the best in sci/fi and science


The Hubble Space Telescope and beyond
kuro5hin.org: The Hubble Space Telescope can be considered one of the most important science instruments created so far. Its service record is beyond impressive, but as it approaches its 14th anniversary of service it is becoming clear that new instruments are needed to complement or replace the now aging Hubble. Instruments that will include all technological advancements in optics and electronics that we have developed since the Hubble launch in 1990. Hubble will serve for at least 10 more years, but there is already the project underway that is aimed to create a new instrument that will help the scientists to observe in even more detail: The James Webb Space Telescope.

Kasparov 'forced' to draw with X3D Fritz
New Scientist: The world's number one chess player concedes a draw with a computer program despite a promising start.

ThunderSnow
Yahoo! News: Sometimes in the middle of a Midwestern snowstorm, thunder growls and lightning sends dull flashes among the clouds. A University of Missouri researcher has received a $460,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to find out when and why.

Walker Fought For Timeline
SciFi Wire: Paul Walker, who stars in the upcoming film version of Michael Crichton's time-travel novel Timeline, told SCI FI Wire that he helped choreograph his fight scenes in the movie.

Shrek 2
Shrek2.com: A new teaser trailer has gone live for Shrek 2, the upcoming sequel to the hit computer-animated film, which opens May 21, 2004.

Day After Tomorrow
thedayaftertomorrow.com: Fox has posted a new Web site and teaser trailer for its upcoming SF disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. From Independence Day director Roland Emmerich, Day stars Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sela Ward and Emmy Rossum and opens May 28, 2004.



 posted by K | 11/12/2003 08:20:57 AM | # | ^

Tuesday, November 11, 2003 

Logjam In The Senate Over Web Taxes 
 InternetWeek.com: The ban on Internet taxes is being blocked in the US Senate. The states are claiming a ban will cost them billions in lost taxes and several former governors who are now senators are holding the bill up.
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 02:34:35 PM | # | ^

SCI FI Wire Adds RSS Feed 
 SCIFI Wire has added an RSS feed for readers who want another way to access the news and interviews on the site. An RSS newsreader will let you read all your favorite online journals or Weblogs (aka blogs) in one place, instead of having to go to each one individually. If you have an RSS newsreader, you can add SCI FI Wire to it by subscribing here.
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 02:19:47 PM | # | ^

WB Raises Dark Shadows 
 SciFi Wire: The WB has ordered a pilot for a new incarnation of the classic ABC vampire soap opera Dark Shadows.
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 02:17:11 PM | # | ^

Hometown rich with memories of Mantle 
 NewsOK.com: COMMERCE - Scoops of dirt at 319 S Quincy St. are coveted by out-of-towners for a price. So were bricks that once stood in the old Commerce High School entryway. They sold for $40 a pop. Such is the sentimental pull of the baseball immortal, Mickey Charles Mantle.
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 08:43:53 AM | # | ^

StateDemocracy.com 
 StateDemocracy.com: The mission of Statedemocracy is to deliver democracy to your desktop using an easy one-stop portal to present what's going on in Congress and your State legislature, so you can convey your informed opinion as a constituent, and thereby ensure that democratic representation works.
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 08:27:16 AM | # | ^

Word of the Day 
 Dictionary.com: solicitous
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 08:22:16 AM | # | ^

2003 Fast Pitch softball All-State teams 
 Coaches Aid: All-State - Listing of the 2003 Fast-Pitch softball All-State teams. Large, Middle and Small school teams were selected with a total of 139 honorees.
 posted by K | 11/11/2003 08:19:08 AM | # | ^

Tech Tuesday 
 Tech news, info and tips


Bob Cerelli's Windows Page - Windows XP Tips
Windows XP Tips: Bob Cerelli started his Web site for users before the release of Windows 95 and has tips for every version, including more than 70 tips for Windows XP users.

Internet Explorer to stomp pop-ups
NeoWin: Microsoft plans to add pop-up blocking features to Internet Explorer next year as part of its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP, a move that would go far toward stamping out the Web advertisements.

Yet Another Rendition of Linux
Wired: Open-source pioneer Bruce Perens announces a new effort to make a free Linux version to rival the retreating Red Hat.

Sony's User-Friendly Copy Block
Wired: Sony's new CD technology would prevent copying songs to file-sharing sites -- the music industry's worst nightmare -- while still letting customers make copies for their own use.

Sarah's Download of the Day: MobyDock
Tech TV: The Screen Savers: I'm not a huge fan of Windows defaults, so I do a lot of tweaks that involve changing my desktop and taskbar. If you're the same way, my next free download, MobyDock, will knock your socks off.

Music Industry Introduces Global Webcast License:
Yahoo! News: The music industry announced on Tuesday a "one-stop" international license for online radio broadcasters, hoping the removal of red tape will encourage the rise of legitimate Web music services.



posted by K | 11/11/2003 08:17:58 AM | # | ^

Monday, November 10, 2003 

NationMaster.com 
 nationmaster.com: a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs with ease on all kinds of statistics. What's more, you can select exactly which countries you want to include.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 12:50:32 PM | # | ^

NationMaster.com 
 nationmaster.com: a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs with ease on all kinds of statistics. What's more, you can select exactly which countries you want to include.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 12:50:32 PM | # | ^

Is It On? Building Silent PCs 
 Wired: The demand for quiet computers is growing, especially as people use them to play music or stream video. Several companies build them from scratch or modify boxes from the big computer makers, and it doesn't cost much to lower the decibels.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 12:44:30 PM | # | ^

2003 Football Playoffs: First Round Games 
 Coaches Aid: A listing of first round playoff games for classes 6A-thru-C. All games are to be played on Friday, November 14th unless otherwise noted.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 09:15:56 AM | # | ^

E-mail scammers find Internet fertile ground to pursue fraud 
 NewsOK.com: You've won the lottery. You've won a trip to Disney World. Someone needs your help to cash a large foreign check. What sound like great deals cost Americans millions of dollars every year. Many people open their e-mail accounts only to be bombarded with messages -- spam -- that often have hidden intentions.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 09:07:12 AM | # | ^

Run up score? No, says Stoops 
 NewsOK.com: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops took issue Sunday with suggestions by media members on two national television programs that the Sooners ran up the score in a 77-0 win over Texas A&M.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 08:59:20 AM | # | ^

Home Safety Reminder 
 Have you checked your Smoke Alarm and CO Detector today? You should replace your Smoke Alarm's and Carbon-Monoxide (CO) detector's batteries at least once a year and test them often.
 posted by K | 11/10/2003 08:58:16 AM | # | ^

Local News Monday 
 A look at the headlines from around the state




 posted by K | 11/10/2003 08:55:25 AM | # | ^

Saturday, November 08, 2003 

Nancy's Expedition Diary 
 Journey Into Amazing Caves tells the story of Nancy Aulenbach and Dr. Hazel Barton, who share a love for caves and cave exploration. Join these two accomplished cavers as they explore unusual caves, like ice caves in Greenland and underwater caves in the jungles of Mexico, looking for important clues about the Earth's past and microorganisms that inhabit its most extreme environments. (more 4 kids @ www.nancy4caves.net)
 posted by K | 11/8/2003 05:53:49 PM | # | ^

Friday, November 07, 2003 

Glenn Beck in Oklahoma 
 Nationally syndicated talk show host, Glenn Beck, will be in Tulsa for a book signing for his new book, The Real America, Saturday, November 15th (2:00 PM) at Wal-Mart, 8739 S. Memorial Drive.

Glenn Beck can be heard on KTOK 1000 AM Oklahoma City and KFAQ 1170 AM Tulsa, 8AM - 11AM
weekdays.

If you can't tune in locally to KTOK or KFAQ, try listening to him online. I've had good results listening to WGST out of Atlanta GA.
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 04:54:18 PM | # | ^

WMP9 4 OSX 
 Microsoft: Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X is now available for free download.
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 04:37:50 PM | # | ^

Generosity Index 2003 
 The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Oklahoma ranks 4th in all the States for giving.
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 12:57:51 PM | # | ^

Sorry, Your Card Is No Good Here 
 Wired: A new system to allow users to place their own personalized restrictions on credit cards may be the death knell of rampant spending sprees on cards borrowed from the company or the parents.
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 09:06:10 AM | # | ^

FTC Slams Pop-Up Ad Firm 
 Wired: The FTC sues a California company for selling software to block the same kinds of pop-ads that it sends by exploiting Windows' 'Messenger' feature. Regulators say the company has taken Net advertising 'beyond annoyance to a new level.'
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 09:05:43 AM | # | ^

The Charles Cushman Photo Collection
American Life 1938-1969 
 Indiana University: The Indiana University Archives and the Digital Library Program are now offering a site for the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection, which features 14,500 color images of life in America between 1938 and 1969.
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 09:01:07 AM | # | ^

New Google Tool: Google Deskbar 
 Google Deskbar: Google Deskbar enables you to search with Google from any application without lifting your fingers from the keyboard. Installs easily in your Windows taskbar.
 posted by K | 11/7/2003 08:22:57 AM | # | ^

Family Fridays 
 Today we look at news, information, and fun for the family.

Camera, stranger roam halls
NewsOK.com: Three school districts are evaluating security after a stranger entered unlocked doors at five buildings and roamed the hallways undetected by teachers and security personnel. (a hidden camera investigation by KWTV NEWS 9)

Turkey Crafts & Treats
FamilyFun.com: In honor of the plump patron of Thanksgiving, we offer our best turkey crafts and turkey recipes.

Buddy the Shark
Discovery Kids: Kenny's No Ordinary Shark. With a human family to keep his chum pail full who wants to go back to the ocean? Meet Kenny and his family.

Plan Your Family Reunion: Ideas Here
Gatherings.info: Gatherings.info is your family gathering and reunion planning source. Find recipes, location information, photography ideas, invitation ideas and more - free at Gatherings.info.

Free 3-D Papercraft Projects
Canon: Download, print, cut the pieces out and build! Nearly everyone has made paper airplanes or tried origami when they were children. Take these memories further when you download dozens of 3D-Papercraft projects for free.



 posted by K | 11/7/2003 08:20:05 AM | # | ^

Thursday, November 06, 2003 

85,000 GIs Told They're Heading to Iraq 
 Yahoo! News: About 85,000 U.S. troops have been alerted they will soon be sent to Iraq to relieve forces who have been there for up to a year, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Thursday.
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 02:27:40 PM | # | ^

New Nickel 
 Yahoo! News: After 65 years, the nickel is getting a change. In fact, the U.S. Mint announced Thursday that the back of the 5-cent piece will feature two new looks in 2004, one to come out in the spring, the other in the fall. The new nickels will commemorate the bicentennial of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark expedition.
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 02:18:06 PM | # | ^

Doom3 
 Doom3: Just to get it in to your bookmarks, the Doom3 web site is almost up. Doom3 is the latest game to be developed by Id software, the makers of the Doom and Quake franchises. Doom3 is expected to be released in 2004. (also visit Planet Doom for more news)
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 01:22:02 PM | # | ^

Lunar eclipse to turn moon red 
 CNN: Stargazers across North and South America, Europe and Africa will watch the full moon dim into a dark, ruddy orb over the weekend as the moon drifts through Earth's shadow in the latest celestial event this year to pull eyes skyward.
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 01:07:54 PM | # | ^

Senate Debate Due on Hotly Contested Internet Tax Bill 
 NY Times: A long-delayed federal Internet tax bill that would turn a temporary moratorium on taxes on Internet access into a permanent ban is scheduled for debate today on the floor of the Senate.
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 09:29:04 AM | # | ^

Windows 'Feature' Draws FTC Fire 
 Wired: Citing spammers' widespread exploitation of the operating system's Messenger Service, the Federal Trade Commission preps to 'address consumer concerns' about the little-used tool and the pop-up ads it delivers.
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 08:54:47 AM | # | ^

Digital TV flags 'will not stop piracy 
 New Scientist: The newly-adopted copyright protection measure will not have the desired effect, say computer experts, and may even prevent legitimate uses.
 posted by K | 11/6/2003 08:53:32 AM | # | ^

Travel Thursdays 
 Today we have links to other places


Wine Fest Set
Downtown Shawnee: The first Oklahoma Arts and Wine Festival will be Saturday, November 8, 2003 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The festival will include wine tasting of vintages from Oklahoma wineries, live music, vendors, food and upscale art. The downtown Shawnee, Oklahoma festival will fill the first block of Main Street west of Broadway, and the lower floor of the Perry-McGee building, and will feature an evening concert inside the Ritz Theater. Those sampling wine must be 21 or older. Tasting bracelets are $10 each and include a commemorative wine glass for the first 1,600 people.

Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show
Beversbend.com: November 7-9, 2003. Festival Hours Friday & Saturday 8 am - 5 pm, Sunday 9 am - 4 pm. Turn of the Century craft demonstrations, folk music, petting zoo and beautiful fall foliage. Beavers Bend is one of the most popular parks in the region; it is located in southeastern Oklahoma off US-259. The park's main entrance is seven miles north of Broken Bow on US-259A.

TravelTex.com, the Official Site of Texas Tourism
TravelTex: TravelTex has made it easy to explore all 267,000 square miles of the Lone Star State. Take a Road Trip through Texas with our interactive Driving Tours, find an event going on right now, or discover the variety of activities offered in each of the seven Texas regions. And don't forget to visit our Trip Savers coupons, so you can save a few bucks along the way. It's all at your fingertips, and all at TravelTex.com!

Airfare war for the holidays
MSNBC: All of the major airlines are now cutting rates for Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Years travel, meaning potentially big savings for flyers in the upcoming weeks.

Amazing airfare to Albuquerque
MSNBC - BudgetTravel: Roundtrip air to New Mexico now costs just $58 to $198 from a number of gateways! Add double rooms at just $59 and cars rent for under $25 a day and you have a complete budget trip.
Of course in Oklahoma, we could just drive to New Mexico. It would cost me about 2 tanks of gas in the jeep. -K :-)


 posted by K | 11/6/2003 08:41:33 AM | # | ^

Wednesday, November 05, 2003 

ITLNet Xmas Theme 
 ITLnet Theme: I know its way to early, but we have the Christmas theme all done. Just click on the link to get into the spirit.
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 03:56:55 PM | # | ^

MusicMatch, iPod & iTunes 
 The Register: MusicMatch issues official support curse for iPod users.
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 02:38:03 PM | # | ^

MSBlog? 
 The Blog Herald: E-week reports that Lili Chang from Microsoft demonstrated during the week a research project called Wallop that includes Web logging capabilities, document and image sharing, and other interactive features. Whilst it is predictable that Microsoft will eventually get into blogging...
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 11:07:42 AM | # | ^

FCC Moves to Stifle TV Piracy 
 Wired: The Federal Communications Commission passes a controversial mandate to 'flag' digital TV shows with special code to prevent consumers from sharing the programs over the Internet. Critics say the move will suppress innovation.
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 11:03:44 AM | # | ^

Microsoft to offer bounty on hackers 
 CNET News.com: Microsoft will announce on Wednesday that it will offer two $250,000 bounties for information that leads to the arrest of the people who released the MSBlast worm and the SoBig virus.
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 09:05:10 AM | # | ^

It's All But Set: OU and USC and Julia Roberts and Oatmeal 
 Dean Blevins: Note to BCS critics. It’s all going to work out again this season with the two best teams meeting January 4, 2004 in the national championship game. Barring key injuries or major upsets, OU will play USC in New Orleans. What a game! Talk about a shiny mirror. One coach says things like, “this is what this program could stand for...
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 08:36:50 AM | # | ^

Arena football returning to OKC 
 AF2.com: Coaching legend Barry Switzer is among a group of operators led by Jeff Lund and Horn Chen that will run an af2 team in Oklahoma City it was announced Tuesday at a press conference at the Ford Center, where the team will play all home games beginning in 2004. (more @ NewsOK.com)
 posted by K | 11/5/2003 08:29:12 AM | # | ^

Infinite Wednesdays 
 For the day that doesn't seem to end, the best in sci/fi and science


Voyager says goodbye
New Scientist: The most distant man-made object has finally reached a boundary where the Sun's influence starts to wane.

Lunar Eclipse
Science@NASA: On Saturday, Nov. 8th, the full moon will glide through our planet's shadow and turn a delightful shade of sunset-red.

Historic Solar Flare
SpaceWeather.com: Giant sunspot 486 unleashed another intense solar flare on Nov. 4th (1950 UT), and this one could be historic. The blast saturated X-ray sensors onboard GOES satellites. The last time this happened, in April 2001, the flare that saturated the sensors was classified as an X20--the biggest ever recorded at the time. Yesterday's flare appears to have been even stronger.

Climate Data Re-examined
Slashdot: An anonymous reader writes "An important paper that re-examines historical climate data was published on 28 October in the respected journal Energy & Environment. (The paper is also available here.) According to an article in Canada's National Post, the paper shows that a "pillar of the Kyoto Accord is based on false calculations, incorrect data and an overtly biased selection of climate records." (USA Today also has a story.) This paper will undoubtedly be controversial and should stir a vigourous data review."

Milky Way's nearest neighbour revealed
New Scientist: The nearest galaxy to our own Milky Way has been revealed. It is so close that the Milky Way is gradually consuming it by pulling in its stars. But it will be few billion years before it is entirely swallowed up.

Howard Helming Da Vinci
SciFi Wire: Oscar-winning director Ron Howard told SCI FI Wire that he will helm a film adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling thriller novel The Da Vinci Code.

Hellboy
Hellboy: Sony has updated the official Web site for Hellboy, its upcoming movie adaptation of Mike Mignola's cult comic series, which is currently in post-production.

The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect: A new Web site has gone up for The Butterfly Effect, the upcoming supernatural thriller film starring Ashton Kutcher, which opens in January 2004.



 posted by K | 11/5/2003 08:00:50 AM | # | ^

Tuesday, November 04, 2003 

Wired Blogs 
 blog.wired.com: Wired News and Wired Magazine Blogs are new features that allow our writers and readers to post their thoughts on recent developments and ideas in their corner of the Web. As a new site feature, these blogs will grow and develop into living, breathing areas for the exchange of links, thoughts, and information.
 posted by K | 11/4/2003 12:56:27 PM | # | ^

8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter 
 ABC: "Goodbye" 7pm After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents — who are separated — put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest star as Cate's parents, on a special one-hour episode of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.
 posted by K | 11/4/2003 09:40:56 AM | # | ^

Workplace Safety 
 Inc.com: Safety is a top priority in the workplace, and federal and state OSHA regulations are changing all of the time. Use this checklist to improve the safety conditions in your workplace and to ensure compliance with regulations.
 posted by K | 11/4/2003 09:25:36 AM | # | ^

Memorial funding package OK'd 
 NewsOK.com: Federal lawmakers Monday approved $1.6 million in funding to aid the financially struggling Oklahoma City National Memorial.
 posted by K | 11/4/2003 09:13:48 AM | # | ^

Tech Tuesday 
 Today we will be looking at Tech news, information & tips.

Windows XP Keyboard Shortcuts
ITLnet Article: Windows XP keyboard shortcuts can save time and make life easier.

Red Hat Linux to be no more
Ars Technica: In a story which first surfaced on Slashdot, Red Hat has announced that they have decided to drop the Red Hat Linux line, with no future releases planned. They also stated that they will be ending maintenance for Red Hat Linux 7.x and 8.0 by year end, as well as for Red Hat 9.0 by May 2004.

Novell to aquire SuSE
Novell | SuSE: Novell Announces Agreement to Acquire Leading Enterprise Linux Technology Company SUSE LINUX.

XBox to Switch to PowerPC
Wired: The chip that powers the Macintosh will soon be in Microsoft's gaming console. That's good news for IBM and a bad sign for Intel.

Panther Problems
eweek.com: Apple's Panther problems are traced to external Firewire 800 drives with Oxford bridge chips. Apple says eject the drive before installing or using Panther.

SPAM Virus
PCWorld: Mimail.C is on the loose and spreading fast. Subject line: Our private photos. The virus is in an attached .zip file. Now who could resist that? Open the zip and it unpacks photos.jpg.exe and runs it. Once installed the virus launches a DDoS attack against anti-spam sites.

Music Group Files 80 Downloading Lawsuits
Yahoo News: The recording industry filed 80 more federal lawsuits around the country Thursday against computer users it said were illegally sharing music files across the Internet.

HotSpot Locator
JIWIRE: The JIWIRE hotspot locator can be added in one of two dimensions to your home page.

Wal-Mart, DOD Forcing RFID
Wired: Despite the performance and cost barriers still facing radio-frequency identification tags, major market influencers such as Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense are pushing their vendors to use RFID.

Cool laptop bags
ACME MADE * Bags: The "Slim" is Acme Made's new bag/sleeve hybrid designed specifically for all G4 Apple PowerBooks.


 posted by K | 11/4/2003 08:00:09 AM | # | ^

Monday, November 03, 2003 

BCS: Week 11 
 The BCS Top 25 college football poll, with record in parentheses, total points and previous ranking: Records through Sun Nov 2, 2003

 RankTeamRecordPtsLast Week
 1.Oklahoma(9-0)2.241
 2.USC(8-1)7.024
 3.Florida State(8-1)9.523
 4.Miami (FL)(7-1)10.252
 5.Ohio State(8-1)11.476
 6.Virginia Tech(7-1)12.47NR
 7.LSU(8-1)14.927
 8.Michigan(8-2)20.7913
 9.TCU(8-0)24.7512
 10.Georgia(7-2)25.155
 11.Iowa(7-2)25.6011
 12.Texas(7-2)30.59NR
 13.Tennessee(6-2)33.6415
 14.Purdue(7-2)34.45NR
 15.Washington State(7-2)34.988

 posted by K | 11/3/2003 06:26:47 PM | # | ^

Railroad Pictures 
 RailPictures: An online database of over 28,000 railroad-related pictures browsable in many different ways. (via ResearchBuzz)
 posted by K | 11/3/2003 02:56:35 PM | # | ^

New @ ITLnet Blog 
 Going to try something new here at ITLnet Blog. Each day will have a featured posting.

Local News Monday Tech Tuesday Infinite Wednesdays
Travel Thursday Family FridayWhatever Weekend

 posted by K | 11/3/2003 10:14:51 AM | # | ^

English-only plan puzzles both sides 
 NewsOK.com: Both sides in the battle to make English the official language of Oklahoma agree on this: People don't understand the issue.
 posted by K | 11/3/2003 08:47:57 AM | # | ^

Local News Monday 
 Headlines from local newspapers around the state.


 posted by K | 11/3/2003 08:00:27 AM | # | ^

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