Of all the notable people who've passed away recently, he's really the only one who had much effect on my life. For years his was there every evening, reporting on so many world-changing events. He'll be missed.

This is the big reason I've not been that tempted by the Kindle. And ya gotta love the irony.....

http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/17/some-e-books-are-more-equal-than-others/

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Don't think this is completely on target, but these things can be amusing...

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NFPS - The Guru

Nature, Foreground, Big Picture, and Shape


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Today is the keynote speech at Apple’s World Wide Developer’s Conference, otherwise known as Christmas for Apple fans. Most discussion is around the expected 3G iPhone, which looks pretty likely. I’m mainly hoping for some actual Bluetooth support this time around. And it’s looking like there may be some .Mac action. Maybe I was right?

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Just finished watching A&E's remake of The Andromeda Strain. It's a 2-parter. The first part started off ok, not up to the original movie or the novel, but not hideous.

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I'm not that fond of heights, so this isn't really my speed, but an interesting idea: Dinner in the Sky.

Just heard today that The Construction Site in Waltham is closing, tomorrow's their last day. I'll have to head over there tomorrow and say goodbye.....

Ok, it's the American version, but still, wow. It's hard to find singers who do justice to the songs in this show, but he certainly does.