(via bbc.co.uk) SCI FI Channel and BBC Worldwide Americas announced today a major licensing deal for the first series of the latest Doctor Who adventures. The 13-part drama is about a mysterious time-travelling adventurer known simply as “The Doctor” (Christopher Eccleston) and his companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The Doctor and Rose risk death and … Continue reading “Doctor Who to air in the U.S.A.”
Month: January 2006
WordPress 2
I’ve gone ahead and upgraded to WordPress 2. Looks like all the WordPress plugins I use work and I’m trying out the new anti-spam plugin that’s included with version 2 (so far it’s working).
History of BASIC
Lots of laughs — History of the BASIC family of languages: 1983 – Microsoft produces their first BASIC compiler for the PC. They are so embarrassed about it, they convince IBM to sell it under the IBM brand. The IBM Basic Compiler 1.0 is launched. It allows programs to have a maximum size of 64K, … Continue reading “History of BASIC”
Saturday New Car Blogging
Which Food Network Chef am I?
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Radical Cleric Pat Robertson blamed Sharon stroke on policy of ‘dividing God’s land’
(via Media Matters) I have said last year that Israel was entering into the most dangerous period of its entire existence as a nation. That is intensifying this year with the loss of Sharon. Sharon was personally a very likeable person. I am sad to see him in this condition. But I think we need … Continue reading “Radical Cleric Pat Robertson blamed Sharon stroke on policy of ‘dividing God’s land’”
Here’s a CD I won’t be buying
(via this WEEK in TECH) Coldplay’s CD insert: No MP3s, no car stereos, no DVD players, no MACs, no nothing… The rules can be only be read after the CD has been purchased — too bad if you don’t agree to the conditions.
Summary of 2005
In 2005, 189 posts were added to this web log.