Engelbart encountered the idea of the Memex while serving as a radar technician in the U.S. Navy during World War II. It took root in his imagination and, in 1950, he had an epiphany, one that guided him and his work for the next two decades. Markoff writes that Engelbart “saw himself sitting in front…
Mayor Ray Nagin told folks to make sure they fill their upstairs bathtubs with water, and in case of real trouble, make sure you have a way of hacking through your roof — so you are not trapped by rising water. —Miles O’Brien —Miles O’Brien’s Hurricane Blog (CNN) The CNN newsman is blogging Katrina.
Two or more movies, combined to make one much funnier movie. —Mate a Movie 10 (Worth 1000) Mike Arnzen, you might enjoy “Freaky Friday the 13th,” but keep scrolling until you find the Robin Williams movie. Via Sarcasmo.