15. June, 2003 - so much for taking the weekend off

• I was planning on doing something this weekend, rather than spending it in front of the computer. Yesterday ended up being a mix of stuff, but I figured I’d do Dave’s Picks anyhow. Today, I woke up and realized that I had to update the machack site (I had the updates yesterday, but the server was slow, so I didn’t get it done then), and from there, I was caught. I’ve got a to-do list for the day that fills a post-it, but I still took the time to do the blogging, once I’d powered-up the pute.
• Mark has a description of How to consume RSS safely. Apparently it’s much harder than most people figure. [flutterby]
• Analyze this! is an interview with James Gosling about Jackpot , which sounds like a damned handy tool. Just wish it worked on C++ instead of Java. [some guy]
• BOYCOTT DELTA has news that CAPPS II has been discontinued. Apparently someone in the Department of Homeland Security has read the Bill of Rights and said hey, wait a minute… [boing boing]
• There’s Outrage at burglar's right to sue Martin in the UK. Martin’s the farmer who had been repeatedly burgled, and finally got fed up and shot the burglars, killing one. He’s serving five years for manslaughter, and to add insult to injury, is being sued by the burglar who survived for the injuries. But in an encouraging sign, people in the UK don’t think the burglar should be able to collect damages.
• AOL cuts RIM ties, picks up Sidekick. This is a big win for the Danger guys, I’m thinking.
• David Pogue has a list of features that should be on The Cellphones We Ought to Have.
• Rare earth magnets for fun and profit. Cool! Even kinda educational.

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