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 -> Star Wars kid is found
The two videos were downloaded 1.1 million times, a staggering 2.3 terabytes of traffic, placing a geeky little kid at the center of the web's attention practically overnight. So who was he and what was he thinking? (PS. See videos from the site)
826 views | 24 May 2003
 -> The investigation of Swiss Air
A Flash movie chronicling the investigation of the Swissair Flight 11 (that crashed).
2,643 views | 22 May 2003
 -> Are mathematicians past their prime at 35?
Maybe not, but the idea lingers due to an abundance of young talent.
2,709 views | 22 May 2003
 -> Top 10 things I hate about Star Trek
An interesting read, including the Prime Directive.
2,986 views | 21 May 2003
 -> Sonic Boom
A site following an airline metaphor. Classy execution.
2,701 views | 20 May 2003
 -> A mac made of legos?
It has to be one of the quirkiest computers on the block :)
2,813 views | 20 May 2003
 -> Best advertising from 2002-2003
A very interesting feature from Ad Week.
4,144 views | 20 May 2003
 -> A precedent for soaring CEO pay?
GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Europe's largest drugmaker, became the first major British company to have its executive pay plan rejected by shareholders.
2,915 views | 20 May 2003
 -> SARS -- now its Taiwan's turn
The SARS outbreak in Taiwan has continued to worsen in recent days. Taiwan thinks the unthinkable.
2,657 views | 19 May 2003
 -> The Internet, Russian Style
While hackers thought Russia was immune to any legal hassles...
2,868 views | 19 May 2003
 -> A history of petroleum meddling
Why the World does not trust America about matters pertaining to oil?
558 views | 19 May 2003
 -> Job hazards that did not exist a decade ago
An Israeli policeman responding to neighbours' complaints about a noisy hen party found himself mistaken for the main attraction.
3,134 views | 19 May 2003
 -> Microsoft to license Unix code
Microsoft will license the rights to Unix technology from SCO Group, a move that could impact the battle between Windows and Linux in the market for computer operating systems.
2,644 views | 19 May 2003
 -> Another reason to marry a clever woman
Having a well-educated spouse reduces men's risk factors for heart disease, such as leading a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight, researchers say. What's next?
2,734 views | 18 May 2003
 -> Is your cookware poisonous?
Teflon pans have been found to be toxic to birds, how about humans?
3,180 views | 18 May 2003
 -> The new gender gap
From kindergarten to grad school, boys are becoming the second sex. Is that a good thing? :)
662 views | 17 May 2003
 -> The aftermath
Though most of Baghdad remains highly unsafe, and militias are becoming increasingly prevalent, American officials and journalists do not often see the armed groups because they stay within the U.S. compound of Sheraton hotels.
158,544 views | 17 May 2003
 -> So is Matrix the top grosser in history?
Despite a consensus that "The Matrix Reloaded" does not quite measure up to the original, the film raked in $42.5 million in its first day, enough to qualify as the biggest opening day in movie history. But does it really beat Spiderman?
2,884 views | 17 May 2003
 -> Do police need warrant for GPS tracking?
The Washington Supreme Court will decide soon whether police agencies throughout the state may use the device freely -- without a warrant. An interesting precedent, if it is decided that a warrant is required.
3,175 views | 16 May 2003
 -> No more FRENCH fries
American response to France's uncooperative stance in Iraq. Now manifested at a McDonalds near you.
206,455 views | 14 May 2003
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