Monthly Archives: August 2006

My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Jay

It’s official, Pluto is no longer a full-fledged planet. The new definition finalized by the International Astronomical Union today states that a planet in “a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun [or another star], (b) has … Continue reading →

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Open Source Linux Phone

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Jay

Trolltech will be shipping a linux-based phone for developers in September. The device will be sold with a developer kit with everything (presumably) you need to write/rewrite software for it. It will connect to cell networks via GSM/GPRS and have … Continue reading →

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Recording Debut for Beethoven's Violin

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Jay

This is pretty neat: Beethoven’s own violin has been used in a recording for the first time, according to the Beethoven Foundation. It was played by German violinist Daniel Sepec on a CD of the composer’s violin and piano sonatas. … Continue reading →

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