October 1998
Thursday, 29 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 29, 1998
Never mind Senators In Space!, NASA just launched an unmanned spaceship powered by a new experimental ion engine which is far more efficient than current chemical propellant systems. (Posted to Science)
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 29, 1998
Coming in a week: The Iridium system goes live, providing really expensive cellular phone service to people anywhere in the world, but ending radio astronomy as we know it. (Posted to Science)
Wednesday, 28 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 28, 1998
And the “Deranged Personal Home Page” of the year award goes to…. (Posted to Wackos)
Tuesday, 27 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 27, 1998
While it’s still available: PRC puts up site regarding human rights in China. Someone hacks it. (Posted to Commentary)
Saturday, 24 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 24, 1998
Soldiers of Fashion! Naomi Campbell v. models we’ve never heard of because we’re not that deperate. Fight! (Posted to Fashion)
Wednesday, 21 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 21, 1998
Simple cybernetic implants, now in testing. (Posted to Science)
Monday, 19 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 19, 1998
National Game Review: “the only games magazine worth reading”. (Posted to Games)
Sunday, 18 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 18, 1998
Term of the week: Web shite - n - Web site (derog); e.g. “I’m checking out memepool to find the latest web shites.” (Posted to Commentary)
Saturday, 17 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 17, 1998
Internet Father, IANA God Jon Postel has passed away. (Posted to Computing)
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 17, 1998
Now even complete bumbling idiots can drive stock prices through the floor. (Posted to Finance)
Thursday, 15 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 15, 1998
It seems that not even the smartest and richest can beat the market (or Apple Computer) this year: watch as BankAmerica helps D. E. Shaw blow its famous streak. So much for market neutral. (Posted to Finance)
Tuesday, 13 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 13, 1998
The Westboro Baptist Church gives its implicit approval of the slaying of gay youth and plans to demonstrate “God’s love” by picketing Matthew Shepard’s funeral and harrassing his family members. The only thing we can figure is that these people really want attention. Pride goeth before the fall. We hope. (Posted to Wackos)
Monday, 12 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 12, 1998
RIAA files an injunction against Diamond. So much for the right of first use. (Posted to Music)
Monday, 5 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 5, 1998
Reduce your angst: outsource your emotional life. (Posted to Sex)
Friday, 2 October 1998
Archived Memepool Post: Oct 2, 1998
Beefcake-turned-“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” spokesmodel Fabio loves you! (Posted to Media)