Cuts and tuition hikes behind decline in education

If there is a tuition increase at USF, that goes along with budget cuts of $40 million, and everybody cheers, there is something wrong…
May 29th, 2003
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Israel needs to back up promises with action

Ariel Sharon has indicated this week that he is willing to accept the “Road Map” for peace in the middle East. But promises alone do not stop a conflict that has been going on for 50 years.
Editorial, May 28th, 2003
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Media has duty to cover nation-building efforts

Raise your hand if you have heard something about Afghanistan on the 6 o’clock news. No? Thought so…
Column, May 28th, 2003
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The Matrix Reloaded explained 2.0 (Updated 6/26/03)

I went to see the Matrix Reloaded again last night and think I understand it a lot better now. It is the kind of movie you simply have to see more than once to get completely. So here is the explanation of the movie as I see it… (major spoilers of course)
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The Expanse

Enterprise’s conclusion to its second season The Expanse definitely was a pleasant surprise. A well acted, produced and written episode that was not afraid to try new things while drawing on already established characters and events.
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AOL getting ready for the windows iTunes store?

There have been rumors that AOL is interested in jumping on the iTunes music store bandwagon. This eWeek article makes it a little more likely that this might happen…
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Blaming Europe for Africa’s suffering is wrong

Bush gave a speech Wednesday and claimed that Europe’s policy of not allowing certain genetically engineered foods into their market, is the cause for suffering in Africa. The man certainly has some nerve…
Editorial May 22nd, 2003
Update: This edit made the New York Times Web site. (free signup required) My second one in two weeks.
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Osama Bin Laden spotted in The Real Cancun

Test audience member of MTV’s new movie The Real Cancun spots Osama bin Laden in the movie. This changes methods CIA will use from now on to search for him.
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Ethernet turns 30 and is more important than ever

Alpha Geek Robert M. “Bob” Metcalfe talks to Computerworld magazine in this interviews…
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Censure of USF warranted

USF is facing censorship through the American Association of University Professors because they fired professor Sami Al-Arian (who is now accused of being a terrorist) without due process and not abiding to the rules.
Editorial May 19th, 2003
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Tree hugging terrorists?

Opinion Column from May 19th discussing a law that could make green activists equal to terrorists. You really have to read this to believe it.
Opinion Column, May 19th, 2003
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First Flight

Updated: A reader pointed out that the bar 602 existed near the university Rick Berman attended.

This is why, after 10 years, I still like to watch Star Trek on a regular basis.

After last week?s ?swashbuckling? (to use the dreaded Braga/Berman phrase) Borg-action episode Regeneration , this weeks first out of the double bill of Enterprise episodes that night, could not be any more different from last week?s and offers a thoughtful character piece exploring the choices Archer made to become captain.
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The new iPod has arrived!

My brand new 30 GB iPod has arrived and is now happily synching away in his brand new cradle using the brand new cable. Did I mention it is brand new?

I am sorry, but I simply have to say this: Man, this thing is so cool!

I am aiming for late Tuesday night for the review right now. No promises though! I want this to be as comprehensive as possible and of course I have to do some rigorous testing first.

I also changed the name for my iPod from “Sebi’s World” to “Sebi’s White Rabbit.” It follows me everywhere, which in itself is relative, so there you go.

Terrorists Vs. Feds: Who will win?

In this editorial I tried to explain that there is no quick fix for terrorism.
Editorial May 15th, 2003
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Business 2.0: Why Apple should buy TiVo

The best idea since the invention of the iPod. Apple should definitely consider this, and here is why…
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WiFi/AirPort detector

Wouldn’t it be cool if a gadget would let you know if you are in reach of a wireless network? This self made doodad looks quite promising. I certainly wouldn’t mind having something like that…
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Why I love my iPod so much (and now Nick Drake)

I was in bed just a couple of minutes ago trying to get back to sleep. I listened to my iPod playing a smart playlist of songs that I have on there, but are yet unrated, when I came across a song that had me jump out of bed and look up the artist.
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Where in the world is Sebi’s new iPod?

I keep getting e-mails asking me about the detailed review of the new iPod that I promised. I still haven’t gotten my new 30 GB iPod yet, as it just left Taiwan last night. You can track it here and see where in the world it currently is…

Where in the world is Sebi’s new iPod ? (click on the link to find out) I have it now, so the link is deactivated.

Presidential address was misleading

My first edit as opinion editor at The Oracle… and it made the New York Times website.
Editorial May 12th, 2003
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From summer camps to opinion editor

Opinion Column May 12th, 2003
My first column as opinion editor, explaining why I took the job and what I want to do while doing it.

Now that I read it again, I am actually pretty fond of this one.
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Swedish invasion and a visit from Apple

I have only recently started to get stats for who visits my page. Getting the first couple of days worth of results is quite entertaining…
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Regeneration

When I read the premise of this episode some weeks ago, I could not help but feel anxious about it. I had a bad feeling that the writers would revisit every clich? that Voyager fans learned to hate over the run of that show.

I really hate to be right sometimes.
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Photos and first impressions of the new iPod

I had the chance to play with one of the new iPods at the International Plaza Mall for some minutes today. Here are my thoughts on it.
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