Thursday, May 26, 2005

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Christians purge video game demons, 24 May 05: "The Devil, they say, has all the best tunes. Until now he has also had the video games market sewn up."
BBC NEWS | Technology | Sims creator takes on evolution, : "The creator of the hugely popular Sims game is working on an ambitious title in which you can truly be God."

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Australian IT - Gospel groups target gamers (Reed Stevenson in Los Angeles, MAY 18, 2005): "So far, games such as 'Spiritual Warfare' and 'Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land' have drawn a loyal following by combining biblical themes with mild action. Users can travel through biblical lands, solve puzzles based on Bible scripture and, in some games, slash demonic foes. "

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

egypttoday.com, The Guardian: How the president of the Jewish Community of Cairo is keeping the memory of her forefathers alive as she struggles to preserve the nation’s Jewish heritage sites: "Some, particularly a group of Jews of Egyptian descent who now live in America, have no faith in Carmen Weinstein, let alone in her mission, claiming the Jewish community of Cairo is for all intents and purposes extinct. As she badgers the nation's antiquity authorities, organizes social activities for the women of her community and tends to her popular website (www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5855/bassai.htm), it's a claim she dismisses as insignificant. As she sees it, the community will endure, in one form or another."

Friday, May 13, 2005

The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Basics: Now, Audio Blogs for Those Who Aspire to Be D.J.'s, 13 May 05 [subscription channel]: "Another, more high-minded site, Catholic Insider (www.catholicinsider.com), links to podcasts of Pope Benedict XVI from Vatican Radio. "

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

BBC NEWS | Technology | Crime time for Chinese net users: "Around 20% of the world's hijacked computers sending out spam, attacking websites and hosting unsavoury material are in China, says a report. "

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