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© St. Petersburg Times, published November 19, 2001

Math is hard

World.Std.com/reinhold/mathmovies.html

We all get something different out of Hollywood. Be it inspiration or irritation, some professional, somewhere, will be irritated when they take a swipe at a pet subject. The Web is littered with such sites but this one was so good I couldn't resist. The best line on the page? "The moral of this film is "don't mess with a mathematician,' so, as you might expect, a great deal of violence occurs." Brilliant.

Wireless update

www.Apple.com/airport/

www.LinkSys.com/products/product.asp?prid=157&grid=22

Apple has finally revised its AirPort wireless base station that makes it worthy of any mixed Mac and PC network. The encryption level has been increased (in theory making it more secure) and now it can plug right into your DSL or cable modem as well as your existing network. And it works with America Online, which is big news. That said, if you can live without the built-in modem and AOL support, have a look at Linksys' WAP11 as it does just about all the AirPort does but at half the price.

Through thick and thin

There's no greater joy in these chilly 68 degree Florida mornings than a thickly sliced, hot buttered piece of toast to keep your steaming cup of coffee company. You know who understands this? Kelly Godfrey, the owner of the toaster museum. Bordering on obsession, the toaster museum tracks the history of the humble bread browner. My favorites are between 1920 and 1940 and smack of industrial design

Metro warrior

Nanika.net/Metro

A decent subway system is the hallmark of a successful city. Imagine rarely having to drive anywhere or being able to read on the way to work. That said, I've seen quite a few folks on I-275 in the mornings reading a newspaper or novel while juggling that pesky driving chore. It's just one more reason to take the train. If you've got a Palm-compatible PDA and are traveling soon, check this site out. You're a small download and a quick install away from a very smart subway navigator. And it's free.

Useless or not?

Home.NYCap.RR.com/useless/

Ignore the blatant plug for the book and enjoy these odd stories of the human condition. It's sort of like a slightly higher-brow News of the Weird, if that's possible. I really enjoyed the Pudding Guy, King Con and the story of Charles Ponzi. An additional bonus comes in the shape of links to Web sites related to the story.