Looks like they finally executed him. This is according to the BBC.
I remember watching about these shootings on the news several years ago. Terrifying.
I was in my university's computer lab when this happened. Watched it live on NBC's website.
From my initial impressions, it sounded too fantastic to be true... and when they didn't find the kid inside the balloon, I grew suspicious... Looks like my suspicions were confirmed later...
It's actually a short hand for the term "web log".
I have to disagree with you. Although it sounds stupid, it sounds refreshing to the hear all at the same time.
You can play it, I think. This guy managed to play it on an Intel Extreme Graphics chipset. And we all know how terrible those were:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhH02Mqt79Q&feature=channel_page
Way back when the book the was released, I had considered buying it. But, after skimming through it in the store and realizing that it wasn't the developer commentary I was looking for, I dropped it back on the shelf...