Month: November 2004

The New York Times > Washington > Red Cross Finds Detainee Abuse in Guantanamo – What? You’re telling me that not only have we held these prisoners without legal representation, a statement of charges, or concern for the Geneva Convention, but that we’ve been torturing them for the past 3 years, too? What a surprise!… Continue reading The New York Times > Washington > Red Cross Finds Detainee Abuse in Guantanamo

We’re back from Akumal, Mexico! I’m writing up a travelogue of the journey, which was awesome fun.

Auto Express – Yet another item for my Christmas wish list – an electric car that seats 4, goes 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds, and has a top speed of 230 mph.

The New York Times > International > Middle East > The Disappointed: For Israelis, the Question: Can Trust Be Restored?: “‘It’s not really a matter of Arafat at all,’ he said. ‘It’s us, Jews and Arabs, and we need to sit down and settle this mess, without the Americans. After all, we lived together for… Continue reading The New York Times > International > Middle East > The Disappointed: For Israelis, the Question: Can Trust Be Restored?

In August of 2003, there were rumors that Colin Powell wouldn’t stick around for Bush’s 2nd term. He squashed those rumors by saying, “I serve at the pleasure of the president.” Now, 15 months later, he has resigned, stating, “It has always been my intention that I would serve one term.” So, what happened in… Continue reading What has changed with Colin Powell?

The New York Times > Washington > Military Analysis: With Capture of Falluja, a Goal Is Met. What’s Next?: “American military commanders say the weeklong assault that has wrested most of Falluja from insurgent control has achieved nearly all their objectives well ahead of schedule and with fewer pitfalls than anticipated.” – In other words,… Continue reading The New York Times > Washington > Military Analysis: With Capture of Falluja, a Goal Is Met. What’s Next?

Well, I’ve tried it for over a week, but I’m removing it now. That’s the A9 Toolbar for Firefox. The thing is just so freakin’ slow that it makes Firefox unusable. I was originally very excited about it because it can keep bookmarks synchronized on different computers running Firefox. Maybe I have more bookmarks loaded… Continue reading Bye bye A9 toolbar

– I think this thing will have to go on my Christmas list. But I do wonder how it sounds. Is the sound quality better than the pair of $20 PC speakers I have in the kitchen now for playing music when I’m cooking?

– I’m disturbed by this sexy Japanese version of Ronald McDonald, in yellow leather.

Sorry Everybody – Here’s a website of photos of hundreds of Americans who are apologizing to the rest of the world for re-electing GW Bush.