October 7, 2005 – 10:26 am
I was listening to a podcast today talking about how different the world is (and soon will be) because of technology. One interesting thing that stood out to me was the fact that now the “average” (non-computer savvy) person can find out information on pretty much any subject imaginable within a matter of minutes using [...]
September 20, 2005 – 10:18 pm
I don’t even know what to say about this article by Amanda Marcotte uncovering the sickening stories people trying to counter or ignore the race issues raised by Katrina by attacking the character of those left behind. Found this link in this post from This Modern World, referred to by Michel in her recent comment [...]
September 20, 2005 – 3:25 pm
This post is rare because I’m highlighting something from President Bush’s most recent speech that I actually agree with:
Within the Gulf region are some of the most beautiful and historic places in America. As all of us saw on television, there’s also some deep, persistent poverty in this region, as well. That poverty has roots [...]
September 11, 2005 – 12:00 am
Happy Patriot Day!
“… whether it is a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship … the people can always be brought to do the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of [...]
September 9, 2005 – 2:17 pm
Just taking some time to think about the many things that we can learn from this terrible event. One of the observations that really struck me was how, in times like these, people in every walk of life are almost forced to see things that we (as a society) usually try to ignore. Eugene Robinson [...]
September 3, 2005 – 10:06 am
Another thought provoking article from Douglas Rushkoff.
[Thanks to the other JB for the link.]
August 26, 2005 – 8:43 am
Over the last few days I’ve seen several stories published (CNET/Reuters, CNN, and others) about the supposed threat to US computer systems from hacking attempts originating in China. What they don’t seem to mention is that it sounds like most of these “attacks” are just routine scans and non-targeted attempts to exploit known vulnerabilities; the [...]
August 21, 2005 – 5:51 pm
(Thank goodness for homeland security!)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Infants have been stopped from boarding planes at airports throughout the United States because their names are the same as or similar to those of possible terrorists on the government’s “no-fly list.”
I’m sure glad I won’t have to worry about terrorists like this being [...]
August 19, 2005 – 10:57 am
Considering the history of the situation, and the reluctance to budge on either side, the recent events in the Gaza are nothing short of miraculous. I have no doubt that we are witnessing an historical event, that could represent the first step in an amazing process.
I still have lingering questions regarding the extensive quotes, interviews, [...]