Month: August 2003
Call These Bastards
I am so sick and tired of unsolicited phone calls. Lately I’ve been getting a number of them that are recordings (thought that was illegal). Since there’s nothing one can really do about … Read more
A Look Back
It’s 1960 all over again! I love the fins and how they blend right into the rounded tail lights. Click on the image to see a large collection of similar images (the car … Read more
Earth From the Air
Interesting aerial photos of a variety of Earth’s natural features are on display at a free, open-air exhibition in the gardens of the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London. Click the image below … Read more
Love and Hate in Baghdad
I found an interesting blog, Baghdad Burning, written by a fellow (anonymous for security reasons) techie who used to work in downtown Baghdad. Used to, because as she is finding out, life isn’t … Read more
What the World Thinks of America
Interesting responses to a worldwide survey regarding opinions about America and American culture; from the BBC: The BBC hosted a unique global television debate about America’s place in the world with 10 other … Read more
Instructions for Life
Instructions for Life in the new millennium from the Dalai Lama (via Greg): 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don’t lose the … Read more
Won’t Get Fooled Again
It’s hard to fool the solid, patriotic citizens of America’s heartland. Here’s another example, brought to us by the Des Moines Register: John Ashcroft Is Coming To Town Refrain: Oh! You better watch … Read more
On the Beach
Oh happy day! One of the most anticipated CDs of all time, Neil Young’s On the Beach, has finally been released. I picked up a copy yesterday at Tower, and it’s as enjoyable … Read more
We’re Still Waiting
This is the tail end of a once meaningful discussion over on rec.photo.digital: > No. *I* have all the answers. Go ahead, ask me anything. 😉 OK. If a train left Philadelphia at … Read more