Monthly Archives: December 2004
Happy New Year Everyone!
Any blog posting dated during the graveyard shift on New Year’s Eve is testimony to either a wholehearted embrace of the Art and Craft of Blogging or to a complete lack of social life. Or maybe both. As the clock … Continue reading
Al Queda’s WMDs Responsible for Tsunamis
Sources within the CIA have revealed that the agency has unearthed evidence directly linking Al Queda with the recent catastrophic Indonesian earthquake and subsequent tidal waves. Information extracted from the hard drive of a partially destroyed laptop recovered in the … Continue reading
A God Given Opportunity
Charges and countercharges continue to fly concerning the world leadership, or lack thereof, of the United States in the disaster recovery effort following the Asian Tsunami. The US government, annoyed and insulted by foreign reports of "stinginess" and lack of … Continue reading
Flying Blind
As incredible as our initial posting seemed, the phenomena of laser light being directed into the eyes of commercial pilots continues with two new and alarming reports. FBI Probes Laser Beam Directed at Cockpit Authorities are investigating a mysterious laser … Continue reading
Smoke and Mirrors?
As incredible as our initial posting seemed, the phenomena of laser light being directed into the eyes of commercial pilots continues with two new and alarming reports. FBI Probes Laser Beam Directed at Cockpit Authorities are investigating a mysterious laser … Continue reading
Smoke and Mirrors?
As incredible as our initial posting seemed, the phenomena of laser light being directed into the eyes of commercial pilots continues with two new and alarming reports. FBI Probes Laser Beam Directed at Cockpit Authorities are investigating a mysterious laser … Continue reading
The First American Genocide
Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, counts cedar boxes holding tribal ancestors’ remains unearthed by work in connection with reconstruction of the Hood Canal Bridge, a state Department of Transportation project. STEVE RINGMAN PHOTO SEATTLE – If … Continue reading
Math Skills in Decline
Boathouses and yacht clubs across Greater Boston have been occupying prime, state-owned waterfront properties at rock-bottom rates for decades. Take, for example, Harvard University’s Sailing Pavilion, which pays $1 a year for its Charles River digs. Well, no more. The … Continue reading
Interesting New Java-based Aggregator
Just installed an interesting new Java-based aggregator designed by a blogger, called "BlogBridge". It seems to be a good combination of simplicity and functionality. You can organize the individual feeds you read into groups called "Channels" and then view each … Continue reading
Overdue Library Look
The universe (which others call the Library) is composed of an indefinite and perhaps infinite number of hexagonal galleries, with vast air shafts between, surrounded by very low railings. From any of the hexagons one can see, interminably, the upper … Continue reading