Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The [more...]
As we wait for another Bush speech to the UN — seems like a flashback to the beginnings of the neocon justification for war in Iraq, doesn’t it? — I’m reminded of my favorite quote from the movie [more...]
This is the sort of thing that you often think never could happen in our “civilized” country. Texas Crowd Kills Man After Car Hits Kid Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Austin, Texas (AP) — A crowd attacked and [more...]
Boy, the FCC would choke on a pretzel over this one: Mark Thompson, the new director-general of the BBC, is leaving a controversial legacy behind him as he leaves his old as chief executive of Channel 4. He has approved [more...]
