So it's 9/11 again... Actually, it isn't. When we talk about "9/11" we mean September 11, 2001. Today, however, is September 11, 2010. This 9/11 isn't really The 9/11. The only relationship between today and the 9/11 that happened 3277 days ago is due to our calendar, which is related to the Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun, which we only really care about because … [Read more...] about So it’s 9/11 again…
A Global Attack
Exactly why terrorists attacked the United States nine years ago is still debated. One fact that is clear, however, is that the United States is a special and unique place in the world.When terrorists killed nearly 3000 random people on American soil, they ended up killing not just Americans, but citizens of 76 other countries as well. … [Read more...] about A Global Attack
Opera Review Needed
A new opera, called 'u' premiered in Holland a couple of nights ago and I was unable to attend. If anyone managed to see it I would be interested in a review. I missed the invitation to the event since it was sent to Klingons on Qo'noS, an M-class planet orbiting the star Arcturus and I was stuck in Chicago. … [Read more...] about Opera Review Needed
So What’s a Good Feed Reader?
Bloglines is shutting down. Bummer. I knew it was coming. They've had the same stupid "Try Bloglines Beta!" banner up for about four years now, and as far as I can tell they haven't released any new features the entire time. That's no recipe for success. So now I need a replacement. I know I should try Google Reader like everybody else, but last time I tried it, I didn't like … [Read more...] about So What’s a Good Feed Reader?
Eating Babies and Missing the Point
I was reading yet another story about the good old fashioned book burning organized, then cancelled, by Pastor Terry Jones. President Hamid Karzai was quoted as saying:"We have heard that in the US, a pastor has decided to insult Korans. Now although we have heard that they are not doing this, we tell them they should not even think of it."By burning the Koran, they cannot harm … [Read more...] about Eating Babies and Missing the Point