John Ruberry links to a Sunday Times report that Israel is planning a nuclear strike on Iran. I'm not sure what to make of this story. Israel planning to nuke Iran just is the inevitable consequence of Iran's threatening to develop nuclear weapons. Iranian leaders have been calling for Israel's destruction for years. Now that they are acquiring the means to do so, Israel is … [Read more...] about Israel to Nuke Iran?
Four of Ripley
Here are a few more of the first few pictures I took with my D200, back when I only had the 35mm prime lens. … [Read more...] about Four of Ripley
Political Quiz
This political quiz asks you to make some odd choices. For example, who do you trust more, the Postal Service or the Pentagon? I scored a 22, which puts right in the middle. That's about what I expected. As a libertarian, I'm all over the place on a quiz that assumes left and right are the only options. Sometimes I hated all the answers. In some ways I'm what might be … [Read more...] about Political Quiz
The Battle for International Plaza
Photo ArchiveGoogle EarthGoogle Maps While the legal battles for International Plaza are slowly grinding forward, the public relations battle is picking up steam. Sheila Ahern of the Daily Herald has a nice summary of what's going on: In the past few months, the plaza’s owners have held two rallies, phoned residents and started a Web site to try to save their shopping center … [Read more...] about The Battle for International Plaza
Friday Fun Links
I love these movie trailer remixes. Check out Scary Mary. What if Lord of the Rings had been written by someone else? Say, Ian Fleming, Raymond Chandler, or Gene Roddenbury? ("The Halflings, cap'n, they will na take the strain!") If you ever have a need for a dominant, a disc jocky, and a meeting facilitator, be sure to check out Ouchy the Clown. (Hat tip: Alexandra … [Read more...] about Friday Fun Links