Good law, for once

CNN.com – Bill imposes hefty ‘spyware’ fines – Oct 5, 2004 WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies and others that secretly install “spyware” programs on people’s computers to quietly monitor their Internet activities would face hefty federal fines under a bill the House passed Tuesday. But then, I’m running OSX… Life is so much nicer for us!

qotd

If a person feels he can’t communicate, the least he can do is shut up about it. — Tom Lehrer

Ah the joys of indecision….

Poll Finds Kerry Assured Voters in Initial DebateBut Senator John Kerry failed to shake the perception that he panders to voters in search of support, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll. [The New York Times > Home Page]

Strange noises.

Strange noises, coming from downstairs when I’m on the verge of sleep. It’s just the dog, I tell myself. Just the dog being a nuisance. But no, I’ve been drifting off to sleep watching Court TV. I have to investigate. It’s just the dog. Just the dog being a nuisance. Nighty-night.