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Just what one needs

January 20, 2006

dustbury.com: Taking a stand against evil: Rep. Guy Liebmann (R-Oklahoma City) has prefiled House Bill 2083, which if passed would permit the filing of lawsuits against purveyors of spyware and other scummy software. Under 2083, service or hardware providers, or the Attorney General, would be allowed to sue anyone or any entity who “deceitfully” plants … Continue reading Just what one needs

One MUST be proper!

January 20, 2006

Mustn’t one? How to Be a Curmudgeon on the Internet – New York Times: After all: if you’re going to be a miserable curmudgeon, you may as well do it up right!

In which France begins to see the error of its ways, and to do something about it.

January 18, 2006

France Denies Iran’s Request for Nuke Talks: France rejected Iran’s request for more talks on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program, saying Wednesday that Tehran first must suspend its atomic activities.

Words of One Syllable Dept.

January 16, 2006

Via Beautiful Atrocities: 2006 HAJJ-O-METER™ : In the running tally for this year’s Mecca human stampede invitational, 345 pilgrims were killed in the annual Trampling of the Faithful obstacle course, a disappointing showing by organizers who’d hoped to exceed 1990’s all-time record of 1426 fatalities, but still better than 2004’s lackluster 244. Saudi authorities reacted … Continue reading Words of One Syllable Dept.