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PGA Tour golfer makes $1 million challenge to Sorenstam |
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Topic: Sports |
10:46 am EDT, Jun 6, 2003 |
] Taking exception to recent remarks by Annika Sorenstam, ] PGA Tour golfer John Riegger said Thursday he has backing ] for a $1 million one-on-one challenge against the world's ] top female golfer. ] ] "We'll have the cash on the tee if she wants to play," ] Riegger said after the first round of the Capital Open. Heh. Boys against girls. I hope she kicks his ass. PGA Tour golfer makes $1 million challenge to Sorenstam |
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Climate changes making planet greener |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
10:24 pm EDT, Jun 5, 2003 |
] The Earth has become significantly greener over the past ] two decades, the result of climate changes that have ] furnished plants with more heat, light, water and carbon ] dioxide, according to a new Science magazine report. ] ] The overall plant bulk went up about 6 percent over much ] of the planet, with spikes in the tropics and high ] latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere accounting for 80 ] percent of the gains, researchers said. Good news. Too bad the rain forests continue to be clear-cut for live stock. :/ Laughing Boy Climate changes making planet greener |
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Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Ashcroft Wants Broader Anti-Terror Powers |
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Topic: Current Events |
12:23 pm EDT, Jun 5, 2003 |
] ``Our ability to prevent another catastrophic attack on ] American soil would be more difficult if not impossible ] without the (USA) Patriot Act,'' Ashcroft told the House ] Judiciary Committee. But ``the law has several weaknesses ] which terrorists could exploit, undermining our ] defenses.'' So does the CIA. You doing anything about that, Ashcroft? ] Ashcroft said he wants the law changed so that anyone ] supporting or working with suspected terrorist groups can ] be prosecuted as ``material supporters;'' I can see this one getting twisted into abuses REAL quick. You donated money to a charity that turns out to be a terrorist front? Well, guess the gov't is seizing your assets and you're going to jail. You sold computer parts to a guy who turs out to be a hacker? You're going to jail too. I know, it seems unlikely, but passing bills like the Patriot Act seemed unlikely 5 years ago, too. ] all terrorist ] acts can result in the death penalty or, at least, life ] in prison; and suspected terrorists can be held ] indefinitely before trial. This is going too far. Much, much too far. "All" terrorist acts do not deserve the death penalty, considering what are defined as "terrorist acts" by the government. Um, does anyone happen to remember that computer crimes are considered terrorism now? What else is on the list to be considered terrorism? Saying the President of the US is a totalitarian pig? Making fun of Ashcroft's bad hair? I'm not interested in living in the kind of regime I'm seeing develop. ] ``In criminal cases where public safety is a concern such ] as drug dealing, organized crime and gun crimes, ] defendants in federal crimes are presumptively denied ] pretrial release,'' Ashcroft said. ``It seems as though ] the crime of terrorism should have the same ] presumption.'' Yes, but they are given access to lawyers, while terrorists are not. I'm really worried now. I thought I was worried before, but it's just getting worse. This is madness. Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Ashcroft Wants Broader Anti-Terror Powers |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
11:16 am EDT, Jun 5, 2003 |
I feel cruel just because I watched this. Darth Fatty? |
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Topic: Arts |
11:13 am EDT, Jun 5, 2003 |
] A report from the front lines of the real culture wars ] Learn how corporations use 'statutory damages' as a ] secret weapon to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars ] from people who are 'guilty until proven innocent'. YOU ] COULD BE NEXT! ] WILLFUL INFRINGEMENT was produced on digital video, is 58 ] minutes long, in color and stereo. It is available only ] on DVD and comes with over 45 minutes of bonus material ] including an interactive discussion guide for educators ] and exclusive 'Mickey & Me' sidebar video. From the preview clip it does look worth the view. Willful Infringement |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
11:10 am EDT, Jun 5, 2003 |
] NEW YORK, June 4 %u2014 A grand jury indicted Martha ] Stewart on federal charges of securities fraud and ] obstruction of justice Wednesday in an insider stock ] trading scandal that could bring big fines or even a jail ] term for the home styles guru known for impeccable taste. Of course now we're hearing stories "Martha is a victim of those jealous of her success!" Right. And if she were black, it would be a "racist witch hunt" yada yada yada. *YAWN* Why is it ALWAYS discrimination with so-called "minorities" when they screw up? It's as if some people think they can do no wrong; that they walk between the rain drops. Hellooo?? Insider trading is ILLEGAL. If she broke the law (and even without phone records of her talking to her broker, the timing of her sell off is a MIGHTY big red flag) then she pays the consequences - just like Joe and Jane Average would. I'm tired of celebrities getting off easy for crimes because they are famous. Laughing Boy Martha Stewart indicted |
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CNN.com - Richard Cusack dead at 77 - Jun. 3, 2003 |
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Topic: Arts |
2:58 pm EDT, Jun 4, 2003 |
] EVANSTON, Illinois (AP) -- Richard Cusack, an advertising ] executive turned actor and screenwriter whose children ] included Hollywood stars John and Joan Cusack, has died ] at 77. ] ] Cusack, who died of pancreatic cancer Monday, abandoned a ] 17-year successful advertising career in 1970 to enter ] the film industry. CNN.com - Richard Cusack dead at 77 - Jun. 3, 2003 |
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A Different Kind of Campaign |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
2:54 pm EDT, Jun 4, 2003 |
] For those of you who are tired of Washington-based career ] politicians raising millions of dollars from special ] interests, ignoring their day jobs representing their ] consitutuents while they fly around the country to ] fundraisers, debates, and photo-ops, consider the story ] of Michael Badnarik (http://www.badnarik.org): ] ] ] He's running for President because his friends asked him ] to, because they consider him an excellent communicator, ] an expert on the US Constitution, and an honorable man. ] With limited funding, he is driving across the country ] with a buddy, staying with campaign supporters and eating ] $5 meals. To survive, he teaches day-long classes on the ] US Constitution for $50 to anyone who is interested. ] ] ] Coming from nowhere (sorry, Austin, Texas), he is ] currently in a two-man race with a much better funded ] opponent, talk radio host Gary Nolan ] (http://www.garynolan.com) for the Libertarian Party ] nomination in 2004. ] ] ] Does he expect to win? Is he qualified to be President, ] if he does win? Maybe not, but he should make supporters ] of the Republican and Democratic parties wonder why they ] settle for the uninspiring candidates they are offered ] year after year, who appear to neither understand nor ] respect the Constitution they are expected to protect, ] uphold, and defend, if they are elected. I would laugh until I passed out if this guy won the next election. Maybe he's qualified, maybe he's not - but regardless, it's the kind of campaign I'd love to see make it. A Different Kind of Campaign |
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Salam Pax Is Real - How do I know Baghdad's famous blogger exists? He worked for me. By Peter Maass |
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Topic: Society |
2:45 pm EDT, Jun 4, 2003 |
] Baghdad was hectic when two blogging friends e-mailed me ] to suggest that I track down "Salam Pax." I had no idea ] who or what they were talking about. I could have handed ] over the job of sorting out this Salam Pax thing to my ] interpreterâhe was a clever and funny Iraqi who never ] failed to provide what I needed, whether it was ] interviews or pizzaâbut I let it pass. I thought I had ] better things to do. ... and it turns out that Iraqi interpreter was Salam Pax. Salam Pax Is Real - How do I know Baghdad's famous blogger exists? He worked for me. By Peter Maass |
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Pentagon Project Could Put Powerful Software in Private Hands (TechNews.com) |
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Topic: Technology |
2:40 pm EDT, Jun 4, 2003 |
] A Pentagon project to develop a digital super diary that ] records heartbeats, travel, Internet chats everything a ] person does also could provide private companies with ] powerful software to analyze behavior. A very strong article about the coming conflicts between Ubicomp and Privacy. I wrote a paper on this in 1999. Search my MemeStream. Pentagon Project Could Put Powerful Software in Private Hands (TechNews.com) |
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