Tuesday, March 5, 2002

Microsoft CEO: State sanctions would destroy Windows [IDG InfoWorld] Yes, now they're threatening to take away Windows! Please, please don't! We'll be good, honest!--As if. 11:57:01 PM

Fairfax IT: Apple chief blasts labels. Steve Jobs is pleased to have been awarded a Grammy by the recording industry last Wednesday night, for technical achievements in music for Apple Computer. But that doesn't stop him from criticising record labels' efforts in digital distribution. [Tomalak's Realm] I hate to say it, but Steve's point of view may, may be clouded by Apple's own involvement in the mp3 revolution. 11:51:13 PM

Bush vows Mid-East peace moves. President Bush says he will redouble efforts to end Middle East violence, as bloodshed in the region continues unabated. [BBC News: world] If only the Administration could take a fresh stance, not one connected to Saudi Arabia or Israel. 11:48:04 PM

~What the Middle East papers say. March 5: Amid one of the worst cycles of violence since the start of the intifada in Israel, Chris Alden reviews the English-language press in the Middle East. [Guardian Unlimited] The local press shows some balance, yet the press doesn't drive either side. 11:46:12 PM

No Letup in Mideast Violence; 5 Israelis and 2 Palestinians Killed. The violence showed no sign of ending today after a series of attacks, including one on an Arab school claimed by a previously unknown Jewish group. [The New York Times: International News] I think by now it is clear that this mess won't clean itself up. The question is, who will? 11:39:42 PM

US steel tariffs anger allies. Trade war looms as President Bush throws the US steel industry a lifeline by announcing tariffs of up to 30% on imports. [BBC News: world] America stands behind the free market...unless it doesn't. 11:37:59 PM

Pioneer 10 makes contact. One of the most distant probes ever launched into space has contacted Earth to say all is well. [BBC News: sci/tech] This thing is over 9 billion miles from here and it just keeps on going. 11:34:47 PM

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