Friday, August 23, 2002

A Nation of Bloggers and Googling by E-Mail. The number of Weblogs now tops a half-million, by most estimates. So it's no surprise that some bloggers, as the writers of these link-filled, diarylike sites are known, are carving some order out of chaos. By Pamela Licalzi O'connell. [New York Times: Technology] Every day we see stories on blogging hitting the mainstream media. It appears our little hobby has become something of a media darling, particularly in the more tech savvy publications. This short NYT story contains some good basic info as well as good links for newer bloggers. 5:51:21 PM

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U.S.: Bush to Address U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 12. 14:51 ET - Reuters [NewsBlip.com] You think the Bush security team will do a rotten vegetable sweep before the Chimp’s speech? 5:41:52 PM

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Trial by public humiliation. Some birth mothers in Florida must publish their sexual histories in local newspapers if they wish to place their child for private adoption. [Salon.com] Folks in Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Arkansas are pissed. Florida has become the laughing stock of the nation in a breathtakingly short time. Goobers from the other “We’re all idiots” states want their titles back.   How is it that a state previously best known for white sand beaches, Northern retirees and Cuban immigrants has suddenly become the poster child for political idiocy and governmental incompetence?   Oh, wait. Never mind. One look the CEO of Florida provides all of the answers. No doubt. Bush is a leader. He’s led Florida right down the toilet, just like his idiot brother did in Texas. 5:41:05 PM

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Bush Omits Mention of California Candidate He Went to Aid. President Bush today did not mention the name of the faltering gubernatorial candidate, Bill Simon Jr., in a welcoming ceremony. By David Stout. [New York Times: Politics] “I’m counting on all of you to get out and support my dear friend and colleague, good ol’ What’s-his’name.” 5:36:29 PM

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numinous: Dictionary.com Word of the Day. numinous [Dictionary.com Word of the Day] 5:14:16 PM

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Robert Orben. "To err is human--and to blame it on a computer is even more so." [Quotes of the Day] 5:14:02 PM

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Carl Sandburg. "I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way." [Quotes of the Day] 5:13:49 PM

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Victor Hugo. "Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart." [Motivational Quotes of the Day] 5:13:34 PM

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John F. Kennedy. "Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm." [Quotes of the Day] 5:13:24 PM

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Joseph Baretti. "I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am." [Quotes of the Day] 5:13:15 PM

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Will Rogers. "I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts." [Quotes of the Day] 5:13:05 PM

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Helen Rowland. "One man's folly is another man's wife." [Quotes of the Day] 5:12:48 PM

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