Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Eric Muller thinks Thomas Woods Jr. has a problem with the Jews. I'm not sure the passage he quotes proves that, as there is plenty of room to oppose Israeli policy without being an anti-Semite. I agree that conflating "Jews" with "Zionists" or "Israelis" is not kosher. But the passage clearly bespeaks a lack of empathy for Muslims -- Woods decries the situation in Palestine, noting that things are bad for the Christians there but not mentioning the majority religion of the region... 4:12:31 PM    comment []

OutDaBox: "A brother stole my cell phone...Such is life in the ghetto." 3:55:51 PM    comment []

"Next week John Edwards will participate in an exciting new medium: podcasting. He will answer your questions and update you on his family and projects. Do you have a question for John Edwards? Click here." (Thanks for the heads up, Brian.) My advice: talk to us, not at us. Production values are less important than tone and warmth and message. Your blog never quite captured your natural voice, this may be your medium. Oh, and Go Heels. 3:51:49 PM    comment []

Tom Sorensen in the Charlotte Observer: "Charlotte fans, if you need one more reason to despise the ACC, this is it. "But you don't need another reason. What are you going to do, collect the whole set?" (via ACC Hoops) 3:43:12 PM    comment []

The Panda's Thumb blog is a place to "discuss evolutionary theory, critique the claims of the antievolution movement, defend the integrity of both science and science education, and share good conversation." (via Backwards City) 3:35:59 PM    comment []

Major computer issues. Not pleasant. Tech support in NY doing what can be done over the phone, similar to tower talking non-pilot through flying a plane... 3:27:39 PM    comment []