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Wednesday, August 20, 2003

Howard Dean: 'We Cannot Afford to Fail' - A Real Program for Iraq
"We Cannot Afford to Fail".

BURLINGTON--Governor Howard Dean issued this statement on Iraq:

"Since last April, I have been calling on President Bush to internationalize the reconstruction effort in Iraq. I repeat that call today.

"Expert after expert has returned from Iraq stating that the window of opportunity is closing faster than anyone expected and that our chance to successfully stabilize and rebuild the country is quickly passing. Despite this, the Bush Administration refuses to seek a UN mandate so that our historic allies and friends can join us in this effort and speed up the reconstruction process.

"I call on the Bush Administration to take the following steps to encourage our proven allies and friends, including France, Germany, India, and Turkey to join us in Iraq and to accelerate the reconstruction process. We must:

* Work with the UN to build the largest coalition possible to help us succeed in Iraq;

* Make clear our intention to share decision-making on security and reconstruction issues in Iraq with those countries and international institutions that join the international coalition;

* Prioritize restoring law and order and the resumption of electricity, water, and sanitation services -- they are fundamental to success in all other areas;

* Focus on developing Iraqi capacity to undertake key functions as soon as possible;

* Decentralize the operations of the Coalition Authority and make money more forthcoming and flexible;

* Employ the sizable number of available Iraqis with short term public works projects and get state-run enterprises up and running, even if they must be downsized and privatized later;

* Push for UN oversight of the successor to the Oil for Food program;

* Award reconstruction contracts to the best US or foreign bidder in a transparent and open process.

"Yesterday's bombing of the UN headquarters in Iraq appears to have been an effort to dissuade other members of the international community from assisting us. It is vital to our chances of success that the Bush Administration redouble its efforts to internationalize the military and civilian presence and to speed up the stabilization and rebuilding process. We cannot afford to fail."

[Blog for America]
4:47:16 PM    

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Phoenix Activity Reported on Howard Rheingold's 'Smart Mobs' Blog
A brief mention of the recent Arizona flash mob on the Smart Mobs weblog, under "Other news reports."
3:29:16 PM    

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Smart Mobs (Word on the Street Part II)
On the Internet, they know when it's a dog

The movie industry starts to feel the bite of greater inter-personal communications. It's not P2P, but instead text messaging of instant reviews by movie goers. Word of mouth is swamping out opening week marketing blitzes, spreading the word if the flick is a canine.

Hunters, not sheep. Get used to it.

Via Smart Mobs [Due Diligence]
3:12:39 PM    

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A Sample from Andrew Bayer

What is sampling?. What is sampling? To some, sampling is an art. To others it's a question of permission and legality. With modern technology, movies and tv shows can also become great sources of samples, as seen in the The Top 1035 Sample Sources List. [MetaFilter]

Nifty link there for the top sample sources - did you know that Blade Runner is the most sampled source ever, it seems?

[Andrew Bayer Is Fairly Unbalanced]
2:54:11 PM    

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Cartoonist Panels
A picture named krk.gif21:55. Just back from Brussels and too tired to do any serious blogging. Even worse, I might have to work in London tomorrow, so don't expect too many updates. Meanwhile enjoy the little comic I did especially for all of you. [The Cartoonist]
2:28:13 PM    

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Good Vibrations
Rockin' on without Microsoft. Sterling Ball, whose company is the world's leading maker of premium guitar strings, explains why he made the move to open source and why he's never looked back since. [CNET News.com]

I have said it before: The BSA is the best promoter of Free Software there is. I would love to see Scoble spinning this. I really do, I like the guy, really, I'm serious, I really do... I am also proud that I am an Ernie Ball user for my three guitars. Damn! Look at their uptime! Amazing!

[Tyromaniac]
1:10:43 PM    

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Military Families to Rally in Crawford, Texas
Military Families to Rally in Crawford, Texas. To send President Bush a message - BRING THEM HOME NOW.

The truth is coming out. The American public was deceived by the Bush administration about the motivation for and intent of the invasion of Iraq. It is equally apparent that the adminis... [AZplace]
10:39:15 AM    

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At Your Leisure
Top Ten Things Overheard During George W. Bush's Vacation.

Top Ten Things Overheard During George W. Bush's Vacation

From David Letterman

10. "This vacation is flying by -- only 33 days left"

9. "Dang, Springer's a rerun"

8. "These margaritas are weapons of mass destruction"

7. "Whoever's in charge really screwed up the economy"

6. "My God! Mars is coming right at us!"

5. "Don't worry, George. In 17 months, you'll have the longest vacation of your life"

4. "Better start making stuff up for the State of the Union Address"

3. "I'm itching to declare another war"

2. "Proceed with 'Operation Letterman.' Make it look like an accident"

1. "Sitting around doing nothing reminds me of being president"

[Via CBS

[Earl Bockenfeld's Radio Weblog]
2:11:04 AM    

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'I Quote'
An ironic quote, considering former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's less than glorious exit from office in 1990. In the end, she did not get her way. After a long time in office, she was forced out.

Margaret Thatcher. "I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end." [Quotes of the Day]
1:35:48 AM    

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Ride the Wave
The Mediaburn Surfer's Decal. Full color, 4 mil vinyl, waterproof and UV proof - year round outdoor tuff. $2.00 plus S&H, Paypal accepted.
12:45:31 AM    

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Does Bustamante's 'Tough Love' Win in California?
For those against Arnold. Via Cinema Minima and Byan Bell.

Bryan Bell's impromptu No Arnold badge. No! Arnold Schwarzeneggar Designer Bryan Bell designed this Anti-Arnold badge in 12 minutes. [Bryan Bell]
[cinema minima]
12:31:56 AM    

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