Database Nation, a different look from Reason Mag. U.S. agencies collect, examine personal data on Americans, “I didn’t know you cared what color my car was, how sweet”. Latest terror alert surprises Homeland Security officials (shouldn’t Homeland Security know about terror alerts by Ashcroft and the FBI?) Something is messed up.
Monthly Archives: May 2004
La Madonna
Went to LA last night with Anna to see Madonna. A friend was supposed to go with her, but the concert was delayed a day and he could not make it. I ended up going in his place. I am not a big fan of hers, but she put on a good show. She definitely …
Big and Bad
Wow. Crash Testing: MINI Cooper vs Ford F150 Interesting article here: Big and Bad
Terror alert tropical aqua mist
New Information Indicates Attacks in U.S. Nice: Five days into the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, with the superpowers on the brink of confrontation, President Nixon was too drunk to discuss the crisis with the British prime minister, according to newly released transcripts of tape recordings. The NY Times fesses up to being taken in on false …
Back from SF
All done with the mini-vacation. The drive up the coast (San Diego to San Fran) in the convertible was quite nice, really could not have asked for better weather. As usual, the view on the coast highway was spectacular. One thing I really enjoyed was the olfactory experience of the convertible. Driving through you could …