I’ve been a fan of Bourdain’s travel shows for a while. Always up for anything, and ready to explore the worlds outside resorts and english menus. He was in Beirut for two days, filming on Lebanon. Then the bombs started. His article on Salon is a good read: Watching Beirut die – We went to …
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I’ll put out the fire with lighter fluid.
The war in Lebanon is such a waste, on so many levels. One understands that Israel believes that they are at war with terrorists. But it seems to be obvious to everyone else that they are laying waste to an entire country, rather than a few terrorists. Good thing the USA is around to calm …
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Messed up priorities
The USA is facing higher bills, and potential shortfalls for our energy use. Bush has committed a lot of our tax dollars towards ‘alternative’ energy sources – mostly coal [stop-gap and dirty], hydrogen [not really a source], and nuclear [expensive]. But there are two things that can have a huge impact on energy prices. These …
Whoops
Interesting.. recent research suggests that the rhythm method might kill more embryos than other methods of contraception. Eggs released outside of the “fertile week” are obviously less likely to come to full term, but can still be fertilized and become embryos. Some people might have to rethink their “natural methods” approach.
It seems giant balloons didn’t do the trick
Anna and I have received several invitations to parties with free booze and food. Phone calls, emails, coupons, and trinkets in the mail. We are being courted. The gravy train that was so enviable these last 5 years is starting to grind to a halt. Fighting over scraps, cards are offered at the slightest provocation. …
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