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Habeas Corpus, R.I.P. (1215 – 2006)

Posted on 09/29/2006 by Hal

Molly Ivins: Habeas Corpus, R.I.P. (1215 – 2006) [Truthdig] I’d like those supporting this evil bill to spare me one affliction: Do not, please, pretend to be shocked by the consequences of this legislation. And do not pretend to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Human Rights, Politics

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Posted on 09/29/2006 by Hal
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How to turn a normal WordPress installation into a working online shop (without too many tears) “Loads of people I know would like to set up shop online, and either don’t have the time or money to have a designer … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple/Mac, Current Events, del.icio.us, Geek, Information, OSX, Personal, Politics, Popular Culture, Software, Technology, Weblogs | Leave a reply

A Dark, Dark Day

Posted on 09/28/2006 by Hal

It is now official. Everything I was taught to believe about the government of the United States of America as a child, as an Eagle Scout, as a delegate to the American Legion’s Boy’s State in High School and in … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Current Events, Human Rights, Misanthropy, Politics

NASA Mars Rover Arrives at Dramatic Vista on Red Planet

Posted on 09/28/2006 by Hal
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Go little Rover! NASA Mars Rover Arrives at Dramatic Vista on Red Planet NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity has arrived at the rim of a crater approximately five times wider than a previous stadium-sized one it studied for half a year. … Continue reading →

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Rogue Presidency [Hullabaloo]

Posted on 09/28/2006 by Hal

tristero at Hullabaloo is (still) on a roll… Rogue Presidency Yes, the NY Times gets it. But it’s not telling the whole truth. The truth is that the United States government is presently holding, torturing, and even murdering countless numbers … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Politics

Dog Whistle Politics

Posted on 09/28/2006 by Hal

I have wondering about Bush’s comment about Iraq being ‘just a comma‘ and suspected that it was more code for his base. Today I saw this from Ian Welsh referenced at kottke.org. [T]his is another case where Bush is using … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Politics, Religion | Tagged Dog Whistle Politics, Never put a period where God has put a comma

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Posted on 09/28/2006 by Hal
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Ventura County Star: State “Four amateur cave explorers in Sequoia National Park have discovered a vast cave formed 1 million years ago, a labyrinth that stretches more than 1,000 feet into a mountain and features some of the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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links for 2006-09-27

Posted on 09/27/2006 by Hal
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Torture’s Long Shadow [Washington Post] Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky on how torture destroys a society from within (Dec18, 2005) (via Rafé) (tags: torture politics history soviet terrorism) Fixing Haze in Digital Photos Contrast Enhancement digital photography… (tags: photoshop photography tutorial … Continue reading →

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Current Newsweek Covers

Posted on 09/25/2006 by Hal

And just why, again, do you say Americans do not have an accurate view of the happenings outside their borders? Newsweek’s latest cover, by geographical region: [thinkprogress.org] The real question is (and I agree with fredo)– Why has Newsweek failed … Continue reading →

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links for 2006-09-24

Posted on 09/24/2006 by Hal
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Catholic Reporter Cover story — The Crusades: Why the Crusades still matter and they do still matter… (via Garret) (tags: history Islam Christianity crusades medieval)

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