Daily Archives: September 22,2004

DOOOOOOOOOMED!

President Vladimir Putin of Russia responded to the recent terror attacks there by announcing plans for a radical restructuring of the Russian political system that would end the popular election of regional governors and district representatives in parliament. [Lexington Herald-Leader] … Continue reading

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from Sep 7

Chechen militants took more than 1,000 children and adults hostage at a school in southern Russia, though the Russian government lied at first and claimed that there were only 354 hostages; at least 338 died, half of whom were children, … Continue reading

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from Aug 31

A new study showed that the air pollution created by cigarettes is 10 times worse than diesel exhaust. The head of the EPA said that fish in almost all lakes and rivers and streams in the United States are contaminated … Continue reading

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From Aug 24

The American Civil Liberties Union warned that the federal government has been using corporations to carry out surveillance of citizens because private firms are not subject to many privacy and civil-liberties laws. [Wired] German men were being admonished to pee … Continue reading

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Polarize the hull plating

I’ve been watching a lot of Enterprise lately, and introducing Marlo to series via the good episodes from the first season. Holy smokes does the third season seem like crap compared to episodes like “Silent Enemy” and “Dear Doctor.” It’s … Continue reading

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I wrote it down in my diary so I wouldn’t HAVE to remember!

If I were to put an ad in the Georgia Straight, it would look like this: Bass player wanted for The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets. The fewer the addictions the better. Ability to play guitar and/or drums an asset. … Continue reading

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