Daily Archives: May 20, 2002

Defeating redirection

Mac Thomason complains about being trapped by the new KausFiles, where the redirection to Slate renders his back button ineffective. The secret is speed, Mac – Hit the back button twice in rapid succession, as if you were double-clicking, and … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Swastika and the Crescent

Another fascinating magazine that we get is the Souther Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Project, a nice bit of light reading about hatred and extremism. This article goes into ties between neo-Nazi and Islamofascist organizations. Many people have written about some … Continue reading Continue reading

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Speaking of the Technology Review

Speaking of the Technology Review, it’s just loaded with great stuff this month. Here’s an article that argues that human cloning, like all other advances in reproductive technology, is inevitable. I have to say that I think author Daniel Kevles … Continue reading Continue reading

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Tanned, rested, and ready

We had a great time at the Schlitterbahn. It’s amazing what a stress-free weekend, plus a full day of activity, will do for your ability to sleep. Even though I’m now squarely behind the commentary curve, it felt good to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Sweet words on a busy day

On a busy ass-kicker of a day, when you’re still exhausted but euphoric from a trip to the Schlitterbahn, there are no words which are sweeter or more uplifting than the following: “The staff meeting this afternoon has been cancelled.” … Continue reading Continue reading

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