Archive for March, 2008



Rating three websites

Published on March 27, 2008

Unnatural Causes

I would rate the site a B-

There is no focus and nothing compelling me to search deeper into the site if I am not already a convert. The site is preaching to the choir rather than trying to sway people through argument. It is dark and dangerous and not a nice place to be.

Compare it to this: Story of Stuff

You could argue that the Story of Stuff is even more sad but the site looks happy and engaging. I would not have looked deeper into the website if it was not so open and airy. It felt fun and so I watched the excellent Flash movie. You will also note that navigation is out of
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What is all the hoopla about?

Published on March 25, 2008


FOX Lies!! Irresponsible Media! Barack Obama Pastor Wright

  • This is a time for self examination
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    I have been watching the firestorm over Rev Wright with interest. I just can not get my head around the fact that we as a nation are so far apart on these issues. When I hear what was said, my reaction is, “Yeah, so what? Everything he is saying is accurate. The ‘AIDS was created’ thing is an understandable stretch but I believe it even if it has not been proven.”

  • Our atomic bombs killed +200,000 - The committee rejected the use of the weapon against a strictly military objective because of the chance of missing a small
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  • Republicans are getting tripped up

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    Ulan writes:

    Consensus on Counting the Innocent: We Can’t
    As if to make my point.

    “What the debate demonstrates is that we know almost nothing about the number of innocent people in prison.”

    If Republicans are serious about law and order, should they not be at the forefront of making sure the laws are followed and applied equally? Fiz says Obama is “race-baiting” but fails to note that a disproportionate number of folks in prison are people of color. Republicans seem to be OK with that.

    I am not OK with it. I believe we should be getting folks to NOT go to jail. That may involve teaching them in better schools. It may involve getting them jobs that pay enough to
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    Ready - Rough Cut

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    Obama Speaks

    Published on March 20, 2008


    John Stewart on Race


    A More Perfect Union


    Super Tuesday

    South Carolina


    New Hampshire


    Yes We Can Video


    Iowa


    Obama at yearly Kos


    Democratic Convention 2004


    Our Next President - Barack Obama!

    Published on March 18, 2008

    His finest work yet! Bravo Obama, Bravo!!!

    I am here because of Ashley!


    What’s Wrong With Our Popular States?

    Published on March 13, 2008

    “…people living in more diverse areas evince less trust for others — no matter what their race. Maybe it shouldn’t surprise us that while white Democrats in rural states are apparently willing to accept the notion of a racially transcendent candidate, those living in the shadow of postindustrial atrophy seem to have a harder time detaching from enduring stereotypes, and they may be less optimistic that the country as a whole would actually elect a black candidate.”

    Excellent article! Wow!

    I would add that Clinton’s message of fear and code words for the scary “other” taking control resonates with those whose lives have been shaped by fear. When you are rural, even if you are poor and uneducated, you are
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    iPhone OS Development

    Published on March 11, 2008

    I could not agree more with the folks over at ipodhacks.com. With the release of the new iPhone SDK and the low barrier to entry ($99 fee and you must own a Mac), I think we are on the cusp of a major shift in computing.

    Exciting times indeed!


    sched.org

    Published on March 10, 2008

    I find this very interesting. Organizing data in a way that makes it useful. Yes!


    International Women’s Day

    Published on March 8, 2008

    Catalina Claro - It Doesn’t Feel Good

    It doesn’t feel good
    It doesn’t hurt
    I can’t explain it
    Without words

    You’re like a sunrise
    You’re like a sun
    You’re like the young bird
    That hasn’t sung

    I can’t look at you
    You’re so beautiful
    I can’t look at you
    You’re so beautiful…