For those of us who do not have the country-language matrix of the world memorized, this site is quite helpful: Ethnologue country index I came across it while researching a work-related question, but definitely a handy site for more reasons than to do my job better.
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Countries & Languages
Wednesday, February 12th, 2003 · Comments Off on Countries & Languages
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Mere Degrees from the Columbia Astronauts
Thursday, February 6th, 2003 · 2 Comments
As the world knows all too well by now, Saturday morning brought a great tragedy: The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia. After my initial sorrow and compassion for the families left behind by the astronauts, my first reaction was along the lines of: Isn’t it about time we learned our lesson that humans aren’t […]
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Passionate Discourse
Friday, January 31st, 2003 · 1 Comment
My post yesterday about Mandela’s comments on Bush raised quite the controversial dialogue. While I’m offline for at least a couple days during the move, please have a read, browse the comments, or join the discourse. I must say I’m really psyched that my blog has spurred such dialogue, as I believe it’s incredibly important. […]
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Listen to Mandela, Bush
Thursday, January 30th, 2003 · 9 Comments
According to former South African President Nelson Mandela, “All Bush wants is Iraqi oil, because Iraq produces 64 percent of oil and he wants to get hold of it.” You couldn’t have said it better, my friend. Here’s another great quote from Mandela on the United States: One power with a president who can’t think […]
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Wednesday, January 29th, 2003 · 1 Comment
This is so gross I don’t know what else to say about it. Apparently you can climb through this giant colon as if it were one of those tube slides at a playground. No thank you. I won’t be going to see this on its San Francisco stop. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2003 Colossal […]
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“Raiders rule. Fuck the police.”
Monday, January 27th, 2003 · 6 Comments
It was anarchy on the streets of East Oakland last night following the Radiers’ 48-21 Super Bowl slaughtering by the Buccaneers. As Jen and I watched the TV news coverage of the riots last night, we couldn’t help but laugh our asses off as Raiders-obsessed fans marched through the streets of Oakland, trashing neighborhood businesses […]
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UnumProvident v. Dr. Randall Chapman
Monday, January 27th, 2003 · 7 Comments
A friend of mine was a member of the jury on this trial, which ended last week. I’m having lunch with said friend tomorrow, so it will be interesting to hear the real story, unspun by the media. Marin IJ – Jury awards $31.7 million to Novato surgeon In the 60 Minutes coverage of the […]
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World Politics: A Quick Review
Friday, January 24th, 2003 · Comments Off on World Politics: A Quick Review
For a 176-word recap of the world events of the past year or so and of Bush’s war-obsessed ways, check out this great post: bit.ch :: The World Comedy
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Karma
Friday, January 24th, 2003 · 3 Comments
The headline says it all. I will say one word: Karma. OK, how about a 2nd word: Good. Man accidentally shot to death while using gun to beat dog; had told wife he planned to kill pooch
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Bush Slipping in Polls
Thursday, January 23rd, 2003 · 2 Comments
It’s about time American people realize that Bush is up to no good. I just wonder why it took so long for his ratings to slide. Yahoo! News – Poll: Most Don’t Back Bush Stimulus Plan
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