14-Feb-03

Salon may not last past February People have predicted the death for awhile now so we'll have to wait and see.  If you're a Salon blogger, you might want to think about setting up elsewhere, just in case.  I did my small part by subscribing until 2004 but I can't write or pay for them.  I'll be at http://tenorman.net sometime soon.  I believe this to be my last post here.  Actually whether Salon lasts or not I'm done with them except for visiting a few of you Salon bloggers. 7:33:42 PM | permalink

Love in the Time of Smallpox Love in the Time of Smallpox Terror warnings be damned! This Valentine’s Day you can hug with your honey without fear of attack – with these handy tips. Dennis Mahoney keeps the romance alive. [via The Morning News - Features] 9:06:29 AM | permalink

George & Tony Woh. 9:04:38 AM | permalink

Iraq resolution "unclear" Analysis: Iraq resolution 'unclear' The findings of the UN weapons inspectors in their report to the Security Council on Friday will spark renewed debate about resolution 1441. [via news.google.com / World]   1441 does not say that another resolution would be necessary to authorise military action, and the Americans and the British maintain that they already have all the authority they need. Why is Resolution 1441 so unclear? Because the governments that negotiated it could not agree on so many things and simply left them out.   9:01:40 AM | permalink

Savage Messiah wins three awards Ararat big winner at Genies [via CBC.CA] The film Savage Messiah won three Genies, including best supporting actress award for Pascale Montpetit and best actor for Luc Picard. "Reactions were kind of mixed because it's not the type of movie you fall in love with. People watch it and find themselves very troubled," said Picard, who played real-life '80s cult leader Roch Thériault. 8:58:28 AM | permalink

13-Feb-03

Happy Valentine's Day Just enjoy the picture and leave your anxieties behind, if only for a moment. 11:20:52 PM | permalink

Ain't That A Shame Javascript ads are the worst, especially in the Opera browser -- takes ten seconds or more to connect to third-party servers, must collect their commercials though.  They've got us though because we mostly need java and javascript on.  Blocking pop-up windows is not enough. You made me cry When you said good-bye. Ain't that a shame! My tears fell like rain. Ain't that a shame! You're the one to blame! You broke my heart When you said we'll part. Ain't that a shame! My tears fell like rain. Ain't that a shame! You're the one to blame! Oh well, good-bye, Although I'll cry. Ain't that a shame! My tears fell like rain. Ain't that a shame! You're the one to blame! 12:18:48 AM | permalink

12-Feb-03

voyons donc If you visit Quebec, just say this a few times per day.  You can add a "ben" in front of it as well. 11:57:45 PM | permalink

Salon's covering more than USA Here and here.  I wish Salon could cover the world all the time but I realize how expensive it is.  I was a little disappointed when most of Salon Premium was political coverage but now that it includes all articles  I feel like I'm getting a lot more for the cost -- which is fair.  (as long as more people subscribe so we can keep Salon going, no matter what Penny and Weisblott say) 11:51:13 PM | permalink

Tina Brown makes it interesting I normally wouldn't care about the subjects she's been covering but she's got such a nice style that I pay attention to her.  (some of you may have to watch an ad, but at least it's still accessible)  Teevee?  It's almost my first-year anniversary for giving it up.    Tim Russert?   Stephanopoulos, Clinton press-secretary, or something, right? 11:42:26 PM | permalink

If tired of 2003, read 1659/60 Sunday 12 February 1659/60 In the morning, it being Lord’s day, Mr. Pierce came to me to enquire how things go. We drank our morning draft together and thence to White Hall, where Dr. Hones preached; but I staid not to hear, but walking in the court, I heard that Sir Arth. Haselrigge was newly gone into the City to Monk, and that Monk’s wife removed from White Hall last night. Home again, where... 11:36:30 PM | permalink

But is it enough for war? Iraq inspectors find banned missile system THE chief United Nations weapons inspector will report tomorrow that Iraq has been developing a ballistic missile that is in clear violation of UN restrictions. [via news.google.com / World] 11:34:59 PM | permalink

New home and Movable Type soon tenorman.net is now live but there's nothing yet there.  I've just e-mailed the great team at Movable Type and I hope to be set up shortly.  I lack their expertise with setting the software up and even when I'm set up it may take me awhile to learn the ropes. I've enjoyed my time at Salon and the Blogging Network but I really want my own place with Hosting Matters. I thought it would be more expensive but I don't use much bandwidth so I should be fine with the $6/month package.  Even though I was at two places during the past year I used only 5 MB at my Salon Blog.  Radio software would have cost $40/year and my own server will cost $72/year so that's not much of a difference.  Movable Type is free but I will donate once I'm set up.  I'm still not as comfortable as most when it comes to expression but this blogging thing is helping me a lot.  If only all the social phobes could have their own place -- other than the spam-troll-infested Usenet. (I haven't visited that group much but there's lots of "snap out of it" and "F*%) this and that", etc.) I almost went back to digital cable but blogging is better and if I really want to be entertained I'll visit theatres and/or get a membership at the National Film Board. Oh, and Videotron, kiss off with your outages. 10:10:19 AM | permalink

John Hawkins interviews Steyn John Hawkins presents: "The Mark Steyn Interview." It will be no shock to those of you who value Steyn's columns.... [via KenLayne.com]   A great interview. 9:49:07 AM | permalink

11-Feb-03

S. Korea turns to Europe for help South Korea turns to Europe for help with North Korean crisis [via CBC.CA]   Yo, South Korea, there is no solution.  Don't waste your time with Europe as it's still debating whether to remove a dictator and/or whether to protect a neighbouring country from a police state. 10:42:11 PM | permalink

Pierre Bourque: He's back The former mayor of Montreal is by far the most attractive political figure in Quebec today, says WILLIAM JOHNSON Mr. Bourque not only joined the PQ's most dangerous rival. At the same press conference to declare his candidacy, he handed journalists a stunning manifesto, A Quebec that is United and Open to the World,in which he renounced his past separatist views, urged Quebeckers to plan for a future within the Canadian federation, and even asked them to view English favourably as a means of communicating with other peoples in every part of the planet. This text, he said, explains why he is joining the ADQ and "outlines my vision of a Quebec with a thousand faces, integrated harmoniously within Canada and the rest of the world." 10:59:02 AM | permalink

Oscars 2002 Oscar Nominees [via FARK]   I, of course, won't be watching this, but I hope "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" wins for writing -- dvd is on its way, even though it's short on extras -- and that Roman Polanski wins for best directing and then promptly turns himself into the authorities for messing with an underage girl back in the seventies.  (why not, he's around seventy now anyway, do the time, prick)  10:26:42 AM | permalink

Bob Seger lyrics: We've Got Tonight I know it's late I know your weary I know your plans don't include me still here we are both of us lonely longing for shelter from all that we see why should we worry no one will care girl look at the stars so far away We've got tonight who needs tomorrow we've got tonight babe why dont you stay deep in my soul I've been so lonely all of my hopes fading away ive longed for love like everyone else does i know ill keep searchin even after today so there it is girl I've said it all now and here we are babe what do you say we've got tonight who needs tomorrow we've got tonight babe why dont you stay I know its late I know your weary ohhhh I know your plans dont include me still here we are both of us lonely , both of us lonely we've got tonight who needs tomorrow lets make it last lets find a way turn out the light come take my hand now we've got tonight  why dont you stay we've got tonight who needs tomorrow lets make it last lets find a way turn out the light come take my hand now we've got tonight  why dont you stay ohh we've got tonight who needs tomorrow lets make it last lets find a way turn out the light come take my hand now we've got tonight  why dont you stay ohhh ohhhhh why dont you stay 9:39:31 AM | permalink

10-Feb-03

Pentagon's order: 77,000 bodybags Pentagon has ordered 77,000 bodybags, compared with 16,000 for the Gulf War in 1991 [via FARK] 11:58:21 PM | permalink

Franco-Phones The Raven does it again, look at this find: Franco-Phones I've heard of "shotgun dialing," but this is a bit much. French police seized two cell-phone guns on Friday at the home of a robbery and drug-dealing suspect. And this report says "a Croatian gun dealer was caught attempting to smuggle a shipment through Slovenia," while more were found during a drug bust in Amsterdam. According to the U.S. Customs Service, "hitting the 5, 6, 7 and 8 buttons on the phone gun fires four .22- caliber rounds in quick succession." You load one of these things by twisting it apart at the middle to expose a four-chambered compartment, as shown in the photo, and the bullets shoot out of the antenna. Otherwise they're indentical in every respect to a normal phone. "These would be lethal at 10 meters," said Michel Lavaud, head of a local police brigade. 11:45:44 PM | permalink

Picture of the Day Fri Feb 7,10:35 AM ET A cheetah at the Bronx Zoo in New York rubs a log that has been sprayed with perfume in this undated photo. Perfume scented objects provide a way to stimulate the animals and enrich their lives according to scientists working with the zoo's Wildlife Enrichment Program. (Julie Larsen Maher/Wildlife Conservation Society via Reuters) 10:32:32 PM | permalink

Drug traces found in water Who knows what the effects will be.  I'm not going to worry about this though.  We have other things to look forward to: Norwalk virus, mosquitos that will kill us this summer, etc. 10:07:03 PM | permalink

The Sigma Protocol & Jussi Bjorling The Sigma Protocol, is a fantastic read.  I'm around page 350 and I hope to finish it later this week.  I have a Jussi Bjorling book that's next on my list, and it's written -- in large part -- by his widow.  I've been listening to around twenty-five stations at Live365 and I'm looking forward to not only reading a book about the good and bad aspects of one of the greatest tenors in history, but also, the experience of listening to Bjorling's performances at the same time.  I wish I could have seen and heard this man in person but I'm pretty fortunate. 10:00:17 PM | permalink

Steven Den Beste's The Players and the Game Wow.  I read and listen to way too much news but from now on I'll be leaving room for this man's coverage.  Take your time and read the whole thing.  I wonder how much will turn out to be true -- and/or if that truth will ever be shared. 9:53:35 PM | permalink

Prepare for war. 11:08:35 AM | permalink

I'm planning on moving to a Moveable Type blog -- cannot afford a great design yet but I'll take a default look for starters.  I may be away for more than a few days but I'll be blogging at http://tenorman.net  I hope the move goes smoothly but if it doesn't I'll return to my Salon blog.  1:23:15 AM | permalink

9-Feb-03

product recommendations by miss feva Thanks, miss feva. 10:22:02 PM | permalink

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Fark links Iran declares nuclear ambitions Tennessee airport gives away free socks 10:03:07 PM | permalink

7-Feb-03

Teachers r great, but not this one Lots of negative events in my city -- like another fire in my neighbourhood, for one -- but today's news out of Toronto Takes The Cake: Instead of studying pi, a Jarvis Collegiate student is facing an assault charge for pushing a cream pie into the face of a teacher who had volunteered for a charity smooshing. 8:06:48 PM | permalink

JOIN AMERICA? DREAM ON A North American "confederation" is never going to happen. Not now, not in 50 years. Europeans, living on a continent of mostly failed nation states that rewrite their constitutions every generation as they lurch from Third Empire to Fifth Republic, have concluded understandably enough that supranational institutions are the way to go. Equally understandably, Americans have no interest in diluting either sovereignty or democratic accountability in transnational bodies. Canadians are free to fantasise about a North American Supreme Court with the likes of Madame L'Heureux-Dube on it, just as I'm free to fantasise about being strapped to a rack while a whip-wielding Shiela Copps walks across my back in stilettos. But my fantasy's got more chance of coming true. 11:01:29 AM | permalink

What Washington wants to hear When U.S. Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld talked of Old and New Europe, he got this much right: Europe must stand for Western values, says JOHN LLOYD 10:59:25 AM | permalink