IBM vs. Halliburton vs. S&P 500. Who do you think is winning? In a world where CEO's are motivated by short-term performance of their company's stock, doesn't Halliburton still benefit from its contracts in Iraq even without explicitly profiteering?

"The contrast between the press's feistiness since the end of the war and its meekness before it highlights one of the most entrenched and disturbing features of American journalism: its pack mentality. Editors and reporters don't like to diverge too sharply from what everyone else is writing. When a president is popular and a consensus prevails, ( Read more... )

Ever wonder where Bush got his $85 million currently languishing in his campaign coffers? Where Dean got his $40 million? Where Kerry got his $20 million? The Center for Public Integrity has published it's report on the money trail. Don't want to spoil everything, but guess which bankrupt energy giant was Bush's numero uno contributor?

Aliens have pervaded my being again ( Read more... )

I found a tube of lipstick on my floor after the party on Saturday. It is in a shiny metallic tube which is a silver/light gold color. If you think it might be yours, I can give you a better description later when it's in front of me ( Read more... )

Dubya and NASA have been discussing the future of the space program. Apparently, they want to go back to the moon. A space race with China is in the making. Buzz Aldrin has a more insightful vision for NASA.

I happen to agree with Bill Moyers' thoughts on media ownership - major news outlets are lacking independence and diversity (and an attention span). Now, the Republicans are trying to relax the rules about media consolidation once again as part of the Omnibus Appropriations bill. Send your congressman email if this is something you care about. ( Read more... )

I found an old banjo at my parent's house this evening. I think the banjo came from a friend of the family - a person from my grandmother's generation. The leather front of the banjo is ripped. The bridge is teetering. There's no way it will stay in tune. I need to get it repaired ( Read more... )

The folk music classes at Calliope are having their end of the semester performance at the Quiet Storm coffee house this Wednesday. Both myself and sui66iy will be showing up to sing. I'll also be fiddling up a storm. There will also be a variety of other performers.

What: Folk music performance
Where: Quiet Storm coffe house
When: Wednesday, December 3

What ( Read more... )