Day December 19, 2002

Whew I finally got my new computer configured correctly, everything working, with all the important programs moved over from the old computer. That includes Radio UserLand, the software that runs this weblog, and Outlook 2002 with all the data and…

Cities Say No to Federal Snooping. “A handful of U.S. municipalities are refusing to let their employees collaborate with federal officials seeking to spy on residents under the Patriot Act. Meanwhile, librarians are launching their own protests.” [Wired News]

People get ready The war is coming soon “Pentagon officials told CNN Thursday that the U.S. military may begin an aggressive build-up of forces in the Persian Gulf region in January, depending on decisions made in the next few days.…

All I want is some truth Just yesterday I opined here that the California deficit was now projected at 29 billion, up sharply from previous estimates, and wondered how much higher it would go, and when Gov. Davis would start telling the…

Spontaneous protest of 3,000 against INS jailings From the L.A. Times “Hundreds of men and boys from Middle Eastern countries were arrested by federal immigration officials in Southern California this week when they complied with orders to appear at INS offices…