Month November 2002

Miss World contest moved after…

Miss World contest moved after 100 die in riotsA Nigerian newspaper said the prophet Muhammed might have married a Miss World contestant and the country erupted into riots and murderous violence. What’s more, it seems to be getting worse, not…

US allows staff to quit…

US allows staff to quit Jordan. The United States says all non-essential diplomatic personnel can leave Jordan¸ amid concerns for the safety of US citizens. This indicates war is close and that any American in the Middle East is a target. Uh, so, given…

Computer privacy, some tools to…

Computer privacy, some tools to use The drive to kill all privacy in financial dealings and communications is nearing a conclusion. The control freaks are winning, and your privacy is just about gone. But, if you’re reading this, you already…

Twelve killed in Miss World…

Twelve killed in Miss World riots At least 50 people are killed in a northern Nigerian city after thousands of Muslim youths go on the rampage, protesting at the beauty contest. Many more are also believed to have died, after…

Pod creatures capture Nancy Pelosi

Pod creatures capture Nancy PelosiArianna Huffington’s latest Was it “Meet the Press” or the Sci-Fi Channel? Watching Nancy Pelosi make her first Sunday morning TV appearance since being elected House Minority Leader, I had to check the cable box twice…