Month April 2006

Wireless

So I’m in the hotel lobby trying to get on the Net because the server the wireless in the room connects to wasn’t responding. A techy-looking guy walks past, sees the PC, says I can’t get online, can you? Not…

Sen. Goofball

Just heard some senator on NPR saying, because of gas prices, he was backing a $100 refund check to American drivers – and that this proves that “Congress gets it.” It was the best laugh Sue and I had all…

Connection spotty

We’re at a convention these next few days. The wireless isn’t working inthe room but is working in the lobby. So, blogging may (or may not) be haphazard the next few days. Depends if they fix their network or not.

Nepal Maoists announce cease-fire

The Maoists were clear that the cease-fire is for three months only and “with the intention to encourage the political parties to announce an unconditional special assembly.” The rebels are for now “being flexible in order to trust the parties”…