Archive for October, 2005
You think?
Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff selling radio, cable assets
I wonder if it’s the same Pfaltzgraff
Posted: October 31st, 2005 under Taipei.
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Halloween!
President Bush has nominated Judge Sam Allito to replace J. O’Connor. Well, we’ll see. But, when your opposition’s nickname for you is “Scalito” (or “Scalia-Lite”), what are we supposed to say?
Pluto has more moons. Cool. So, if one moon is Charon, what will the others be called? See, I figure [...]
Posted: October 31st, 2005 under Brooklyn.
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The Last Weekend of October, or Halloween’s Eve
Hmm, interesting story: due to concerns of the extinction of the beluga, beluga caviar is going to be banned. So, I guess you better eat while you can. (well, not like I eat that stuff). But, there’s almost a cost-benefit analysis - give up your luxury to save a [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2005 under Brooklyn.
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Thursday into Friday
So, the whole big news of the day: Harriet Miers, Supreme Court nominee, withdrew. On the one hand, we could see it coming. She didn’t look like quality; she may be a good lawyer, but she wasn’t the epitome of a nominee. The Right Wingers had to be reassured by the White [...]
Posted: October 28th, 2005 under Brooklyn.
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Wednesday
The passing of Civil Rights icon, Rosa Parks.
The passing of the NY Giants owner/football industry icon, Wellington Mara. Check out the Associated Press coverage - at least Mara got to enjoy the winning game on Sunday.
The latest Doonesbury storyline: Mike Doonesbury is taking his daughter, Alex, on the college tours. MIT, [...]
Posted: October 26th, 2005 under Brooklyn.
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