We saw a really neat film on Friday, Bend It Like Beckham, which is as much feel-good fun as a movie can get without being formulaic.
Ignore the title if you’re not versed in English football. The film is like “Greek Wedding” in tone (living life among a smothering-if-vibrant family) and “Billy Elliot” in theme [...]
Posted by Karen in Fun on March 31st, 2003 | 1 Comment »
Perhaps you’re sick of war coverage, but I thought it was refreshing to hear a balanced, thorough report of the mood in Baghdad by a BBC correspondent.
In other news, Colin Powell and Donald Rumsfeld have started selling the next wars, just in case this one turns out to be profitable.
Posted by Karen in Politics on March 31st, 2003 | Comments Off
Steve pointed out a local project, started at SDSU, which created a diesel-electric hybrid sports car. 240HP, bright red, and it can run on bio-diesel at 80MPG! Pretty hot stuff, and it was made with mostly off-the-shelf components.
The site is a bit sparse at present, but more information and photos are available elsewhere.
Posted by Karen in Technology on March 31st, 2003 | Comments Off
It looks like the musical is jiggling back to life. Appaarently the producers of “Chicago” are making a new version of Footloose.
I think they should cast Kevin Bacon as the baptist minister this time. ;)
Posted by Karen in Fun on March 31st, 2003 | 1 Comment »
For those who were actually surprised by Michael Moore’s comments at the Oscars (and especially for those who thought he was actually booed by fellow actors), he has recently explained his comments.
“And, as I walked up to the stage, I was still thinking about the lessons that morning at Mass. About how silence, [...]
Posted by Karen in Politics on March 30th, 2003 | 2 Comments »
My high school biology teacher had a saying, “When bull elephants fight, the grass always loses.” In this case, humanitarian aid to the people of Iraq (basic needs like water and food) is in a crisis, the U.S. government is doing little to help, and most countries are reluctant to assist because funds would go [...]
Posted by Karen in Politics on March 29th, 2003 | Comments Off
Chuck brought this Apple article to my attention. Basically, there’s a way to re-set the timer inside an iBook or TiBook’s battery so that it will more accurately display the time/power remaining. Apple recommends performing this procedure “every few months”, so I’m overdue on my TiBook and Karen’s iBook.
Posted by Karen in Technology on March 28th, 2003 | Comments Off
Q: What happens when you put Stanley Tucci, Alfre Woodard, and Hillary Swank in a really crappy 50s-esque sci-fi movie?
A: Roger Ebert has a field day with it. I’m guessing that the Ebert piece is more entertaining than the movie, but that’s just me. (Thanks, Deana.)
Posted by Karen in Fun on March 28th, 2003 | 5 Comments »
I’m goin’ to Space Academy!
Details to follow.
BTW, Mars is getting more and more exciting. I’d love to think of that as an adventure trip for my 50th birthday.
Posted by Karen in Space on March 28th, 2003 | 1 Comment »
“O wad some Power the giftie gie us
To see oursels as ithers see us!”
– Robbie Burns
Others aren’t seeing us particularly favorably right now.
(Thanks to Deana for the link.)
Posted by Karen in Politics on March 28th, 2003 | 1 Comment »
