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 »
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