Monthly Archives: May 2004

Wonderful and Contentious Changes

Posted on May 19, 2004 by Karl

Frontier’s kernel to be open sourced! (Scripting.com). Movable Type gets a new license structure and terms. The trend of some great webloggers migrating from Movable Type to other alternatives accelerates. It was already underway anyway. Whenever us tech geeks see … Continue reading →

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Good-bye Angel

Posted on May 19, 2004 by Karl

“After five precarious seasons, Angel goes out like the ornery rock star showcase it might have been. ” Read it (beware – there be spoilers here) at PopMatters.

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He Was From Philadelphia

Posted on May 12, 2004 by Karl

Nick Berg, from our area, is someone who only wanted to help in Iraq (Philly.com). He disappeared. No one noticed except for family and friends until the video was released of his murder (Salon). By watching the video, you do … Continue reading →

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Some Good Progress

Posted on May 10, 2004 by Karl

Just wanted to report that grandpop has made some good progress. He is now fully aware of the people around him, when awake, and although you couldn’t hear him, he asked for water tonight. Richelle was able to dab a … Continue reading →

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Richelle’s Grandfather Is In Intensive Care

Posted on May 8, 2004 by Karl

Richelle’s grandpop started coughing up blood late Thursday night. We got the call right before the Friends finale started. We rushed to the emergency room. First, let me share that he is stable…. we think. And it’s the “we think” … Continue reading →

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Censorship

Posted on May 5, 2004 by Karl

Disney Blocks Anti-Bush Movie…Allegedly Because It Fears Retaliation from Bush Family (Discourse.net (the anti-Instawhatever)). Sinclair censored Koppel and Nightline (WorkingForChange). CBS delayed report on Iraqi prison abuse after military chief’s plea (Guardian). The American Civil Liberties Union disclosed that it … Continue reading →

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A Plan, and Now Hope

Posted on May 4, 2004 by Karl

On April 30th John Kerry released his plan for Iraq. He has now released an ad campaign that emphasizes hope over fear. Things are bad. We can do better. Here is the way.

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Kerry, His Message, And The On-Going Nichification Of Us All

Posted on May 2, 2004 by Karl

I hate to say this, but the main fear I had about Kerry, early during the nomination process, has come back to haunt me. Kerry is being defined by his opponent. I got into a political discussion with some friends … Continue reading →

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Foster care is un-American

Posted on May 2, 2004 by Karl

That’s the title of a daming article at SF-Gate.

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“Voter’s Guide for Serious Catholics”

Posted on May 2, 2004 by Karl

That’s the title of a pamphlet given out at church last week. It informed me of my moral role as a Catholic voter: “Service of the common good requires citizens to fulfill their roles in the life of the political … Continue reading →

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