Trail: Adam Khan's Web Visits http://www.adamkhan.net/trail/ Adam Khan's links of interest en adam@engaging.net Copyright 2009 2009-01-06T12:53:58+00:00 Three-state solution We need real states with real security forces; John Bolton and Giora Eiland on the three-state solution (as mocked by foreignpolicy.com) We need real states with real security forces;
John Bolton and Giora Eiland on the three-state solution
(as mocked by foreignpolicy.com)

]]> 2009-01-06T12:53:58+00:00 “Did Israel Use “Disproportionate Force” in Gaza?” by Dore Gold Dore Gold debunks disproportionate force in Gaza; international law defines it not by what the other guy did first but by what you’re trying to achieve. Dore Gold debunks disproportionate force in Gaza;
international law defines it not by what the other guy did first
but by what you’re trying to achieve.

]]> 2008-12-29T17:07:00+00:00 MostDays.org “I’m Merlin [Mann] and I’m making a video every day this week whether you like it or not.” “I’m Merlin [Mann] and I’m making a video every day this week whether you like it or not.”

]]> 2009-01-05T19:25:30+00:00 “More Pictures of the ‘Terrorist’ Childrenthat the BBC Don’t Show” by Tony Greenstein Tony “socialist, anti-Zionist, anti-racist” Greenstein has images of child victims of the Gaza bombings that should be viewed. Tony “socialist, anti-Zionist, anti-racist” Greenstein has images of child victims of the Gaza bombings that should be viewed.

]]> 2009-01-05T18:57:31+00:00 “Israel’s international support is in pretty good shape” notes Barry Rubin Israel’s diplomatic situation is fine, Barry Rubin observes. Israel’s diplomatic situation is fine, Barry Rubin observes.

]]> 2009-01-05T01:14:09+00:00 “The Unwisdom of Crowds” in The Weekly Standard Michael Lewis tells the tale of the financial crisis while Christopher Caldwell explains the paradoxical way central banks can help. [Via David Brooks] Michael Lewis tells the tale of the financial crisis while Christopher Caldwell explains the paradoxical way central banks can help. [Via David Brooks]

]]> 2009-01-04T21:46:50+00:00 Collectorsworld.net Get a 20% discount at my Dad’s online shop Collectorsworld.net by mentioning adamkhan.net. Get a 20% discount at my Dad’s online shop Collectorsworld.net by mentioning adamkhan.net.

]]> 2009-01-04T12:08:02+00:00 “Defeating the enemy” by David Horowitz David Horowitz, editor of The Jerusalem Post, provides the best article so far on the Gaza assault, reading like a history. David Horowitz, editor of The Jerusalem Post, provides the best article so far on the Gaza assault, reading like a history.

]]> 2009-01-03T02:01:09+00:00 “Bargain Hunting for Books, and Feeling Sheepish About It” in The New York Times It arrived just fine, the hardback I bought a few weeks ago for £0.43 plus £2.75 postage via an Amazon reseller. Crazily cheap books are becoming increasingly common. It arrived just fine, the hardback I bought a few weeks ago for £0.43 plus £2.75 postage via an Amazon reseller. Crazily cheap books are becoming increasingly common.

]]> 2008-12-31T13:37:05+00:00 “For Good Self-Control, Try Getting Religious About It” in The New York Times Religious people have more self-control because they’ve given their personal goals an aura of sacredness. Religious people have more self-control because they’ve given their personal goals an aura of sacredness.

]]> 2008-12-31T09:18:29+00:00 “Why Israel Feels Threatened” by Benny Morris Benny Morris, dean of Zionist history, explicates Israel’s current unease. Benny Morris, dean of Zionist history, explicates Israel’s current unease.

]]> 2008-12-31T09:13:47+00:00 “The failed Muslim states to come” by Spengler Financial crises, like epidemics, kill the unhealthy first, Spengler argues. Iran. Pakistan. Financial crises, like epidemics, kill the unhealthy first, Spengler argues. Iran. Pakistan.

]]> 2008-12-30T23:05:46+00:00 “Hamas Knows One Big Thing” by Bret Stephens On the Gaza attacks, Bret Stephens points out that “no ingenious conceit can disguise the fact that war offers no outcome other than victory or defeat.” On the Gaza attacks, Bret Stephens points out that “no ingenious conceit can disguise the fact that war offers no outcome other than victory or defeat.”

]]> 2008-12-30T21:03:31+00:00 idfnadesk Channel New Israel Defence Forces YouTube channel. New Israel Defence Forces YouTube channel.

]]> 2008-12-30T13:30:06+00:00 “The Net-Zero Gas Tax” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer pleads at length for a gas tax. Krauthammer pleads at length for a gas tax.

]]> 2008-12-30T01:46:28+00:00 “Patentmania: The Golden Age of Electronic Games” at Technologizer The patents that produced the golden age of electronic games, 1969-1989. The patents that produced the golden age of electronic games, 1969-1989.

]]> 2008-12-29T19:02:42+00:00 “Michael Pollan for Secretary of Agriculture” petition online Michael “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” Pollan for US Secretary of Agriculture. Michael “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” Pollan for US Secretary of Agriculture.

]]> 2008-12-29T18:58:38+00:00 “Inventor’s 2020 vision” in The Guardian Josh Silver, physicist at Oxford, aims to get $1 adjustable eyeglasses to everyone in the world who needs them by the year 2020. Isn’t that wonderful? Josh Silver, physicist at Oxford, aims to get $1 adjustable eyeglasses to everyone in the world who needs them by the year 2020. Isn’t that wonderful?

]]> 2008-12-24T10:55:10+00:00 “Has Stagnating Innovation Led to This Economic Crisis?” at Seeking Alpha Are we all out of innovation? Are we all out of innovation?

]]> 2008-12-23T14:09:26+00:00 “Some unusual Bibles” by Kottke Some unusual Bibles. Some unusual Bibles.

]]> 2008-12-20T02:43:35+00:00 “Microsoft Internet Explorer users told to switch browsers over flaw” in The Guardian ‘Switch to another browser,’ says The Guardian. ‘Preferably Firefox. This is by far the best option.’ ‘Switch to another browser,’ says The Guardian. ‘Preferably Firefox. This is by far the best option.’

]]> 2008-12-17T08:48:05+00:00 Ecofont Ecofont saves 20% of your printer ink [via Gizmodo]. Ecofont saves 20% of your printer ink [via Gizmodo].

]]> 2008-12-13T11:50:01+00:00 Blackbird Connect, empower, entertain with Blackbird, the web browser for Black people! How daft. Connect, empower, entertain with Blackbird, the web browser for Black people! How daft.

]]> 2008-12-13T11:36:48+00:00 “China’s six-to-one advantage over the US” by Spengler Spengler: ‘China’s commitment to classical music will have effects that are at once too subtle and too powerful to categorize easily.’ Spengler: ‘China’s commitment to classical music will have effects that are at once too subtle and too powerful to categorize easily.’

]]> 2008-12-09T23:49:46+00:00 ‘At Least Bush Kept Us Safe’ by Peggy Noonan Noonan: ‘Homeland is a Nazi-ish word, not an American concept at all.’ Noonan: ‘Homeland is a Nazi-ish word, not an American concept at all.’

]]> 2008-12-06T22:09:39+00:00 “The Quivering Upper Lip” by Theodore Dalrymple “I like Xenophon,” Theodore Dalrymple quotes a WWI officer. “He is the perfect example of a British gentleman.” “I like Xenophon,” Theodore Dalrymple quotes a WWI officer. “He is the perfect example of a British gentleman.”

]]> 2008-12-06T12:43:14+00:00 Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Final Battle Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Final Battle! Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Final Battle!

]]> 2008-11-28T21:54:13+00:00 “Bail Me Out, Mr. Paulson” by P. J. O’Rourke P. J. O’Rourke is funny again: print journalists need a swift infusion of federal aid. P. J. O’Rourke is funny again: print journalists need a swift infusion of federal aid.

]]> 2008-11-27T05:53:54+00:00 “Making Iron Man” by Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges’ photos on Making Iron Man on his very cool site. Jeff Bridges’ photos on Making Iron Man on his very cool site.

]]> 2008-11-26T10:49:37+00:00 “Singing: The Key To A Long Life” On NPR, Brian Eno extolls the benefits of singing. On NPR, Brian Eno extolls the benefits of singing.

]]> 2008-11-26T10:18:04+00:00 How To Be Happy Part 1: Get A Dog How To Be Happy Part 1: Get A Dog. How To Be Happy Part 1: Get A Dog.

]]> 2008-11-24T11:18:19+00:00 “Videos of Obama’s news conference” by CNN Obama’s first press conference. I found the stills from the hotel room election night rather more inspiring. Obama’s first press conference. I found the stills from the hotel room election night rather more inspiring.

]]> 2008-11-08T20:06:43+00:00 David Brooks on Charlie Rose “The pseudo-proletariat rhetoric that I think is now so poisonous in Republican ranks, the sean-hannityization of conservatism…” I so love dear David Brooks, here on Charlie Rose! “The pseudo-proletariat rhetoric that I think is now so poisonous in Republican ranks, the sean-hannityization of conservatism…” I so love dear David Brooks, here on Charlie Rose!

]]> 2008-11-04T00:33:22+00:00 Review of N96 by allaboutsymbian.com Review of the Nokia N96. Review of the Nokia N96.

]]> 2008-11-04T00:28:55+00:00 “The Lure of the Diner” in the WSJ The lure of the diner in the WSJ. The lure of the diner in the WSJ.

]]> 2008-11-02T19:36:58+00:00 “Obama in 2-D” and “The End of Journalism” in National Review Impassioned pleas from Mark Steyn and Victor Davis Hanson to not vote Obama. Impassioned pleas from Mark Steyn and Victor Davis Hanson to not vote Obama.

]]> 2008-11-02T01:55:07+00:00 “The world isn’t flat, it’s flattened” by Spengler According to Spengler, the low level of violence in Iraq during the past several months is due mainly to a tacit agreement between Iran and the Bush administration. Is this true?!? Is the surge a sham? According to Spengler, the low level of violence in Iraq during the past several months is due mainly to a tacit agreement between Iran and the Bush administration. Is this true?!? Is the surge a sham?

]]> 2008-11-01T18:51:18+00:00 “Obama and the Politics of Crowds” by Fouad Ajami Obama as a Nasser-type figure. Obama as a Nasser-type figure.

]]> 2008-10-30T12:40:55+00:00 “Volkswagen Scirocco 16V” at Car Lust Oh, oh, Scirocco. Oh, oh, Scirocco.

]]> 2008-10-24T09:08:40+00:00 Mac OS X Dock Pillows Cuddly OS X pillows. Cuddly OS X pillows.

]]> 2008-10-22T23:27:35+00:00 “Beware of future creep” at 37Signals 37Signals warns us nicely of future creep. 37Signals warns us nicely of future creep.

]]> 2008-10-22T03:30:48+00:00 Hitchens on Ingrahm re Obama Hitch jumps ship. Hitch jumps ship.

]]> 2008-10-20T00:36:59+00:00 “What did Melvyn Bragg make of Daniel Craig?” Melvynn Bragg lauds James Bond, and isn’t it fascinating how weak a writer this public semi-intellectual is compared with modern bloggers. Melvynn Bragg lauds James Bond, and isn’t it fascinating how weak a writer this public semi-intellectual is compared with modern bloggers.

]]> 2008-10-17T23:50:57+00:00 “Farmer in Chief” by Michael Pollan You must read ‘Farmer in Chief’ by the invaluable Michael Pollan of “East food. Not too much. Mostly plants” fame. You must read ‘Farmer in Chief’ by the invaluable Michael Pollan of “East food. Not too much. Mostly plants” fame.

]]> 2008-10-16T00:44:41+00:00 iReadFast Download iReadFast (Mac only), set it to fullscreen, crank up the speed to the maximum, 950 words/minute, and paste in your latest op-ed fix. Fun way to read? Download iReadFast (Mac only), set it to fullscreen, crank up the speed to the maximum, 950 words/minute, and paste in your latest op-ed fix. Fun way to read?

]]> 2008-10-16T00:21:16+00:00 “Why I support Israel and Obama” by Alan Dershowitz Betrayed by Dershowitz—Chaim in comment #14 demolishes the great man’s convoluted argument for supporting Obama. Betrayed by Dershowitz—Chaim in comment #14 demolishes the great man’s convoluted argument for supporting Obama.

]]> 2008-10-15T22:12:31+00:00 “Tech Tips for the Basic Computer User” by David Pogue Tech tips for the basic computer user, like alt-tab and whatnot. Tech tips for the basic computer user, like alt-tab and whatnot.

]]> 2008-10-15T00:40:40+00:00 “Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer” by Mercola Talcum powder is now linked to ovarian cancer. Talcum powder is now linked to ovarian cancer.

]]> 2008-10-15T00:15:03+00:00 “Mad Men, Mad Props” by Mark Simonson Scrutinizing the 1960s-era props is part of the fun of watching Mad Men. Scrutinizing the 1960s-era props is part of the fun of watching Mad Men.

]]> 2008-10-13T12:00:02+00:00 “Stephen Fry in America” On his 50-state trip around America, dual-citizen Jewish English gay showbiz “born to play Oscar Wilde” Stephen Fry acknowledges: ‘Yes they have no idea what cheese or bread can be’. On his 50-state trip around America, dual-citizen Jewish English gay showbiz “born to play Oscar Wilde” Stephen Fry acknowledges: ‘Yes they have no idea what cheese or bread can be’.

]]> 2008-10-11T14:07:59+00:00 “Viva McCain!” by William Kristol William Kristol: ‘Viva McCain’. William Kristol: ‘Viva McCain’.

]]> 2008-10-11T13:08:09+00:00 “The approaching train-wreck in Lebanon” by Caroline Glick Caroline Glick observes that the US believes that the Lebanese government is a credible ally while Israel on the other hand sees the Hizbullah-dominated government as its enemy. Caroline Glick observes that the US believes that the Lebanese government is a credible ally while Israel on the other hand sees the Hizbullah-dominated government as its enemy.

]]> 2008-10-11T00:15:18+00:00 “Honey Kills Bacteria That Cause Chronic Sinusitis” at Mercola Why tea, lemon and honey for a cold? Why tea, lemon and honey for a cold?

]]> 2008-10-10T13:13:16+00:00 “Best Buy’s New Tag” at underconsideration.com There’s a new logo for Best Buy, the consumer electronics chain. The old one seemed better as being visible from the highway, whereas the new one seems more inviting if you’re already cruising within a shopping mall. There’s a new logo for Best Buy, the consumer electronics chain. The old one seemed better as being visible from the highway, whereas the new one seems more inviting if you’re already cruising within a shopping mall.

]]> 2008-10-10T13:05:26+00:00 “Let’s put the drink down and just talk” in The Telegraph Having just had Aaron over for a weekend, this Telegraph piece on the Brits’ tendency to drink too much, as encouraged by the Queen Mother, read especially relevant/poignant/pertinent/[hic]. Having just had Aaron over for a weekend, this Telegraph piece on the Brits’ tendency to drink too much, as encouraged by the Queen Mother, read especially relevant/poignant/pertinent/[hic].

]]> 2008-10-10T12:47:43+00:00 “Reporter’s Notebook: Seeing How The Other Half Lives” by CBS News Obama’s plane stinks and the campaign in general mistreats journalists. Obama’s plane stinks and the campaign in general mistreats journalists.

]]> 2008-10-09T19:07:55+00:00 “VP Debate Open: Palin / Biden” @ SNL The Veep debate, distilled by SNL... and the presidential debate as well. The Veep debate, distilled by SNL... and the presidential debate as well.

]]> 2008-10-07T10:39:27+00:00 “Hollywood Takes on the Left” in the Weekly Standard On the set of David Zucker’s new movie An American Carol. On the set of David Zucker’s new movie An American Carol.

]]> 2008-10-04T22:43:12+00:00 “Many Stark Contrasts as Simpson Is Convicted” in the New York Times OJ convicted—how prescient, the saying that in history tragedy comes around again as farce. OJ convicted—how prescient, the saying that in history tragedy comes around again as farce.

]]> 2008-10-04T22:07:18+00:00 Brooks, Krauthammer on Biden/Palin debate Brooks of the Times then Krauthammer of the Post on the Biden/Palin debate. Brooks of the Times then Krauthammer of the Post on the Biden/Palin debate.

]]> 2008-10-03T12:36:02+00:00 Punched in the face Slow-mo hi-def video of people getting punched in the face—is this really how our faces deal with the blow? [Via literaryhack.com] Slow-mo hi-def video of people getting punched in the face—is this really how our faces deal with the blow? [Via literaryhack.com]

]]> 2008-10-02T17:37:31+00:00 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1062374/VIDEO-Sacha-Baron-Cohen-held-police-outrageous- Sasha Baron-Cohen crashes the Milan Fashion Festival as Bruno. Video (scroll to end) complete with commentary by the chick filming it. She tells her audience she loves him and tries to explain to the police that he’s legit, a journalist. So easy to forget the Italian things, like how “journalist” is hallowed. Sasha Baron-Cohen crashes the Milan Fashion Festival as Bruno. Video (scroll to end) complete with commentary by the chick filming it. She tells her audience she loves him and tries to explain to the police that he’s legit, a journalist. So easy to forget the Italian things, like how “journalist” is hallowed.

]]> 2008-09-28T00:56:11+00:00 “New Capitalism” by Irwin M. Stelzer Lamenting a bailout. Lamenting a bailout.

]]> 2008-09-27T03:34:46+00:00 “Buffett swarms in” at the Motley Fool Motley Fool: Buffett swarms in. Motley Fool: Buffett swarms in.

]]> 2008-09-25T07:15:17+00:00 “Working with jQuery, Part 1” by IBM IBM on jQuery. IBM on jQuery.

]]> 2008-09-24T15:57:04+00:00 “Google’s G1: First Impressions” by Walt Mossberg The upcoming Google phone, G1, as reviewed by Walt Mossberg, has both a keyboard and a touchscreen—score!—but is it really a smartphone? The upcoming Google phone, G1, as reviewed by Walt Mossberg, has both a keyboard and a touchscreen—score!—but is it really a smartphone?

]]> 2008-09-23T16:21:58+00:00 Palin on Ahmadinejad: ‘He Must Be Stopped’ in The New York Sun Palin’s would-be speech on Ahmedinejad. Palin’s would-be speech on Ahmedinejad.

]]> 2008-09-23T16:13:21+00:00 “Why Constellation Chose Warren Buffett Over $35 a Share” Why Constellation preferred Warren Buffett to $35 a share. Why Constellation preferred Warren Buffett to $35 a share.

]]> 2008-09-22T23:43:17+00:00 “Intolerant Chic” by Benjamin Schwartz in The Atlantic Profile of Stuff White People Like guy. Profile of Stuff White People Like guy.

]]> 2008-09-22T23:07:40+00:00 “There’s Nothing There” by John Gruber Gruber gets it just right on the recent Windows ads. Gruber gets it just right on the recent Windows ads.

]]> 2008-09-22T22:11:31+00:00 “British Prime Minister’s Grip on Job Is Weakened” by John F. Burns in The New York Times John F. Burns, doyen of American journalists in Iraq and now stationed in London, sums up the state of play regarding the prime minister’s political struggle. John F. Burns, doyen of American journalists in Iraq and now stationed in London, sums up the state of play regarding the prime minister’s political struggle.

]]> 2008-09-22T21:56:09+00:00 “Boris wants UK’s biggest airport built off Sheppey” in Kent News Replacing Heathrow with a 24-hour artificial island-based airport in the Thames Estuary. Replacing Heathrow with a 24-hour artificial island-based airport in the Thames Estuary.

]]> 2008-09-22T19:43:38+00:00 “Mobile phone use ‘raises children’s risk of brain cancer fivefold’” in The Independent Limit your kids’ cellphone use. Limit your kids’ cellphone use.

]]> 2008-09-22T16:03:35+00:00 Ruby vs Dot Net video ‘Hi, I’m Ruby on Rails.’ ‘And I’m Dot Net.’ ‘Hi, I’m Ruby on Rails.’ ‘And I’m Dot Net.’

]]> 2008-09-21T06:12:46+00:00 “Speaking Words of Wisdom” - jpost interview w Paul McCartney McCartney on Yesterday: I woke up one morning and I had this tune in my head and I spent the next week asking people what it was and nobody could define what it was. McCartney on Yesterday: I woke up one morning and I had this tune in my head and I spent the next week asking people what it was and nobody could define what it was.

]]> 2008-09-21T04:39:32+00:00 “Ah, the perfect fry-up – eggs, bacon…” in The Scotsman Orange Pekoe is the perfect complement to a British fry-up breakfast. The writer wins me over with his disdain for the teabag and the sports section. Orange Pekoe is the perfect complement to a British fry-up breakfast. The writer wins me over with his disdain for the teabag and the sports section.

]]> 2008-09-15T23:29:07+00:00 jQuery UI demos jQuery UI demos. jQuery UI demos.

]]> 2008-09-13T01:00:53+00:00 The Alaska state budget The Alaska state budget. The Alaska state budget.

]]> 2008-09-13T00:59:44+00:00 “Sushi Azabu” at alwayshungryny.com If I were in New York I’d definitely go to Sushi Azabu. If I were in New York I’d definitely go to Sushi Azabu.

]]> 2008-09-13T00:58:22+00:00 How Digg Works How Digg Works. How Digg Works.

]]> 2008-09-12T23:29:27+00:00 “Mad about Sarah” by Byron York in The Hill Those frothing against Palin fail to distinguish between “common” and “the common touch.” Those frothing against Palin fail to distinguish between “common” and “the common touch.”

]]> 2008-09-12T04:03:21+00:00 “Biden: Hillary a better pick than me” by ABC News In a funk, is Biden next under the bus? In a funk, is Biden next under the bus?

]]> 2008-09-11T00:51:02+00:00 ‘Like A Really Bad Disney Movie’: Actor Matt Damon Condemns Sarah Palin Does Palin believe in dinosaurs? Matt Damon really wants to know. Does Palin believe in dinosaurs? Matt Damon really wants to know.

]]> 2008-09-11T00:44:42+00:00 “Swype keyboard for touchscreens” at 37signals The touch-screen quandary is solved—for people like us who love QWERTY at any rate. By the genius behind T9. The touch-screen quandary is solved—for people like us who love QWERTY at any rate. By the genius behind T9.

]]> 2008-09-11T00:36:25+00:00 “Rules for computing happiness” by Alex Payne Alex Payne’s rules for computing happiness though #4 is wacky. Alex Payne’s rules for computing happiness though #4 is wacky.

]]> 2008-09-11T00:28:37+00:00 “Against Integrity” by Leon Wieseltier Delicious rant against the Palin pick by Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish. Delicious rant against the Palin pick by Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish.

]]> 2008-09-10T00:12:34+00:00 “How Obama lost the election” by Spengler Spengler mercilessly skewers Obama on the Biden choice. Spengler mercilessly skewers Obama on the Biden choice.

]]> 2008-09-08T20:39:33+00:00 NiiMe NiiMe: use the accelerometer in your phone to control things on your computer (Windows only). NiiMe: use the accelerometer in your phone to control things on your computer (Windows only).

]]> 2008-09-08T01:16:29+00:00 “Running woman and madman” by Zeldman Zeldman walks to work. Zeldman walks to work.

]]> 2008-09-06T13:38:31+00:00 “First impressions of the Nokia N96” at allaboutsymbian.com First impressions of the Nokia N96. First impressions of the Nokia N96.

]]> 2008-09-06T01:34:02+00:00 “A Glimpse of the New” by David Brooks in The New York Times For everything you needed to know about the Republican National Convention, here’s David Brooks, totally sharp, and Charles Krauthammer, dependably wise. For everything you needed to know about the Republican National Convention, here’s David Brooks, totally sharp, and Charles Krauthammer, dependably wise.

]]> 2008-09-06T01:07:16+00:00 “Wake me when it’s over” by Michael Tomasky in The Guardian Despite being a supporter I agree with this scathing review of McCain’s acceptance speech. Despite being a supporter I agree with this scathing review of McCain’s acceptance speech.

]]> 2008-09-05T13:17:40+00:00 A letter from someone who has known Sarah Palin since 1992 A letter from someone who has known Sarah Palin since 1992 and is about 70% anti (again via DJ Sanders). My opinion of Palin: a seductive rattlesnake who will help get McCain elected and be far less popular than him by the end of his term. A letter from someone who has known Sarah Palin since 1992 and is about 70% anti (again via DJ Sanders). My opinion of Palin: a seductive rattlesnake who will help get McCain elected and be far less popular than him by the end of his term.

]]> 2008-09-04T20:57:37+00:00 “Israel of the Caucasus?” by Arnaud de Borchgrave in The Washington Times Lowdown on the Israel-Georgian relationship. Turns out the Georgian defence minister is a former Israeli. Lowdown on the Israel-Georgian relationship. Turns out the Georgian defence minister is a former Israeli.

]]> 2008-09-04T15:37:52+00:00 Palin Pic This needs to be on the cover of Time Magazine (via DJ Sanders). This needs to be on the cover of Time Magazine (via DJ Sanders).

]]> 2008-09-03T19:11:44+00:00 http://www.thewebsiteisdown.com The website is down—the best short film (10 mins) I’ve seen on the internet. The website is down—the best short film (10 mins) I’ve seen on the internet.

]]> 2008-09-03T00:56:20+00:00 “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Yves Rossy!” at acceleratingfuture.com Yves Rossy, rocket man. Yves Rossy, rocket man.

]]> 2008-09-01T18:01:17+00:00 “S60 and Mac - from first principles - part 4” at allaboutsymbian.com Fourth of four posts on how Symbian S60 and Apple’s OS X play together. Fourth of four posts on how Symbian S60 and Apple’s OS X play together.

]]> 2008-09-01T00:14:23+00:00 “Lines and Bubbles and Bars, Oh My! New Ways to Sift Data” by The New York Times Upload data to many-eyes.com and display it in various ways. Upload data to many-eyes.com and display it in various ways.

]]> 2008-09-01T00:06:05+00:00 “Middle Israel: Can Labor resurrect?” by Amotz Asa-El in The Jerusalem Post Amotz Asa-El annoints Israel’s next leader, Avishay Braverman. Amotz Asa-El annoints Israel’s next leader, Avishay Braverman.

]]> 2008-08-31T23:57:30+00:00 “A Middle East strategy for the West” by Barry Rubin in The Jerusalem Post Barry Rubin gropes towards an overarching Middle Easy strategy. Barry Rubin gropes towards an overarching Middle Easy strategy.

]]> 2008-08-31T23:52:59+00:00 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers

]]> 2008-08-31T21:50:17+00:00 “Barack Obama, Aspiring Commissar” by the National Review Bill Ayers, the next Rev Wrightgate. Bill Ayers, the next Rev Wrightgate.

]]> 2008-08-31T21:49:51+00:00 “With Biden on Board can Obama be Trusted?” by Caroline Glick Glick on Biden on Iran. Glick on Biden on Iran.

]]> 2008-08-31T00:56:03+00:00 “Storm warning” in The Guardian Who is the Chancellor of the Exchequor? Who is the Chancellor of the Exchequor?

]]> 2008-08-30T21:39:14+00:00 “Nokia N85 - Hands-on first impressions” at allaboutsymbian.com A first look at the Nokia n85. A first look at the Nokia n85.

]]> 2008-08-30T05:12:16+00:00 “The Most Popular Governor” by Fred Barnes in the Weekly Standard Fred Barnes on Sarah Palin. Fred Barnes on Sarah Palin.

]]> 2008-08-30T01:05:56+00:00 “Conventional Politics”, “The Thin Man” in the Weekly Standard Fred Barnes, Bill Kristol then Karl Rove on Obama’s acceptance speech. Fred Barnes, Bill Kristol then Karl Rove on Obama’s acceptance speech.

]]> 2008-08-30T01:02:37+00:00 “The Palin Pick” by NRO Editors National Review likes the Palin pick and so does the Weekly Standard. National Review likes the Palin pick and so does the Weekly Standard.

]]> 2008-08-30T00:50:45+00:00 “A Speech to the Delegates” by David Brook David Brooks gives Obama’s nomination speech. David Brooks gives Obama’s nomination speech.

]]> 2008-08-29T16:23:04+00:00 Charlie Rose interviews Mahmoud Ahmedinejad From Iran, a conversation with the President of Iran. From Iran, a conversation with the President of Iran.

]]> 2008-08-28T23:54:45+00:00 “Americans play Monopoly, Russians chess” by Spengler in The Asia Times More Spengler on Russia: Invading Georgia was a demography-driven necessity. More Spengler on Russia: Invading Georgia was a demography-driven necessity.

]]> 2008-08-27T23:40:54+00:00 “Peace activist Abie Nathan dies at 81” in The Jerusalem Post Peace was the word, and the Voice of Peace was the station, 24 hours a day. Abie Nathan, 81. Peace was the word, and the Voice of Peace was the station, 24 hours a day. Abie Nathan, 81.

]]> 2008-08-27T23:23:25+00:00 “What I’ve Missed About the S60 Experience” by tarekesber.com A return to Symbian from iPhone. A return to Symbian from iPhone.

]]> 2008-08-27T17:12:41+00:00 Armed Forces of the World at strategypage Armed forces of the world, ranked. Incredibly, Israel is 4th after the USA, China and India! Armed forces of the world, ranked. Incredibly, Israel is 4th after the USA, China and India!

]]> 2008-08-27T17:08:32+00:00 “Russia Is Still a Hungry Empire” by Matt Kaminski in the WSJ For Russia, to dominate is to be. For Russia, to dominate is to be.

]]> 2008-08-26T21:00:08+00:00 “In Praise of Melancholy” by Eric G. Wilson in The Chronicle of Higher Education The American dream of happiness might be a nightmare. What passes for bliss could well be a dystopia of flaccid grins. The American dream of happiness might be a nightmare. What passes for bliss could well be a dystopia of flaccid grins.

]]> 2008-08-26T20:37:15+00:00 “The 21st-Century Man” by David Brooks in The New York Times Is it every David Brooks column I link to? Advice to Obama at the Convention. Is it every David Brooks column I link to? Advice to Obama at the Convention.

]]> 2008-08-26T20:30:48+00:00 “Mapping Memory: Web Designer as Information Cartographer” by Aaron Rester at ALA Nice, high-falutin’ piece on the web site profession at ALA. Nice, high-falutin’ piece on the web site profession at ALA.

]]> 2008-08-26T14:07:36+00:00 “Solar plane makes record flight” at the BBC Another Anglo miracle: solar-powered aircraft flies indefinitely. Another Anglo miracle: solar-powered aircraft flies indefinitely.

]]> 2008-08-26T10:41:54+00:00 “E.M. Forster, Middle Manager” by Zadie Smith in the NY Review of Books Zadie Smith, whom I admire but don’t much like, on E. M. Forster, whose Passage to India just gets increasingly spectacular. Zadie Smith, whom I admire but don’t much like, on E. M. Forster, whose Passage to India just gets increasingly spectacular.

]]> 2008-08-24T00:00:45+00:00 “Egyptian-Saudi plan proposes inter-Arab force for Gaza” at Debka Returning Gaza to Egypt and the West Bank to Jordan is the only feasible peacable outcome of the Israel-Palestinian conflict; is there a Saudi plan on the table? Returning Gaza to Egypt and the West Bank to Jordan is the only feasible peacable outcome of the Israel-Palestinian conflict; is there a Saudi plan on the table?

]]> 2008-08-23T23:55:24+00:00 “What the Best Money Managers Are Doing Now” in The Motley Fool Some best buys. Some best buys.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:33:53+00:00 “Hoping it’s Biden” by David Brooks David Brooks tells us who Joe Biden is. David Brooks tells us who Joe Biden is.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:30:25+00:00 “NATO Meows” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer: The fate of far more than Georgia is at stake. Krauthammer: The fate of far more than Georgia is at stake.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:27:16+00:00 “In ‘Hamlet 2,’ Coogan Makes Failure Fun” in the WSJ The WSJ likes Coogan’s new Hamlet 2 but judging by the videoclip on the page, his phony American accent grates even more than it’s designed to. The WSJ likes Coogan’s new Hamlet 2 but judging by the videoclip on the page, his phony American accent grates even more than it’s designed to.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:13:40+00:00 “Asia Trip” Photo album by an AP reporter of Bush at the Olympics. Photo album by an AP reporter of Bush at the Olympics.

]]> 2008-08-22T19:26:16+00:00 “The Long Case for Apple” by David Van Knapp in Seeking Alpha A case for AAPL. A case for AAPL.

]]> 2008-08-22T14:19:45+00:00 “Obama Played by Chicago Rules” by David Fredosso Op-ed by the author of The Case Against Barak Obama, who I believe lost the election when Russia invaded Georgia, and this book’s the icing. Op-ed by the author of The Case Against Barak Obama, who I believe lost the election when Russia invaded Georgia, and this book’s the icing.

]]> 2008-08-21T19:58:21+00:00 “What Is To Be Done?” by Frederick W. Kagan in The Weekly Standard We must reject the Russian fairy tale that aid to Russia’s neighbors is a threat to Russia. We must reject the Russian fairy tale that aid to Russia’s neighbors is a threat to Russia.

]]> 2008-08-19T10:27:14+00:00 “Childhood’s End” by Theodore Dalrymple in City Journal British children suffer from a system of perverse incentives in a culture of undiscriminating materialism. British children suffer from a system of perverse incentives in a culture of undiscriminating materialism.

]]> 2008-08-19T08:10:16+00:00 Bush dance in Africa image Victory jig (via DJ Sanders). Victory jig (via DJ Sanders).

]]> 2008-08-18T23:49:58+00:00 “A Death in the Family” in the WSJ None of this would have happened if he had been medicated. None of this would have happened if he had been medicated.

]]> 2008-08-17T16:20:09+00:00 “Candidates discuss faith, failings” in the WSJ Both McCain and Obama do well answering questions from a pastor. Update: Now that I’ve heard some of the audio, sounds like McCain trounced Obama. Both McCain and Obama do well answering questions from a pastor. Update: Now that I’ve heard some of the audio, sounds like McCain trounced Obama.

]]> 2008-08-17T16:09:34+00:00 Shofar Bits at Dennis Miller Dennis Miller presents Shofar accompaniments. Dennis Miller presents Shofar accompaniments.

]]> 2008-08-16T19:22:04+00:00 “Putin for US president - more than ever” by Spengler Spengler says Georgia never should have been an ally in the first place. Spengler says Georgia never should have been an ally in the first place.

]]> 2008-08-16T17:45:15+00:00 “12 Foods You Don’t Have to Buy Organic” by Dr Mercola The most important foodstuff to buy organic is butter; next priority would be meats. The most important foodstuff to buy organic is butter; next priority would be meats.

]]> 2008-08-16T02:51:34+00:00 “Intimacy” By André Aciman It’s a long but heartfelt rumination on being an unhappy youth at Rome. It’s a long but heartfelt rumination on being an unhappy youth at Rome.

]]> 2008-08-16T02:40:33+00:00 “Israel, Georgia and the nature of man” by Caroline Glick The lesson of Georgia. The lesson of Georgia.

]]> 2008-08-16T02:21:21+00:00 The US is already running circles around Russia Russia in the wake of Georgia. The US is already running circles around Russia Russia in the wake of Georgia.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:58:00+00:00 “A Truman for our times” by Edward Luttwak in Prospect Bush saved us, now on to the next boom. Bush saved us, now on to the next boom.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:40:35+00:00 “Facial Frontier” in The National Post Face is the place. Face is the place.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:30:31+00:00 “Laser Gunship Fires; ‘Deniable’ Strikes Ahead?” in Wired The future is here as Boeing introduces its air-to-surface laser (via Instapundit). The future is here as Boeing introduces its air-to-surface laser (via Instapundit).

]]> 2008-08-14T23:25:42+00:00 “Basra and the Brits” in the WSJ After cancelling elections, Gordon Brown’s second fatal own goal was abandoning Basra. After cancelling elections, Gordon Brown’s second fatal own goal was abandoning Basra.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:09:02+00:00 “Foam Sweet Foam: ‘Latte Art’ Heats Up in Home Kitchens” in the WSJ Latte art. Latte art.

]]> 2008-08-14T08:00:54+00:00 “Total Immersion: How I Learned to Swim Effortlessly” by Tim Ferriss My new guru Tim Ferriss finally learns to swim. My new guru Tim Ferriss finally learns to swim.

]]> 2008-08-14T07:21:57+00:00 “For Most People, College Is a Waste of Time” By CHARLES MURRAY in the WSJ Charles Murray undermines the BA. Charles Murray undermines the BA.

]]> 2008-08-14T07:03:24+00:00 “Rocky Horror movie to be remade” at BBC News Let’s do the Time Warp again, again! Let’s do the Time Warp again, again!

]]> 2008-08-13T13:09:01+00:00 “The Pill may put you off smell of your man and ruin your relationship” in The Times The pill messes up women’s sense of smell in men. The pill messes up women’s sense of smell in men.

]]> 2008-08-13T11:28:44+00:00 “The Disadvantages of an Elite Education” By William Deresiewicz America is slouching, even at elite schools, toward a glorified form of vocational training. America is slouching, even at elite schools, toward a glorified form of vocational training.

]]> 2008-08-12T22:57:56+00:00 Why Apple doesn’t do “Concept Products” by Kontra Design is born of constraints. Design is born of constraints.

]]> 2008-08-12T22:46:49+00:00 Tufte presents iPhone Tufte presents iPhone: For clarity, do detail. Tufte presents iPhone: For clarity, do detail.

]]> 2008-08-12T22:33:37+00:00 “Bush says Olympics exceeded expectations” by BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writer Once again, George W. Bush is a great president on things both big and small. Once again, George W. Bush is a great president on things both big and small.

]]> 2008-08-12T11:08:10+00:00 “Harmony and the Dream” By DAVID BROOKS in The New York Times David Brooks interprets the Olympic Games opening ceremony. David Brooks interprets the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

]]> 2008-08-12T09:22:18+00:00 “Turkey’s abandonment of the West” by Caroline Glick Is Turkey a liability? Is Turkey a liability?

]]> 2008-08-12T09:09:32+00:00 “Blade runners” by Shira Friedman in THE JERUSALEM POST Groups of rollerbladers through Tel Aviv: I was as usual ahead of my time. Groups of rollerbladers through Tel Aviv: I was as usual ahead of my time.

]]> 2008-08-12T09:00:03+00:00 “Where Europe Vanishes” by Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic Georgia, the geographic and historical crucible where Russia meets the Turkic and Persian Near East. Georgia, the geographic and historical crucible where Russia meets the Turkic and Persian Near East.

]]> 2008-08-11T23:39:09+00:00 “Living With a Computer” by James Fallows in The Atlantic It’s 1982. You need no longer stop at the end of the line for a carriage return. It’s 1982. You need no longer stop at the end of the line for a carriage return.

]]> 2008-08-11T23:28:17+00:00 “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr in The Atlantic The tyranny of clocks, Socrates’ distrust of writing, yada yada: The Atlantic worries about the web. The tyranny of clocks, Socrates’ distrust of writing, yada yada: The Atlantic worries about the web.

]]> 2008-08-11T23:16:08+00:00 “Flush With Energy” by THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN in The New York Times Denmark is a model nation—that’s energy independence not Lego. Denmark is a model nation—that’s energy independence not Lego.

]]> 2008-08-11T10:58:15+00:00 “Analysis: Israel tiptoes around conflict” by Herb Keinon in the Jerusalem Post Israel has two dogs in the Russian-Georgian conflict. Israel has two dogs in the Russian-Georgian conflict.

]]> 2008-08-11T10:50:43+00:00 “Lord of the Memes” by David Brooks As a proud owner of “wireless headphones from Finland”, I’m among the skewered by David Brooks. As a proud owner of “wireless headphones from Finland”, I’m among the skewered by David Brooks.

]]> 2008-08-09T01:29:52+00:00 “As Apple Waffles, Nokia Lurks” by Brian Caulfield in Forbes The Starbucks effect comes to smartphones as Apple yanks iPhone wireless modem app—Nokia should rally around this. The Starbucks effect comes to smartphones as Apple yanks iPhone wireless modem app—Nokia should rally around this.

]]> 2008-08-08T00:15:58+00:00 “Israel warns Russia: We’ll neutralize S-300 if sold to Iran” by Yaakov Katz in The Jerusalem Post Israel threatens Russia that its S-300 anti-missile system will be neutralized if sold to Iran. Israel threatens Russia that its S-300 anti-missile system will be neutralized if sold to Iran.

]]> 2008-08-07T23:21:27+00:00 ‘2 US aircraft carriers headed for Gulf’ in The Jerusalem Post Aircraft carriers are heading towards Iran. Is this it? Aircraft carriers are heading towards Iran. Is this it?

]]> 2008-08-07T23:18:04+00:00 “What McCain Should Do Next” by Karl Rove in The Wall Street Journal A strong show at the Republican convention next month is McCain’s biggest chance, says Karl Rove. A strong show at the Republican convention next month is McCain’s biggest chance, says Karl Rove.

]]> 2008-08-07T22:53:22+00:00 “Moqtada Packs It In” in The Wall Street Journal More good news from Iraq: Moqtada al-Sadr has laid down his weapons. More good news from Iraq: Moqtada al-Sadr has laid down his weapons.

]]> 2008-08-07T22:47:53+00:00 “Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad” “I’m Paris Hilton and I approve this message because I think it’s totally hot.” Via Drudge. “I’m Paris Hilton and I approve this message because I think it’s totally hot.” Via Drudge.

]]> 2008-08-06T14:21:46+00:00 Bleat, Monday, August 4 See Lileks back skillfully into his Solzhenitsyn eulogy then relate his daughter’s birthday outing, both in the same piece. See Lileks back skillfully into his Solzhenitsyn eulogy then relate his daughter’s birthday outing, both in the same piece.

]]> 2008-08-06T00:37:41+00:00 “Capital punishment for capital crimes” by Caroline Glick The first step in a campaign calling for a mandatory death penalty for terrorist murderers would be to conduct a poll. The first step in a campaign calling for a mandatory death penalty for terrorist murderers would be to conduct a poll.

]]> 2008-08-06T00:34:41+00:00 “While Diplomats Dither, Iran Builds Nukes” by John R. Bolton in The Wall Street Journal Bolton notes Iran’s progress in both its nuke program and its deterrence against attacking that program. Bolton notes Iran’s progress in both its nuke program and its deterrence against attacking that program.

]]> 2008-08-06T00:26:51+00:00 “‘Gen X’ author tells how guys really view age” by Douglas Coupland in Slate At 46, Douglas “Gen X” Coupland ponders aging. At 46, Douglas “Gen X” Coupland ponders aging.

]]> 2008-08-05T12:54:02+00:00 “Why do nations exist?” by Spengler in The Asia Times Our concept of the state begins with our understanding of God. Our concept of the state begins with our understanding of God.

]]> 2008-08-04T11:14:00+00:00 “This is What Bombs Do” by Jonathan Mirsky in the Literary Review Deep inside 7/7. Deep inside 7/7.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:41:36+00:00 “Missing Dean Acheson” by David Brooks in The New York Times To overcome globosclerosis David Brooks supports McCain’s League of Democracies. To overcome globosclerosis David Brooks supports McCain’s League of Democracies.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:39:00+00:00 On Iran’s EMP by Jerry Gordon in the American Congress for Truth blog Is Iran training for an EMP attack on America? Is Iran training for an EMP attack on America?

]]> 2008-08-02T22:37:00+00:00 Giles Coren’s letter to Times subs in The Guardian How to address copy-editors over a wrongly omitted “a”. How to address copy-editors over a wrongly omitted “a”.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:36:00+00:00 “The Tale of Gore-Al” in The Onion The Tale of Gore-Al. The Tale of Gore-Al.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:35:01+00:00 “No victors in Olmert’s defeat” by David Horowitz in The Jerusalem Post David’s Horowitz’s sentences are gaining stature. David’s Horowitz’s sentences are gaining stature.

]]> 2008-08-01T22:32:00+00:00 Interview with Sun Ra “A myth to Himself. Has to be,” Sun Ra says of God. “A myth to Himself. Has to be,” Sun Ra says of God.

]]> 2008-07-31T22:28:00+00:00 “Travellers’ Century: Eric Newby” BBC TV show “A very peculiar restless thing of the British, isn’t it,” relates travel writer Eric Newby’s widow. “A very peculiar restless thing of the British, isn’t it,” relates travel writer Eric Newby’s widow.

]]> 2008-07-29T22:25:00+00:00 Groups to pray for lower prices at gas station Today’s top absurdity. Today’s top absurdity.

]]> 2008-07-28T21:42:00+00:00 “What Bush and Batman Have in Common” by Andrew Klavan in The Wall Street Journal The BatSignal as W in the sky. The BatSignal as W in the sky.

]]> 2008-07-23T21:40:00+00:00 “Seizing the Day in Tel Aviv” by Henry Alford in The New York Times A New York Timesman walks Tel Aviv from the Hilton beach down to Jaffa. A New York Timesman walks Tel Aviv from the Hilton beach down to Jaffa.

]]> 2008-07-21T21:36:00+00:00 “Turkey in the throes of Islamic revolution?” by Spengler in the Asia Times It was indeed unnerving that the Istanbul Hilton had an airport-style metal detector at the entrance to the lobby; Turkey could fall, Spengler laments. It was indeed unnerving that the Istanbul Hilton had an airport-style metal detector at the entrance to the lobby; Turkey could fall, Spengler laments.

]]> 2008-07-21T21:27:00+00:00 Lt. General William Caldwell interviewed on Charlie Rose The US military will be an agent both for destruction and creation, Lt. General William Caldwell tells Charlie Rose. The US military will be an agent both for destruction and creation, Lt. General William Caldwell tells Charlie Rose.

]]> 2008-07-21T21:17:01+00:00 Text of British PM Gordon Brown’s Knesset address “My father was a Minister of the Church who learned Hebrew and had a deep and life long affection for Israel,” Gordon Brown tells the Knesset as PM. “My father was a Minister of the Church who learned Hebrew and had a deep and life long affection for Israel,” Gordon Brown tells the Knesset as PM.

]]> 2008-07-21T02:22:01+00:00 “The Future of Iraq: The decline of violence, the rise of politics” in The Weekly Standard Kimberly Kagan reports on progress in Iraq though admittedly she’s one of the Surge’s architects. Kimberly Kagan reports on progress in Iraq though admittedly she’s one of the Surge’s architects.

]]> 2008-07-20T21:07:00+00:00