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Watch the Debate

September 30, 2004

Baghdad bloodshed
Pictures of panic and bereavement in Baghdad after bombs kill dozens of children.

Day in pictures
The most striking images from around the world on 30 September 2004.

Whipsnade’s new elephant
Whipsnade welcomes a new arrival

Tonight is the first presidential debate for the 2004 elections.If you have the time or opportunity, watch them. Check out Bush in action, sleazing and lying his way through the event. The post below has links to frustrating and saddening pictures of more violence in Iraq and Palestine. This may well be the most important election in recent memory.

Watch, decide, vote. Whatever you decide, vote.

Update: Kerry: 1 Bush: 0

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Weekend Heroism is Tiring

September 29, 2004

Day in pictures
The most striking images from around the world on 29 September 2004.

Lackidasical again, I know. I keep meaning to do a Monday entry, but I just don’t have it in me some weeks. Then when I post on Wednesday I have to talk about a bunch of days…

Anyway, let’s back up. The party on Saturday was simply great. We had a really lovely time all around, and it was so nice to see all the people we did. I want to thank everyone who had a chance to make it, especially the Rice-Rainys, the Zimmermans, and Emily. It was very cool to invite you all into our home.

Sunday some folks were feeling a little under the weather and partied out, so the game didn’t last as long as it might otherwise have. We moved ever forward, though, and are on the cusp of fun and exciting drama come this weekend. Should be a good roleplaying session, I think.

Monday and yesterday were pretty much quiet. We’ve been greatly enjoying playing City of Heroes with folks of late. It’s really nice to do virtual fun thingies with folks we know IRL.

I’ll talk about this weekend later, trying to get something sorted out here at work. I’m looking forward to the weekend quite a bit, though.

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Presidential Debate Label

September 29, 2004

All debates are scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. CST.

First presidential debate: (Tomorrow!)
Thursday, September 30
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Vice presidential debate:
Tuesday, October 5
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Second presidential debate:
Friday, October 8
Washington University
St. Louis, MO

Third presidential debate:
Wednesday, October 13
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

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Day in Pictures 28 September 2004

September 28, 2004

Day in pictures
The most striking images from around the world on 28 September 2004.

Sky Captain premiere
Pictures from the UK premiere of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

Taj Mahal celebrations
India marks the 350th anniversary of its most famous and striking monument, the Taj Mahal.

Milan fashion week
Some of the most striking images from the Milan spring/summer 2005 fashion week.

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Day in Pictures 27 September 2004

September 26, 2004

As promised, photos from yesterday’s party are up.

Check them out in the Gallery here.

Day in picturesThe most striking images from around the world on 27 September.

Jeanne wreaks fresh havoc
Images from the US state of Florida battered by Hurricane Jeanne.

Harry’s progress
Prince Harry’s choice of a career in the Army comes from a boy always said to be keen on exercise and hard work.

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Tuccus Means Butt

September 25, 2004

Happy Birthday to me!

We’re currently working our tuccus’ off to get the place looking nice for company. We’re done with the kitchen and bedroom, just have to take care of the bathroom and living room and get the food set out.

Oh, and the new matress is so very very nice. I had no idea that matresses could be that comfortable! woohoo!

Next week the mightiest of my birthday presents comes: Le Couch o’ Doom!

Paul has some photos up regarding his teaching gig, and his night life out and about.Since it was my birthday party last night (photos later today) he gave me a call and we had a nice chat before his phone card gave out. Sounds like he’s doing really well. The most interesting thing he mentioned to me about Japanese society probably had to do with music and the pricing of local music vs. international music. Apparently, the 30-50 dollar price tags that japanese music has in the states is not entirely a result of the importation expenses. Japanese music routinely goes for that much in Japan, while US music goes for only 15 bucks or so because of the demand. Crying shame that they can get their hands on bands from many thousands of miles away easier than they can their own countries music.

Also, to the japanese folks who regularly read my website as a result of Paul’s teaching: Moshi Moshi. Hajimemashite watashi wa Michael-san desu.

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Don’t Go To Texas

September 24, 2004

From an AP Story:

“On television sets around the world we see acts of violence yet in most of Iraq, children are about to go back to school, parents are going back to work and new businesses are being opened,” Bush said. Allawi said 14 or 15 of Iraq’s 18 provinces “are completely safe.”

What the hell is that?

That’s like saying the US is fine because 37 or 40 of the 50 states are safe enough to live in. Also, kinda makes a difference which provinces, huh? If Rhode Island was gripped by political unrest it would be cause for concern, sure, but California or Texas being hotbeds of violence and terrorism would probably be a little more urgent.

Day in picturesThe most striking images from around the world on 24 September.

The week in pictures
Catch up with the news

Chinese Grand Prix photos
Pictures from Shanghai as China prepares to host a Grand Prix for the first time.

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