The Iraqi Ambassador to the UN has just finished giving a speech, and walks out into the lobby where he meets President Bush. They shake hands and, after a brief chat about world affairs, the Iraqi says, “I have a…
The Iraqi Ambassador to the UN has just finished giving a speech, and walks out into the lobby where he meets President Bush. They shake hands and, after a brief chat about world affairs, the Iraqi says, “I have a…
Thread is in reverse chronological sequence: Dear Mark, I do apologize if you feel that our agent did not address your concern properly. I do understand your concern. However, after reviewing your case, I was able to determine that you…
The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That’s where we come in; we’re computer professionals. We cause accidents. — Nathaniel Borenstein more quotes
As long as I’m on a human-nature kick, this seems appropriate. I encoutered it first in Joyce Carol Oates’ book, The Best American Essays of the Century. “Corn-pone Opinions” was found in Mark Twain’s papers after his death. It was…
Spock: “Emotional, isn’t she?” Sarek: “She has always been so.” Spock “Indeed. Why did you marry her?” Sarek: “It seemed the logical thing to do at the time.” — Star Trek (Journey to Babel, original series) While we in the…
Buddakan, modern asian cuisine: CitySearch
It’s already January 5th and I’ve been considering options, first and foremost, to stop procrastinating, but I don’t want to rush into that as it closes the door on too many other interesting options. I watched the arrival of 2003…