Bush administration ditches ‘bunker buster’ for non-nuclear alternative. No mini-nukes for now at least. The Bush administration is abandoning its push to develop a “bunker-buster” nuclear warhead and instead will pursue a conventional weapon that can penetrate hardened underground targets.
Early bold prediction (or perhaps a reminder of why I shouldn’t bet professionally): Redskins win the NFC championship this year. Only Seattle can challenge, and they have no defense.
18 grandmothers arrested at Iraq war protest. “We insist, we want to enlist.” Grannies, you rock. Eighteen grandmothers were arrested and face charges of disorderly conduct after they showed up at a military recruiting center and said they wanted to enlist, a protest group said. Police arrested the women, ranging in age from 49 to … …
Buying of News by Bush’s Aides Is Ruled Illegal. In a blistering report, the investigators, from the Government Accountability Office, said the administration had disseminated “covert propaganda” in the United States, in violation of a statutory ban. The auditors declared: “We see no use for such information except for partisan political purposes. Engaging in a … …
Activists rally nationwide. War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Tens of thousands of anti-war activists rallied near the White House yesterday, hoping their voices would catalyze opposition in the rest of the country and force a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Protest organizers estimated 300,000 people participated, triple their original target. District … …
Nothing like a little mosquito hunting at 2:00am to start off the day. Looks like Rita has mostly spared Houston, possibly at the expense of Louisiana. Got up an hour earlier than I had planned, but luckily that gives me the extra time to make lunch, recharge my camera, and spend quality time with Mr. … …
NYPD Unplugs Cindy Sheehan. Police bust up anti-war speech in Union Square. Moments earlier, Zulkowitz had been chastising Parks officials for refusing to grant a permit to the encampment, and accusing the police of trying to harass the antiwar protest away. Contrasting the liberal Big Apple with the hostile environs Sheehan faced in Crawford, Zulkowitz … …
Hooyah! Got my bus ticket for next weekend’s anti-war march in D.C.
Just noticed today that T-Mobile has sweetened its prepaid offering considerably. Previously, Gold Rewards kicked in after spending $250, but that threshold is now a mere $100 (effective May 2005?), which is roughly the amount I spend per year since Cingular increased the minimum purchase (from $20 to $25) to extend account expiration by 90 … …
And I thought the 3-hour delay on my flight from Houston was bad. This hurricane Katrina situation is seriously messed up. New Orleans has been devastated on a scale far worse than 9/11.