Yahoo! News - Falwell remarks prompt Hindu-Muslim clashes, five killed.

Fuck, they're all such idiots. I've lost track of whose side I'm on.

According to this story, The White House scorned an Iraqi leader's suggestion that President Bush and Saddam Hussein could resolve their differences in a duel, calling it an "irresponsible statement" that did not justify a "serious response."

Too bad. Sounds like a good idea to me. A real win-win situation.

Fascinating story on CNN: CNN.com - Chain sues to edit sex, violence from films - August 30, 2002. It isn't actually clear to me which side is more idiotic. They seem to be on par with each other and top it off with nearly equal doses of sanctimoniousness.

CNN.com - Ga. policy may OK teaching creationism - August 23, 2002:

The Cobb County school board voted unanimously Thursday to review for 30 days a proposal that says the district "believes that discussion of disputed views of academic subjects is a necessary element of providing a balanced education, including the study of the origin of the species."

And yet, I have a feeling that these same people would vehemently oppose a 'balanced discussion' on whether the world is actually supported by four elephants sitting on the back of a giant turtle. Or even better, maybe we should have a 'balanced discussion' on whether the world is flat.

This is great: Lawrence Lessig's Blog.

Bobo: Hey.
Bobo: I understand that there may be a conflict of interest...
Bobo: but you're going to have to write me a recommendation for business school.
Bobo: A good one.
Baldrick: hmm
Bobo: I'll kill you.
Baldrick: 'i think Bobo is an exceptionally talented individual. i think with another couple of years of business experience he will make an exemplary MBA student"
Baldrick: how's that?
Bobo: Not good.
Bobo: I'll kill you.
Baldrick: :|
Baldrick: fine/shaddup/i hate you
Bobo: Good.
Bobo: You may have to write 4 recommendations.
Bobo: But I'm sure that some parts will be reusable.
Baldrick: don't push your luck

At law.com: Idea in Former Employee's Head Belongs to Alcatel.

Only the 'Justice' system in Texas could produce such a ridiculous ruling. Other states shouldn't be allowed to use cases tried in Texas as precedent.

New York Times article: Where Freedom Reigns

Read on The Register: Acatel owns US employee's thoughts.

I guess inane clauses in employment agreements are enforceable. Should be more careful about striking them before signing the damn thing.