One more:

The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11 - Amy Belasco

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"U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. This annual report is entitled Country Reports on Terrorism. Beginning with the report for 2004, it replaced the previously published Patterns of Global Terrorism."

The gov website reminds me of canada.com's old look.

dude! Stuart McLean just got asked to be some 7-year-old kid's (the kid phoned him) show and tell feature for his grade 2 class. that's so awesome, I wish I'd thought of that. He said yes too.

so, has anyone seen the government of canada's website since the conservatives were elected into minor minority? its strikingly different. True North Strong and Free rather bold...

Happy B'day Tay

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE HORSE THAT GETS ALL THE CUNT


also today's YOUR chance to have lunch with Ali Hirji (i know, he's no Ali Merji, but still)
1:30 pm Dadeo's
don't miss out

happy birfday Taylor!

Ok, so I've been reading a lot of what people have to say about the Oilers-Wings series. Surprisingly, the Journal's coverage, apart from actually being able to interview players, hasn't been terribly enlightening. It seems they have four columnists who each describe the scoring summary in some fashion or another, albeit each with a different focus. Instead, the internet appears to be filling the void for me. (BoA and Covered in Oil have been a gateway to even more comments for me.)

One thing that strikes me, though, is how familiar the frustrations of Wings fans is. Early in the series, there were comments about how the Wings always seem to make the unheralded opposition goalie look spectacular (reminding me of several Oilers games this year against St. Louis and Chicago, were the goalies became all stars thanks to the Oilers' amazing ability to hit them square in the chest.)

Another example today is from the paragraph below. (The team names have, of course, been altered for effect):

I don't remember a more uninspired performance by the [beloved home team]. I don't understand why they couldn't get up to play a full game in front of their fans ... and when they had a chance to take the lead in the series. The [opposition] played great and maybe still would have won, but if the [our potentiate yet depressing team] had even played to half of their ability, I wouldn't feel so ripped off by this game. They put up a performance like this and I'm supposed to get all excited about [their next game]? I'm supposed to have hope that they'll actually show up to play in [the opposing team's intimidating home arena]? Why couldn't they do it yesterday?

I must have missed something wolf-ish last night...

Happy Birthday, mysterious face.