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The Agonist
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Iran elections feud (Jan 31 2004 23:24 GMT) - In Iran yesterday, the clerics reinstated a third of the candidates banned in elections this year. Today, dozens of blacklisted legislators resigned from parliament, others continued their sit-ins, President Khatami said election talks were at a "dead-end," but later retracted the statement, the ruling Guardians Council has banned even more incumbent lawmakers from running in the elections. |
ianmassey.com
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Idiocy and hots (Jan 31 2004 23:23 GMT) - For those of you who may be considering revenge in the form of a venomous snake sent to your enemy's door, learn from the lesson provided by these idiots. Lesson 1: copperheads kill less than 1% of bite victims. Splurge... |
NightHawk
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The China syndrome (Jan 31 2004 23:23 GMT) - Four years ago, Vee and I enjoyed a wonderful tour of China. Part of the fun was the good company we had and, since then, each year we've had a reunion with some of the people on the trip. This evening, we had our fourth reunion at the usual venue: a restaurant in London's Chinatown called "Lee Ho Fook" (you have to be careful how you say that!). |
NOTBBC - The Comedy Forum
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Jake Thingy attempts to pass round a peace pipe (Jan 31 2004 23:23 GMT) - Last post by Al M. on 23:15 31/Jan/04 - In disliking how something third rate has become massively overpraised, selling well on video and DVD, even becoming known in America, and reaching the point where no-one seemingly dare criticise it despite its obvious thinness -- isn't it true that, as a vintage TV enthusiast, I feel the same way about Doctor Who as you lot, as committed comedy fans, feel a |
NOTBBC - The Comedy Forum
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Concrete Jungle (Jan 31 2004 23:23 GMT) - Last post by Gee on 22:46 31/Jan/04 - Has anyone listen to Concrete Jungle on Radio 4? It reminds me of a Staff Laugh (which is, in case you don't know, a teacher-pupil comedy show performed to raise money for the school). |
Blog for America
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Guest Blogger Lanya: Come to SC! (Jan 31 2004 23:23 GMT) - [Make sure you watch Meet the Press tomorrow morning on NBC -- Dean is on with Tim Russert. Tell all your friends!] Folks, There's still time to help out in SC! PLEASE come! The bigger cities have been getting lots... |
carsurvey.org
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Fiat X1/9 (Jan 31 2004 23:22 GMT) - A fun little slot-car that'll bring a smile if it decides to work |
Black Triangle
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Justifiably concerned or neo-luddites? (Jan 31 2004 23:21 GMT) - Not far from here, a battle has been raging against the forces of modernity. Concerned residents of a local hamlet have been holding round the clock guard, and more recently hiring security guards, to prevent the re-erection of a 3G... |
GoogleGuy Says - Google Ranking Info
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Tripod site gone from Google (Jan 31 2004 23:21 GMT) - Importance: MediumIn a thread about Anglefire sites being dropped from Google in error, a member asks if the expected fix will return Tripod sites to Google. Both Tripod and Anglefire sites belong to Lycos. Link to quote GoogleGuy Says:I'll be happy to check. |
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