John Naughton writes an article about Google’s purchase of Blogger and the future of the weblog world. An interesting insight. His weblog is here.
Month: February 2003
This time it's different : Jack Straw
British Foreign Secretary Jack Staw argues that he was once a peace protester, but with Saddam and Iraq now, its a different story.
Even at this late stage, I hope and pray war can be avoided. But without the credible threat of force, which the US and ourselves have ensured, there would be no inspectors in Iraq today, and the removal of that threat now would open up an even greater danger to the region. It has never been more vital than now that the international community comes together to uphold the authority of the United Nations and to enhance the cause of peace and security in Iraq and elsewhere.
Ireland defeat Italy
Yes we have done it again, Ireland thrashed Italy in a brilliant match. Some excellent tries there, especially O’Driscoll and Peter Stringer scored a gem just at the line. Roll on the grandslam.
My cousin Rebecca Sheridan
This is the first time Rebecca has appeared on the Internet. She has appeared on MyFamily.com, but only to members of the family. So Rebecca Anne Sheridanis now on the net.
What is interesting is that if she does a Google search (or whatever the search engine will be) on herself in a few years time, she will probably find this as one of the first references. And this might even get cached for prosterity.
If you are reading this sometime in 2015 Rebecca, just remember that I was visiting your mum and dad when you decided that it was time to enter the world and I made a quick run to the door and back to Ireland.
And, to think, this story might be on the net forever.
Some Bushisms
This is absolutely hilarious. A list of Bushisms from the last couple of years. George W. Bush beggars belief! :
“We need an energy bill that encourages consumption.” Trenton, N.J., Sept. 23, 2002″
“I need to be able to move the right people to the right place at the right time to protect you, and I’m not going to accept a lousy bill out of the United Nations Senate.” South Bend, Ind., Oct. 31, 2002″
“The law I sign today directs new funds and new focus to the task of collecting vital intelligence on terrorist threats and on weapons of mass production.” Washington, D.C., Nov. 27, 2002″
Top 10 on Eatonweb
I somehow made it into the top 10 blogs on Eatonweb – don’t ask me how! Maybe I will go to number 1? Can a drunk Irishman do it? Ahh perhaps the Guinness gives me strength.
Of course we have the crucial Six Nations game of Ireland versus Italy today. The Italians are looking fast and dangerous, they have already beaten Wales. But after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland surely we can beat the Six Nation Newbies? Time will tell.
GavinsBlog on Slashdot
I have submitted a number of stories to Slashdot over the last number of days. My latest one has been accepted, and I am expecting another one to appear on the frontpage shortly.
You can normally read the stories on this blog, first! 🙂 But my thanks to /. readers for their comments – I love the interaction with people that are interested in the same stories I am!
Nobel war prize? :Paul Hamilos
Paul Hamilos in the Guardian asks the question:
Given the fact that previous nominees include Adolf Hitler and Henry Kissinger, can anyone take the Nobel Peace Prize seriously?
His answer is really a big No, and I would be inclined to agree. Henry Kissinger?
Yes, but…: William Safire
William Safire condemns anti-war arguments outright – blatantly nailing his colours to the mast. He lists 12 reasons of the ‘yes-butters’, and then calls it the “dirty dozen of doubt”. He is truly convinced of the righteousness of the US endeavour in Iraq, or the “great enterprise” as he calls it.
Truly staggering in its lack of logical or rational argument.
Building the A380
A story on the trials and tribulations of building the Airbus A380. This thing is just going to be huge. I honestly can’t wait to see it finished, or to fly on it. Unfortunately my esteemed uncle, an engineer for Qantas, is not so keen on Airbus. His motto is “Boeing, or I’m not going”>