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Monthly Archives: October 2002

October 31, 2002 | Politics

Pot and Kettle Both Exposed as Black

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Iraq has been singled out as a terrorist state because (among other things) it is claimed to be developing chemical…

October 27, 2002 | Politics

The World Rallies Against War

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The global rallies against a US military strike on Iraq do not only send a signal to the White House,...

October 27, 2002 | Politics

Hard Questions about Iraq

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The folks at Netslaves have started a discussion on the truths and half-truths behind the proposed war on Iraq. To…

October 25, 2002 | Belgium

Miss Belgium – Think or Thwim?

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When reigning Miss Belgium Ann van Elsen refused to attend the Miss World contest in Nigeria (in protest against the…

October 21, 2002 | Politics

An American on Bush

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American columnist Charlie Reese laments the fact that governments lie. Especially the American government. And then specifically the Bush government….

October 19, 2002 | Fun & Humour

6ixel Arcade Game

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The folks from the BBC’s 6music have created a highly addictive arcade game based around their mascot 6ixel and six…

October 9, 2002 | General Geek Culture

The Hacker FAQ

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No, not an FAQ to hacking, but rather a handy guide for suits aimed at understanding techies in their company….

October 9, 2002 | General Geek Culture

Dark Passage

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Damp, dark and dreamy, the soft white underbelly of the urban jungle explored. Romantic, mysterious, and just a little bit…

October 8, 2002 | Science & Technology

Mapping the Internet

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Scientists are at it again, mapping the Internet to find out what goes where. Albert-Laslo Barabasi and entourage at the…

October 4, 2002 | Belgium

Durant Deluded

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Despite earlier reports that automatic cameras apparently have no improving effect on road safety and driver caution, Mobility Minister Isabelle…

October 2, 2002 | Fun & Humour

Panderers in Japan

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A Japander is “a Western star who uses his or her fame to make large sums of money in a…

October 2, 2002 | Politics

Pax Americana

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...why has the administration dismissed the option of containing and deterring Iraq, as we had the Soviet Union for 45…