In a word, Sucks!
I can't believe this is a classic of SciFi. Granted, the effects are great. But, give me a break - That's like saying the girl has a nice personality. Haven't we seen too many movies with great effects and nothing else.
The movie didn't move. There was no tension. I even like Tom Cruise - He is the same in pretty much every role. In this, he is shifted alittle, but not much.
I wonder about the original HG Wells. Was the plot always this lame? Steven Spielberg! Did he make ET?
Thumbs down! It's another movie trying to blast us out of the theater with effects and very little else.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Take Action: A Bipartisan Plan to End the War
Take Action: A Bipartisan Plan to End the War
As a person of faith, I have long been concerned about the war in Iraq. More than 1,720 U.S. soldiers have been killed, as well as tens of thousands of Iraqi soldiers and civilians. The Bush administration remains mired in the quicksand of a disastrous war, and I am even more concerned that the president has refused to publicize an exit strategy or commit to a withdrawal date. As more and more of our young men and women are dying, there seems to be no end in sight.
I'm one of many who feel this way. Two recent polls, as I'm sure you've heard, show that a majority of the American public disapproves of this war. In the poll conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News, more than 40% of those polled said the war in Iraq was becoming analogous to the war in Vietnam.
It's time for an exit strategy. I urge you to support H.J.RES.55, the new bipartisan resolution calling for the Bush administration to announce a plan by the end of the year for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Iraq - and to initiate the plan as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sign it and send it at this address -
As a person of faith, I have long been concerned about the war in Iraq. More than 1,720 U.S. soldiers have been killed, as well as tens of thousands of Iraqi soldiers and civilians. The Bush administration remains mired in the quicksand of a disastrous war, and I am even more concerned that the president has refused to publicize an exit strategy or commit to a withdrawal date. As more and more of our young men and women are dying, there seems to be no end in sight.
I'm one of many who feel this way. Two recent polls, as I'm sure you've heard, show that a majority of the American public disapproves of this war. In the poll conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News, more than 40% of those polled said the war in Iraq was becoming analogous to the war in Vietnam.
It's time for an exit strategy. I urge you to support H.J.RES.55, the new bipartisan resolution calling for the Bush administration to announce a plan by the end of the year for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Iraq - and to initiate the plan as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sign it and send it at this address -
Fluid Imagination: What the hell is going on?
Fluid Imagination: What the hell is going on?: "What the hell is going on?"
Kyle Callahan has a good bead on things - and sums up a few things after returning from the Great Land, Alaska. Great post, Kyle!
Kyle Callahan has a good bead on things - and sums up a few things after returning from the Great Land, Alaska. Great post, Kyle!
The ONE Campaign | Take Action
The ONE Campaign | Take Action: "THE ONE DECLARATION
“WE BELIEVE that in the best American tradition of helping others help themselves, now is the time to join with other countries in a historic pact for compassion and justice to help the poorest people of the world overcome AIDS and extreme poverty. WE RECOGNIZE that a pact including such measures as fair trade, debt relief, fighting corruption and directing an additional one percent of the U.S. budget toward meeting basic needs – education, health, clean water, food, and care for orphans – would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the poorest countries. WE COMMIT ourselves - one person, one voice, one vote at a time - to make a better, safer world for all.”"
Where do I sign?The ONE Campaign
“WE BELIEVE that in the best American tradition of helping others help themselves, now is the time to join with other countries in a historic pact for compassion and justice to help the poorest people of the world overcome AIDS and extreme poverty. WE RECOGNIZE that a pact including such measures as fair trade, debt relief, fighting corruption and directing an additional one percent of the U.S. budget toward meeting basic needs – education, health, clean water, food, and care for orphans – would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the poorest countries. WE COMMIT ourselves - one person, one voice, one vote at a time - to make a better, safer world for all.”"
Where do I sign?The ONE Campaign
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Bono talks of US crusade
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Bono talks of US crusade: "'My first experience of America was watching Neil Armstrong on the moon. America looked like a place where anything could happen. That's what we're asking Bush - to bring mankind back to earth. We have the technology, we have the resources and the knowhow, but do we have the will?'"
Where the streets have no name! ...
Way to go Bono - The article talks about the One Campaign, Jesse Helms' on AIDS, etc. You have to give Bono credit, he does more than his share, I think.
Where the streets have no name! ...
Way to go Bono - The article talks about the One Campaign, Jesse Helms' on AIDS, etc. You have to give Bono credit, he does more than his share, I think.
2 Cents Worth � Blog Archive � Dave Weinberger Speaks at NECC
2 Cents Worth � Blog Archive � Dave Weinberger Speaks at NECC: "Knowledge is conversation"
The shape of knowledge, the dewey decimal system, wikipedia, etc at the NECC - that's National Educational Computing Conference.
The motto of the conference is "Sparking a revolution in learning". I'm glad so many people are thinking and working to make education better. Schooling is such a big part of our lives and it doesn't HAVE to suck.
The shape of knowledge, the dewey decimal system, wikipedia, etc at the NECC - that's National Educational Computing Conference.
The motto of the conference is "Sparking a revolution in learning". I'm glad so many people are thinking and working to make education better. Schooling is such a big part of our lives and it doesn't HAVE to suck.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
National Priorities Project:Better Security for Less Money
National Priorities Project:Better Security for Less Money: "Find out about an alternative plan to increase our national security, save money and free up dollars for domestic needs. State and city breakdowns are available."
Has anyone heard of the "F/A-22 Raptor Aircraft, the SSN-774 Virginiaclass Submarine and the DD(X) Destroyer"?
Has anyone heard of the "F/A-22 Raptor Aircraft, the SSN-774 Virginiaclass Submarine and the DD(X) Destroyer"?
The Boca Beacon - Boca Grande's Weekly Newspaper
The Boca Beacon - Boca Grande's Weekly Newspaper: "The US Senate will shortly begin two weeks of debate on a comprehensive energy bill involving oil and gas exploration resources off the coast of Florida.
Florida senators Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez say they've reached an agreement designed to prevent any effort to weaken the moratorium on oil and gas drilling off Florida's coast. This agreement could extend bans on drilling off Florida's coast through at least 2112. This, however, does not guarantee Florida coasts are home free. The current energy bill that will be under debate includes language that would allow exploration of oil and gas resources off Florida coasts."
www.handsoffourcoasts.com
Florida senators Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez say they've reached an agreement designed to prevent any effort to weaken the moratorium on oil and gas drilling off Florida's coast. This agreement could extend bans on drilling off Florida's coast through at least 2112. This, however, does not guarantee Florida coasts are home free. The current energy bill that will be under debate includes language that would allow exploration of oil and gas resources off Florida coasts."
www.handsoffourcoasts.com
Drexel CoAS E-Learning: OrgoFrag Demo
Drexel CoAS E-Learning: OrgoFrag Demo: "The player navigates through a map with organic chemistry reactions on the walls. Walking through a correct reaction leads to more exploration of the map and goodies like weapons, ammo or health. Walking through an incorrect reaction leads to death by falling into a deep dark pit."
GAMES THAT TEACH ARE COOL!
GAMES THAT TEACH ARE COOL!
Quick Online Tips: Free Image Hosting on Blogger
Quick Online Tips: Free Image Hosting on Blogger: "Blogger has finally implemented the facility for free image hosting. No more looking around for free web image hosting."
Yea! Right on Blogger!
.... but I can't do it from the "BlogThis!" window yet.
My first image with blogger image hosting!
Yea! Right on Blogger!
.... but I can't do it from the "BlogThis!" window yet.
My first image with blogger image hosting!
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Friday, June 24, 2005
The Command T.O.C.: Classic Misdirection By The Right Wing
The Command T.O.C.: Classic Misdirection By The Right Wing: "For example, rather than acknowledging that the US has engaged in a horrible display of torture and mistreatment of prisoners (Gitmo, Iraq and Afghanistan prisons), they misdirected the national discussion to whether Newsweek was accurate or not when they said a Koran was flushed down the toilet. Somehow, the public became more interested in the fact that it was untrue we flushed it down the toilet. Of course, the reality was we urinated on it but the fact that it was not flushed seemed to satisfy the right wing that the reporting was wrong."
I like this guy, CPT Kevin, more each day. He is illustrating a point. Arguments seem to head directly to the details and is hardly ever about the "real issue". There has to be a logical falacey - Misdirection or red herring or something.
He is saying that whether the holy book was pissed on or flushed became the most important part of the coverage in the MSM (Main Stream Media - I learned that term on some RightWing blogs). Is it the most important part of the story to us - voters and taxpayers? I wonder WHERE it was pissed on - in the toilet? on the floor? Does that bring anything new or helpful to the discussion of terror and how to stop it?
Not Really when we are discussing the FACT that the US is running a lawless detention center (torture chamber? Coercion chamber?) Maybe we need a detention center? Maybe we don't? Instead of debate, we get smoke and mirrors, lies and deception... all because no one wants to lose.
What I don't understand and what gives me the most concern, is that, the leaders of this country (Govt, Media, Big Biz) would rather let us squabble over the details. And lie to us about reasons. Trick us into doing things. Instead of telling the truth.
I get the feeling that if we knew the truth (YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!), we wouldn't support those leaders. I think, if we knew the truth, we would make better decisions and elect better leaders. The leaders don't want to lose - lose an election, viewers, profits. So they lie, cheat, steal - Whatever it takes... And we all end up losing in the end.
again thanks to CPT Kevin for a clear vision and voice.
I like this guy, CPT Kevin, more each day. He is illustrating a point. Arguments seem to head directly to the details and is hardly ever about the "real issue". There has to be a logical falacey - Misdirection or red herring or something.
He is saying that whether the holy book was pissed on or flushed became the most important part of the coverage in the MSM (Main Stream Media - I learned that term on some RightWing blogs). Is it the most important part of the story to us - voters and taxpayers? I wonder WHERE it was pissed on - in the toilet? on the floor? Does that bring anything new or helpful to the discussion of terror and how to stop it?
Not Really when we are discussing the FACT that the US is running a lawless detention center (torture chamber? Coercion chamber?) Maybe we need a detention center? Maybe we don't? Instead of debate, we get smoke and mirrors, lies and deception... all because no one wants to lose.
What I don't understand and what gives me the most concern, is that, the leaders of this country (Govt, Media, Big Biz) would rather let us squabble over the details. And lie to us about reasons. Trick us into doing things. Instead of telling the truth.
I get the feeling that if we knew the truth (YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!), we wouldn't support those leaders. I think, if we knew the truth, we would make better decisions and elect better leaders. The leaders don't want to lose - lose an election, viewers, profits. So they lie, cheat, steal - Whatever it takes... And we all end up losing in the end.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Incomplete Manifesto
Incomplete Manifesto
I think everyone needs a Manifesto. This one is pretty cool. Here are some others. Cluetrain, Communist, fruits.
Software has a manifesto. I really liked basecamp / backpack / tada lists after reading this document. It seems that the lights are on and the company is thinking.
Computer book authors have Manifesto's - I love Cathy Sierra. And we share a Birthday!
Newman Lanier's Manifesto - Coming soon!
I think everyone needs a Manifesto. This one is pretty cool. Here are some others. Cluetrain, Communist, fruits.
Software has a manifesto. I really liked basecamp / backpack / tada lists after reading this document. It seems that the lights are on and the company is thinking.
Computer book authors have Manifesto's - I love Cathy Sierra. And we share a Birthday!
Newman Lanier's Manifesto - Coming soon!
Lin Yutang Quotes & Quotations compiled by GIGA
Lin Yutang Quotes & Quotations compiled by GIGA: "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
yikes!
...
I always thought it meant that Halloween was near.... but he is right, sun is about to set.
yikes!
...
I always thought it meant that Halloween was near.... but he is right, sun is about to set.
Amazon.com: Books: The Importance Of Living
Amazon.com: Books: The Importance Of Living
I found this book by accident at the PageOne books. I opened it to a page about travelling and missing the point of travelling. He talked about how some people miss the point and, if you are so inclined, you could get more out of a trip to the backyard, than to some misty summit far from home.
uh?...
read the reviews on the link page. The book has had a strong effect on people.
Well, duh! This guy lived in Taiwan in a resort area called Yangminshan. Here is alittle article.
I found this book by accident at the PageOne books. I opened it to a page about travelling and missing the point of travelling. He talked about how some people miss the point and, if you are so inclined, you could get more out of a trip to the backyard, than to some misty summit far from home.
uh?...
read the reviews on the link page. The book has had a strong effect on people.
Well, duh! This guy lived in Taiwan in a resort area called Yangminshan. Here is alittle article.
GEEKS.OPML.ORG : What is a HomePage?
GEEKS.OPML.ORG :
I'm thinking of making a home page. For me and for others to find out about me... It's gotta have .... something...
I'm thinking of making a home page. For me and for others to find out about me... It's gotta have .... something...
Tactical Iraqi - Iraqi Arabic Made Easy
Tactical Iraqi - Iraqi Arabic Made Easy: "'As-salaamu aleykum'"
I've been following this story for a bit.
I believe computer simulation video games are an excellent teaching tool. Players are engrossed. The attention span for a game is very long. It's an emersive environment. The risk of embarrassment is low - For getting something wrong, for instance.
What about a video game where you are helping Scientists in a lab - you have to remember the names of things (like the Scientists themselves, or equipment or chemicals they ask you to get.), Problem solving, report writing....
We can virtually recreate a work group for students - they have to practice - get the chance to practice what really goes on in the workplace. And not just the workplace of today - Maybe the student is teleported back to the lab of a famous scientist?
Video game have so much potential as learning platforms. This Iraqi language learning game is the first game I've heard about that uses the idea of a simulate emersive environment for a language learner.
I've been following this story for a bit.
I believe computer simulation video games are an excellent teaching tool. Players are engrossed. The attention span for a game is very long. It's an emersive environment. The risk of embarrassment is low - For getting something wrong, for instance.
What about a video game where you are helping Scientists in a lab - you have to remember the names of things (like the Scientists themselves, or equipment or chemicals they ask you to get.), Problem solving, report writing....
We can virtually recreate a work group for students - they have to practice - get the chance to practice what really goes on in the workplace. And not just the workplace of today - Maybe the student is teleported back to the lab of a famous scientist?
Video game have so much potential as learning platforms. This Iraqi language learning game is the first game I've heard about that uses the idea of a simulate emersive environment for a language learner.
Monday, June 20, 2005
The Liberty Dollar Bill
http://www.libertydollarbill.org
The Liberty Dollar Bill: "Look at your one dollar bill. On the backside there is an eagle and a large green pyramid with the eye over it. Mr. Wright and his students thought that replacing this strange design with an abridged version of the United States Constitution encompassing the entire Preamble and a brief description of each of the seven Articles and each of the twenty-seven Amendments would serve many educational purposes."
Let's make brand America clear for the rest of the world. America isn't great because we are rich, or big. America is great beacause of ideas set down by the founding fathers. These ideas haven't been fully realised and need help to spread.
American image is out of focus around the world. This might make it more clear. Even for people right here at home, even our leadership.
What makes America Great? People and Documents
The Liberty Dollar Bill: "Look at your one dollar bill. On the backside there is an eagle and a large green pyramid with the eye over it. Mr. Wright and his students thought that replacing this strange design with an abridged version of the United States Constitution encompassing the entire Preamble and a brief description of each of the seven Articles and each of the twenty-seven Amendments would serve many educational purposes."
Let's make brand America clear for the rest of the world. America isn't great because we are rich, or big. America is great beacause of ideas set down by the founding fathers. These ideas haven't been fully realised and need help to spread.
American image is out of focus around the world. This might make it more clear. Even for people right here at home, even our leadership.
What makes America Great? People and Documents
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