FILING URLS @ WWW.FURL.NET

I have added Furl to the Resources category. You could save your site bookmarks, web pages and newspaper articles in your personal "online filing cabinet." [Hat tip to Henry Copeland.]

THE NICKEL PRICE AND THE UNION

Do you think that the union is watching the nickel price with interest? I have been interested in commodities since my days as a purchaser of raw materials.

TERROR THREATS IN THE AIR...

After reading Moxie's post, I had to write something about the latest terror alerts. I am really getting worried about the situation in the aviation industry. Look at this timeline for the British Airways flight 223 (London - Washington). The Mirror published a story titled, She Bomber, on January 3. [Hat tip to the Concord Crier, 01/05/04.]

In the news: U.S. Won't Raise Level of Terror Alert.

Go to USA Today's site and listen to flight attendant Betty Ong's call to an airline communications center on September 11, 2001.

UPDATE 02/01/04: Flight to Houston during Super Bowl is canceled.

TERRORIST GATHERING IN IRAN ON FEBRUARY 1

Plenty of militant Muslims and terrorist groups will have a gathering in Iran and celebrate "ten days of dawn." Read Amir Taheri's article, Tehran Terrorfest. [Via Free Iran News.] I think it is time for an early spring "cleaning" ("spring offensive")...
In the news:
U.S. plans Al Qaeda offensive.
Bin Laden in custody by Christmas.

INTERNET POLITICS ON THE MAP

Time for some more maps! I think I have to pay a visit to the "deep down" south (a.k.a. "John Kerry free zone"). Click here for a comparison between the "Bush country" (click here for 2000 Electoral vote totals) map versus the "MoveOn.org houseparty" map. Read Robert Tracinski's article, The Two Americas.

Here are some maps of the Internet. [Hat tip to "Mapchic".]
It looks like Howard Dean has a hard time using the Internet as a tool in his favor. In the news:
Howard Lashes Out At Cyber 'Smear Campaign'.
Dean campaign Waves 'Net guru' Trippi goodbye.

WORLD66.COM

create your own visited states map [Hat tip to Nicholas Provenzo.]

If you are interested in my travel plans and future exploration of the United States of America, read my post, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.

POLITICAL REFORM IN IRAN?

Here is an excerpt from Amir Taheri's article, Reading Iran Wrong [via Free Iran News]:

"And neither faction is proposing any radical reform of any aspects of the Khomeinist system. Both reject the almost unanimous call of the opposition parties and movements for a constitutional referendum. Both claim legitimacy on the basis not of the people's will but of their fidelity to the teachings of Khomeini."

In the news:
Iran Council vetoes election bill.
Iran's stacked vote.

AL HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION

In the news: Saudi charity accused of funding militants worldwide.

I look forward to The Washington Times' reaction to this news...

For more on Soliman Albuthi of Al Haramain Islamic Foundation, read the following:

Terrorist Charity by Michael Tremoglie.
Muslim Charity with Alleged Terrorist Links Gets Tax Break by Jeremy Reynalds.

Related: My post, SAUDI ARABIA'S TERRORISM CONNECTION.

ATOM SITE FEED

Blogger has announced a support for Atom site feed. I will test this syndication format in the near future.

Related: My post, EGO RICH SITE SUMMARY (RSS).

NASA: LOST IN SPACE?

In the news: Mars Rover Status Called 'Critical'.

Read Robert Garmong's article, Don't just explore space -- privatize it. For more on space, see Cox & Forkum's post, Mission Priorities.

Check out James Roberts' Mars Rover Mission Blog. [Via Fredrik Norman.]

Related: My post, MARS AND THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

9/11 MISSING LINK: AYATOLLAH & OSAMA BIN LADEN?

Breaking news: Ex-spy links Iran to al Qaeda pre 9/11, court told.

If you are interested in the terrorist trial in Germany, go to Der Spiegel.

For more on the connection between the Islamic regime of Iran and Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network, go to Free Iran News. Insight On The News magazine reported the story of the Iranian defector "Hamid Reza Zakeri" in June 2003.

UPDATE 01/23/04:
In the news:
Iran will try al-Qaeda suspects.
US Seeks Interrogation of al-Qaida Suspects to be Put on Trial in Iran.
Do you think that the Mullahs are getting nervous?

UPDATE 01/25/04:
Read Dan Darling's post @ Rantburg.
In the news:
The Iran-9/11 Connection?
Mullah embassy denies rumors.
Iran Rejects Links to Al Qaeda.

FORUM4BLOGGERS.COM

I have added Vik Rubenfeld's (site administrator) Forum4Bloggers to the Resources category.

MARTHA TALKS: "NOT GUILTY"

In the news: Fans greet Martha Stewart at court.

Read Martha and the Tall Poppies by Robert W. Tracinski.

Related: My post, MARTHA STEWART.

WHO IS ALI KHAMENEI?

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Read the profile on BBC.

In the news:
Can Iranians change their political system?
Iran's Guardian Council Begins Reviewing Candidate Blacklist.

Recommended source: Death to Theocracy - Free Iran: Establish a Society in Iran Based on the Principle of Individual Rights.

UPDATE 01/19/04: In the news:
Bring Justice to Iran. [Via Iran va Jahan.]
The Anti-Reform Headquarters, Hard-Line Websites, and Parallel Organizations. [Via Iran va Jahan.]


For more cartoons like this, check out John Cox & Allen Forkum's book, Black & White World.

UPDATE 01/21/04: Reader M. Simon asked about the TV program on January 18. Read about the plan of a "national blackout," i.e., turning off the lights.

In the news: Khatami 'will not quit' over vote row.

MODERN TRASH AT MUSEUM

Here is another example of modern "art" (read: trash). The Museum of National Antiquities in Sweden (Stockholm) has an "installation" called "Snow White And The Madness Of Truth." Zvi Mazel, Ambassador of Israel, took action and expressed his anger by "re-shaping" the "installation"... Click here for a video. Here is a description of the "art" exhibit:

"The artwork consisted of a rectangular basin filled with red fluid. A boat floated on top carrying a portrait of Hanadi Jaradat, who killed herself and 22 Israelis in an attack on a restaurant in the northern Israeli city of Haifa in October." [Reuters.]

M�rten Barck (Watch) has more about the terrorist bomber, Hanadi Jaradat.

UPDATE 01/18/04: In the news:
Israeli envoy to Sweden pulls plug on exhibit glorifying suicide bomber.
'Ambassador, you're really spoiling our party'.
Sharon praises ambassador for damaging Swedish exhibit.

For a background on the "artists" and their political views, read the petition "Jewish Manifesto: Sharon is Israel's Worst Enemy" by the organization, Jews for Israeli - Palestinian Peace. [Editor: Bring out a sickbag before you read the petition. You will find that Noam Chomsky has signed the petition...]

UPDATE 01/19/04: Israel's Embassy in Stockholm will be relocated.

Read my letter, Modern trash at museum, @ Jerusalem Post online edition.

UPDATE 01/21/04: In the news:
Israeli ambassador says Swedish press is pro-Arab.
Israel downgrades delegation to Swedish genocide conference.

LEONARD PEIKOFF AT WEST POINT

If you want to have an answer to the question: "What is a just war?," check out Dr. Peikoff's speech at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Click here for an extract of Ayn Rand's speech at West Point in 1974. For the whole speech, read her book, Philosophy: Who Needs It.

Related: My post, WEST POINT.

JIHAD@WWW.NET

What's going on in the cyberwar against militant Muslims, Jihad sites and terrorist supporters? What will happen with Aaron Weisburd's labor of "confronting Islamist terrorism online"? [Via InstaPundit.] For an example of what he has accomplished, read the case about "Quds Way - Jihad Movement" on The Search for International Terrorist Entities (SITE) Institute's web site. [Hat tip to Ben F., Little Green Footballs.] Listen to two interviews with Rita Katz, Director of the SITE Institute. [Hat tip to C.W.] Have your read her book, Terrorist Hunter: The Extraordinary Story of a Woman Who Went Undercover to Infiltrate the Radical Islamic Groups Operating in America?

In the news: Internet Terrorist Back On Line With More Threats.

Related: My post, SUPPORT AARON WEISBURD @ INTERNET-HAGANAH.

WESLEY CLARK: A REAL PATRIOTS FAN?

Go Pats Go! Do you think that Wesley Clark is a real New England Patriots fan?

In the news: Congratulations to Bill Belichick! You are the Coach of the Year!

Related: My posts, NFL and NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS.

UPDATE 01/18/04:
New England Patriots 24 - Indianapolis Colts 14.
Pats lay down the Law.
Time for Super Bowl XXXVIII!

UPDATE 01/30/04: The Super Bowl's Most Valuable Contender. [Via BusinessPundit.]

REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN... WHEN?

When do you think it will be a regime change in Iran? Nicole Sadighi has some interesting arguments on how Iran could become the "bridge of victory." Read Roger D. Carstens' article, Regime change in Iran.

Did you watch Jane Kokan's documentary, Forbidden Iran?

In the news:
Syria and Iran back in biz with Hezbollah.
Iran's al-Qaeda confusion.

UPDATE 01/13/04: From BestOfIran.com [via Free Iran News]:

"This Sunday, January 18, 2004. A Plan for the peaceful removal of the Islamic Regime of Iran will be announced during a live program broadcast on many Iranian satellite TV and Radio stations."

Check out: Got a mullah? products by ActivistChat.com.

ELEVATED (YELLOW) TERROR ALERT

You could see that threat level alert system is lowered one step to "elevated" (yellow color). Are you feeling safer today than yesterday?

THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

My long-range goal is to return to the freest country in the world. I am glad that Bush is giving the opportunity for more individuals to come to America and work, but I think it should be open for anybody to live in the United States of America as long as you don't infringe on the rights of other individuals, or you are a potential threat to the safety of the country. I understand that Bush's gesture is a way of going after the "Hispanic-vote," but I think it is good that the issue of immigration is coming up for discussion. I hope it will be a constructive debate and that it will end up with a good solution, i.e. deregulation and a freer job market. You don't have handouts and minimum wage in my kind of world.

Related: My post, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY.

QM2

What's "more than twice as long as the Washington Monument is tall (550 ft.)"? Bon voyage Queen Mary 2!

If you want to read about some historic ocean liners, check out "Swedish American Line."

ANNA LINDH

In the news:
Lindh Murder Suspect Confesses, May Face Life Term.
Profile: Mijailo Mijailovic.

Related: My post, IS SWEDEN AN "OPEN SOCIETY"?

UPDATE 01/12/04: Lindh murder suspect says Jesus guided him.

PATRIOTIC POSTERS

I have added a new category to my blog. I think that "Patriotic Poster" fits great between the Petition, Support America and the War Against Terrorist Nations, and the American In Spirit Webring. Please send me tips on World War and patriotic posters.


Courtesy of Greyhawk.

DEMONSTRATIONS IN HONG KONG

What's going on in Hong Kong? Read Radio Free Asia's report, More Democracy Protests Likely In Hong Kong.

I wonder if Spike magazine will write about Hong Kong's "Personality Of The Year 2003"... Tung Chee Hwa got less than 5% of the vote! My guess is that "Chief Executive" Tung will have a tough time to deliver his policy address. I wonder if he has read Stephen Vines' memo, Carry on spinning. Stephen Vines is the publisher of Spike magazine. Read his article, Regina Must Think We Are Stupid, published in China Rights Forum Journal, No. 3, 2003.

Related: My post, FIGHT FOR FREEDOM IN HONG KONG.

MOVEON.ORG: TIME TO MOVE ON...

I think it is time for MoveOn.org to scrap the "Bush/Hitler" ads and move on... Guess who is donating to the organization?

UPDATE 01/06/04: Socialist Group MoveOn Promotes Ad That Equates Bush with Hitler by Mark Da Cunha (Dollars & Crosses).

UPDATE 01/07/04: In the news:
'Friend' Blasts Liberal Group for Posting Ads Linking Bush to Hitler.
MoveOn Freudian Nazi Ad.
MoveOn.org? New Dem Powerhouse Fund Raiser.
MoveOn Accuses RNC of 'Smear Campaign,' Asks Members to Report 'Inaccurate' Stories.
Minimizing the Holocaust.


For more cartoons like this, check out John Cox & Allen Forkum's book, Black & White World.

UPDATE 01/08/04: Who's courting the nuts?
New Video Uncovered: MoveOn.org Finalist Is Producer Of Another Bush/Hitler Ad. Is this the right Michael Stinson a.k.a. "Symbolman"? [Editor: Get a sick bag before you click on the link...]

MARS AND THE RIGHT SPIRIT

In the news:
A Triumphant Landing on Mars.
Spirit Rover Consolidates Its Foothold on Mars.
Mars Revisited.
Mission to Mars: The three basic questions.

I have illustrated this post with an artwork by Bryan Larsen.


[How Far We've Come by Bryan Larsen � 2003]

Related: My posts, TIME TO COLONIZE MARS II and SPACE.

UPDATE 01/06/04: Mars Exploration Rover Mission. [Via InstaPundit's post, SPACE BABE OF THE YEAR?]

MILITARY BLOGS

I have added Fred Pruitt's Rantburg to my List of Links and Greyhawk's (Mudville Gazette) MilBlogs to the War on Terrorism category.

UPDATE 01/06/04: Sign Tony Diana's (former 1LT) guestbook and leave a message to the troops. Read about the music group Egodog and its involvement with the Department of Defense tours.

DON'T NEGOTIATE WITH TERRORIST NATIONS!

I hope Bush will keep a steady course against the Axis of Evil and not come up with a compromise of "reconciliation" or policy shift. Intelligence Minister Ali Yunesi in Iran, President Bashar Assad of Syria, Kim Jong Il of North Korea, and Libya's Prime Minister Shukri Ghanim are all using blackmail, threats, and "bait-and-switch" tactics in order to stay in power. Could you guess what the "peace loving" leaders of Iran & Syria are planning? They want the Middle East to become a zone free of nuclear weapons!

Did you watch the interview with Reza Pahlavi?

Click here for my solution on how to deal with terrorist nations. If you want to spread the message, go and buy some t-shirts designed by Cox & Forkum.

A WAR MANIFESTO BY TWO HAWKS

Could David Frum and Richard Perle's book, An End to Evil: Strategies For Victory in the War on Terror, be "a "manual for victory" in the war on terror"? [Via Fredrik Norman.]

UPDATE 01/11/04: David Frum and Richard Perle discuss their book on C-SPAN. [Via ActivistChat.]

UPDATE 01/18/04: David Frum and Richard Perle have published an article with the title, The Soft-Line Ideologues. [Via Fredrik Norman.] They argue in the article that the "hard-liners are the real pragmatists." Read Harry Binswanger's analysis of the article in his post, Soft-Line Ideologues Revisited: Foreign-Policy Soft-Liners are Pragmatists.

DEAN & THE SLIPPERY SLOPE...

Read Why I can't vote for Dean by "godless" @ Gene Expression. [Via Jeff Jarvis.]

For more on Dean, read the following articles:

Pinning down Howard Dean.
Leftward, Ho?
Infighting Between Dean, Rivals Gets Ugly.

If you want to bet on who is dropping out the race, check out Mark Steyn's "Dem-olition derby."


For more cartoons like this, check out John Cox & Allen Forkum's book, Black & White World.

JAMESTOWN

I have picked Love and Hate in Jamestown: John Smith, Pocahontas, and the Heart of a New Nation by David Price as the Book of the Month. [Hat tip to Ray Shelton, HBL, 12/27/03.]

Here are two reviews of the book:
Caleb Crain, New York Times.
Jane Davis, Decatur Daily.

Read about the history of Jamestown and visit the virtual Jamestown. David Price will discuss his book on Book TV on January 3.

Related: My post, THANKSGIVING.