Friday, February 13, 2004
NEW POSTS
I have written some new posts on my other blog. Read about afternoon tea in NYC, music concert in Stockholm, and an update of a post on strength training. Enjoy!
PRECIOUS STONES
What are your plans for Valentine's Day? How about watching a movie with Marilyn Monroe and listening to the song, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend.
My interest in precious stones sparked after a trip to Asia (Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, and Taipei) in 1992. I went with my friend Christer Sjöback. For a nice collection of semi-precious and precious stones, check out Christer's jewelry gallery. I have participated in a gemology course and have visited the Gem- and Mineral Show in Gothenburg several times.
Steven Den Beste has written an interesting post on synthetic diamonds. For more on diamonds, read the following articles:
* De Beers sales sparkle ahead of shake-up.
* She may be a gem but is it the real thing?
* Diamonds: Beyond Valentine Bling.
My interest in precious stones sparked after a trip to Asia (Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, and Taipei) in 1992. I went with my friend Christer Sjöback. For a nice collection of semi-precious and precious stones, check out Christer's jewelry gallery. I have participated in a gemology course and have visited the Gem- and Mineral Show in Gothenburg several times.
Steven Den Beste has written an interesting post on synthetic diamonds. For more on diamonds, read the following articles:
* De Beers sales sparkle ahead of shake-up.
* She may be a gem but is it the real thing?
* Diamonds: Beyond Valentine Bling.
Thursday, February 12, 2004
MEETINGS WITH OSAMA BIN LADEN
Have you seen the documentary, I Met Osama bin Laden by Brian Lapping? The program includes footage of several meetings and interviews with Osama bin Laden. Here are two guys who have met the "high priest of terror":
¤ Jamal Khashoggi - former editor of Al-Watan newspaper, now adviser to Turki al-Faisal, Saudi ambassador to Britain.
¤ Hamid Mir - author of the unfinished biography of bin Laden and editor of the Daily Ausaf newspaper.
Read the report on Sheikh Abdullah Azzam: Bin Laden’s spiritual mentor.
¤ Jamal Khashoggi - former editor of Al-Watan newspaper, now adviser to Turki al-Faisal, Saudi ambassador to Britain.
¤ Hamid Mir - author of the unfinished biography of bin Laden and editor of the Daily Ausaf newspaper.
Read the report on Sheikh Abdullah Azzam: Bin Laden’s spiritual mentor.
KING CARL XVI GUSTAV'S VISIT TO BRUNEI
The King of Sweden has paid a visit to Brunei. I wonder if Carl XVI Gustav attended the "Hari Raya Korban" ceremony, or visited one of Brunei's many mosques...
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
CARNIVAL OF THE VANITIES #73
Kathy Kinsley (On the Third Hand) is the host of this week's edition of Carnival of the Vanities. My entry is included in the category "Future Shock."
Monday, February 9, 2004
SOCIAL NETWORKS
I am pretty interested in social networking despite the fact that I have been called a "lone wolf"... ;)
Read about the social network with the difficult name "Orkut" (named after the guy who came up with the idea of this online community). Have you been invited yet?
In the news: The coming search wars.
Read about the social network with the difficult name "Orkut" (named after the guy who came up with the idea of this online community). Have you been invited yet?
In the news: The coming search wars.
Sunday, February 8, 2004
MADE IN IRAN: THE RAAD MISSILE
Time for my weekly post on Iran. It seems that the Mullahs have a hard time to avoid the spotlight. That's good. To use Michael Ledeen's slogan: "Faster, please."
From Debka (02/06/04): "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary regime last month marked the 25th anniversary of its victory over the Shah by launching a sophisticated missile dubbed Raad and its accompanying advanced radar system designated DM-3b." [Hat tip to Blog Iran mailing list.]
For more on Iran's arsenal of weapons, read Nooredin Abedian's article, More Than Don Quixote.
UPDATE 02/11/04: President Announces New Measures to Counter the Threat of WMD.
In the news:
"United Nations inspectors have found a new type of centrifuge design in Iran and other experiments that Tehran has failed to declare, despite its claim in November that it had fully disclosed its nuclear programme." (The Financial Times, 02/11/04.)
For more cartoons like this, check out John Cox & Allen Forkum's book, Black & White World.
UPDATE 02/13/04: Iran's secret nuclear plans exposed.
From Debka (02/06/04): "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary regime last month marked the 25th anniversary of its victory over the Shah by launching a sophisticated missile dubbed Raad and its accompanying advanced radar system designated DM-3b." [Hat tip to Blog Iran mailing list.]
For more on Iran's arsenal of weapons, read Nooredin Abedian's article, More Than Don Quixote.
UPDATE 02/11/04: President Announces New Measures to Counter the Threat of WMD.
In the news:
"United Nations inspectors have found a new type of centrifuge design in Iran and other experiments that Tehran has failed to declare, despite its claim in November that it had fully disclosed its nuclear programme." (The Financial Times, 02/11/04.)
For more cartoons like this, check out John Cox & Allen Forkum's book, Black & White World.
UPDATE 02/13/04: Iran's secret nuclear plans exposed.
Saturday, February 7, 2004
YOU GOT MAIL! FROM NIGERIA...
In the news: Five Nigerians charged in $242 million '419' fraud trial.
I received my first "Nigerian letter" more than 10 years ago. I had my own small business, importing stuff (mainly electronic and computer products). My post office box started to get crammed with letters from Nigeria, after I had placed an ad in an international trade magazine. Nowadays, the scams are delivered by e-mail instead of "snail" mail. Check out this new version of the 419 scam. Read more about "Operation 4-1-9" by the United States Secret Service.
I received my first "Nigerian letter" more than 10 years ago. I had my own small business, importing stuff (mainly electronic and computer products). My post office box started to get crammed with letters from Nigeria, after I had placed an ad in an international trade magazine. Nowadays, the scams are delivered by e-mail instead of "snail" mail. Check out this new version of the 419 scam. Read more about "Operation 4-1-9" by the United States Secret Service.
BLOGGING AND MONEY
Please support my blogging by clicking on the Blogad.
Here are some interesting posts on advertising and how to make money on blogging:
$ 10 Ways To Make Money Blogging by John Hawkins. [Via InstaPundit.]
$ Google Adsense vs. BlogAds by "Commissar" @ the Politburo Diktat.
Here are some interesting posts on advertising and how to make money on blogging:
$ 10 Ways To Make Money Blogging by John Hawkins. [Via InstaPundit.]
$ Google Adsense vs. BlogAds by "Commissar" @ the Politburo Diktat.
Friday, February 6, 2004
FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES IN EU
This is too much! Readers who are familiar with the Swedish politician Jan O. Karlsson, will get a kick out of this announcement:
"Vice-President of the European Commission Neil Kinnock has appointed Mr Jan O. Karlsson, former President of the European Court of Auditors, as chairman of the new Financial Irregularities Panel (FIP), with effect as of 1 February 2004." (European Communities, 02/04/04.)
The above mentioned politician has been involved in several scandals. He once had a private crayfish party and then sent the bill to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Guess who he called: "that fucking Texas geezer."
In the news: Ex-commissioner's fraud case goes to court.
UPDATE 02/15/04: Ex-Swedish Minister Won't Be Charged.
"Vice-President of the European Commission Neil Kinnock has appointed Mr Jan O. Karlsson, former President of the European Court of Auditors, as chairman of the new Financial Irregularities Panel (FIP), with effect as of 1 February 2004." (European Communities, 02/04/04.)
The above mentioned politician has been involved in several scandals. He once had a private crayfish party and then sent the bill to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Guess who he called: "that fucking Texas geezer."
In the news: Ex-commissioner's fraud case goes to court.
UPDATE 02/15/04: Ex-Swedish Minister Won't Be Charged.
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