Tag Archives: Holy Shmoly

The Islamic Reformation – parallels between the 16th and 21st centuries.

Gen. Zinni Says War With Iraq Is Unwise – great stuff in here, thanks Mark for the link!

I couldn’t have a job because that would stop my grant. So in one breath, a recent college graduate took up position in the dole queue, right behind another family member who confidently led the way to another generation of State support.
There are pros and cons to a welfare state. I’m in favour of it, as are practically all European countries. A lot of the time it doesn’t work properly though. PRSI and dentists, going back to college, child care, disabled help/care.. These are just some of the issues I’ve come across in the last 2 months, in my own life and in the media.

Irish Law Updates – A weblog from Cork, Ireland on Irish Law. Must keep an eye on it.

eatonweb portal – Irish weblogs.

Bottomquark picked up on the BT hyperlink lawsuit but Zimran has a more interesting perspective: I would actually have prefered the judge to uphold the patent…. Saying a patent outlawed the Internet would have helped change bad patent law.

Gordian Tomb Adventure is well worth downloading from RKO, even if you’re not a C64 fan! (mp3)

Slashdot | Review: Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar But the big question is: why should I use Mac OS X? …
The second answer is that new features are added to Mac OS X to make it too compelling to ignore.

I don’t have enough money to buy a Mac, I wouldn’t spent all that money on one either. Must call up to Mark sometime 🙂

A World Without Water – I wonder will this make the headlines here in “wet” Ireland. I doubt it. via camworld

Wireless Networks in Big Trouble – AirSnort can sniff your passwords “from the air.”