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Pagan, Pagan, what are you finding?
Yours is the road that winds lonely and far,
Strange are the shadows that round you come creeping,
Still through the clouds is the glint of a star!
From the book, Charge of the Goddess by Doreen Valiente
Tuesday, June 25
Clavius.org.
The first thing every conspiracist notices about photography in space is that there are no stars in any of the pictures. The general public brought up on science fiction motion pictures is used to seeing stars in pictures purporting to be taken in outer space. And so the real photos seem strange.
The first question I put to the conspiracists is that if NASA wished to perpetuate a convincing fraud, why didn't they produce photos (with stars) that satisfied the public's expectations and didn't raise questions?
The first thing every conspiracist notices about photography in space is that there are no stars in any of the pictures. The general public brought up on science fiction motion pictures is used to seeing stars in pictures purporting to be taken in outer space. And so the real photos seem strange.
The first question I put to the conspiracists is that if NASA wished to perpetuate a convincing fraud, why didn't they produce photos (with stars) that satisfied the public's expectations and didn't raise questions?
Monday, June 24
Silicon Valley insurance costs climb.
Financial aftershocks from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be rippling through Silicon Valley in the next few weeks as construction companies begin to see double-digit rate increases for insurance coverage.
Financial aftershocks from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be rippling through Silicon Valley in the next few weeks as construction companies begin to see double-digit rate increases for insurance coverage.
kottke.org :: home of fine hypertext products.
"Motoring along the freeway, you observe several types of drivers. There's the guy who can't maintain a constant speed and you end up passing each other about fourteen times over the course of 45 minutes, developing in the process some sort of passing rivalry that becomes really important about the fourth or fifth pass to the point of wanting to kill each other."
"Motoring along the freeway, you observe several types of drivers. There's the guy who can't maintain a constant speed and you end up passing each other about fourteen times over the course of 45 minutes, developing in the process some sort of passing rivalry that becomes really important about the fourth or fifth pass to the point of wanting to kill each other."
Thursday, June 20
Pinball WebRing.
The Ring of Pinball is dedicated to linking any and all sites which contain information about Pinball. Whether a sites information is about the silverball's interesting history, collecting machines, pinball art, or whatever it is all welcome.
The Ring of Pinball is dedicated to linking any and all sites which contain information about Pinball. Whether a sites information is about the silverball's interesting history, collecting machines, pinball art, or whatever it is all welcome.
Tuesday, June 18
Stadium from time of Jesus uncovered.
Romans may have used Jewish-built structure as arena and prison, archaeologist says.
Romans may have used Jewish-built structure as arena and prison, archaeologist says.
Sunday, June 16
The Rhetorica Network.
The Rhetorica Network offers analysis and commentary about rhetoric and propaganda in journalism and politics, including analysis of presidential speeches and election campaigns.
The Rhetorica Network offers analysis and commentary about rhetoric and propaganda in journalism and politics, including analysis of presidential speeches and election campaigns.
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About Me
- Peter Svensk
- Microsoft web guy who used to drive the Calico Mine Train at Knott's Berry Farm in the late '70s.
