Slashdot picked up the story that Eircom and Esat will block calls to 13 countries. A desperate move perhaps, but more effective than trying to educate the public, at least in the short term.
I guess this could affect those builders^h^h^h^h^h^hpeople with off-shore accounts too. Bet the tribunals are rubbing their hands in glee!

I hate hearing media people/journalists/artists talking about media people/journalists/artists. *Yawn*
So, here’s a short but insightful piece on writing, handy for all you blog writers!

More from the 2004 Republican National Convention in NYC.

The shock of what happened on August 31 is still wearing off for those of us unfortunate enough to be caught up in what can only be described as a desperate act by law enforcement.

I covered this previously.
(via mrbill – you should read the first comment here! hehe)

Who is that with Jeremy? – he’s met lots of famous people for one so young!

I’m a big fan of the Sunday Times – there’s just so much in there! Here’s a few snippets that’ll probably only be available for the next few days..

• Jeremy Clarkson: Let’s brand our man’s army – soldiers wearing sponsor’s badges? Marlboro logos on the Red Devils?
  

  I’m not suggesting that a soldier should be made to wade into battle looking like a Formula One racing driver, but there is a happy medium. I’m thinking as a guide of the discreet but effective logos allowed at Wimbledon; a little patch on the epaulet that lets the watching TV cameras know that the wearer drives an Audi.

• Andrew Sullivan: So long Kerry, you look like the ultimate loser – the election was “his to lose” a few weeks back but things aren’t looking all that great for Kerry now. Hmm, I really should cover the (maybe) Irish Presidential election, if it happens!
• Revealed: the secret of Tesco’s ‘phoney’ price war – surprised? Not really, although if you avoid the best selling stuff you can pick up bargains!
• Idea of the week: Spotme – vibrator tells you when you’re near someone you want to meet? oooer! I can see lots of smiling faces at the conferences..
• Ireland: The myths that cost you money – 5 pages of ‘em!
  

  SSIAs are the best savings vehicle
  Special savings investment accounts (SSIAs) are attractive given the government bonus of 25% in addition to the favourable tax treatment. However, says Duggan, there is a better savings vehicle that has been available in Ireland for years – pension schemes.

• Low cost loans – shop around, it’ll save you money!
• Confessions of a tourist: Someone for the weekend – hehe. these stories are always good!
• Innovation: Colour up with the chameleon car – paint that changes colour, from anything to anything. Black to Silver, Red to Yellow! Here’s the Trippin’ Paint website with photos!
• Comment: Brenda Power: We’ve gone potty over prisoners’ rights – a number of prisoners in Irish prisons are suing the government because they have to slop out. Evidence suggests that they’re treated very well, and the appropriate minister has vowed to fight every single action.

And lots, lots more to read..

In this Sunday Times article the author says that, “Neo-cons are getting the green message: alternative fuels can win the long war”, although for completely different reasons!

It may have been stopped but would the US do it again?

WordPress users – use spam words! I caught 6 spam comments a few minutes ago with them!

In this Slashdot Questions & Answers session a US presidential candidate I had never heard of answers the questions of /. readers..

You’ve stated that in your first couple months of holding office you’ll eliminate the federal reserve, kick the U.N. out of the country, and bring as many of our troops home as possible, among other radical (but good) changes.

See this photo? Looks like a beer in front of the US President.
They’re having a good time, looks like Bush makes a good impression of a flapping chicken!