Terrence's home office (8 links)
Jacqueline Mackie Paisley Passey
He has a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu DVD playing on the PowerBook on the left, LiveJournal, MSN Messenger, and various web pages running on the Dell in the middle, and he's sweating (watching) his friend Dan play at a couple of...
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The Revolution will be blogged, 8 (7 links)
protein wisdom
The Democratic spin doctors, spurred on by their disingenuous Congressional taskmasters , are all over the tube this morning trying to gin up additional outrage over this NSA domestic spy storyeven as the President s
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Fish with Almonds, Risotto, Spinach-Strawberry Salad (7 links)
Jacqueline Mackie Paisley Passey
I made this for dinner tonight: I used the Sole with Almonds and Spinach-Strawberry Salad recipes from Betty Crocker's Cooking Basics: Learning to Cook with Confidence. The Risotto was from a box of Uncle Ben's Classic Recipe Fine Herb Ris
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Feingold Statements (7 links)
Eschaton
Portions of a statement/fact sheet he's released:“The President's shocking admission that he authorized the National Security Agency to spy on American citizens, without going to a court and in violation

DOMESTIC SPYING BY THE NSA? If this repo (7 links)
Instapundit.com
DOMESTIC SPYING BY THE NSA? If this report is true, it really is a major shift in U.S. surveillance policy -- though I'm not sure whether snooping on international calls that originate or end in the U.S. is such a big departure. Orin Kerr has m
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Words from Iraq… (7 links)
IRAQ THE MODEL
Yesterday Iraqis successfully passed another chapter of the democratic transformation of their country.
We’re not sure if we put the right choice on the ballot paper put I’m 100% sure that Iraqis made t
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Above The Law, Take 2 (8 links)
The Washington Monthly
I just wanted to echo what Shakespearer's Sister said about the report that Bush signed an order allowing the NSA to spy on US citizens without a warrant. This is against the law. I have put references to the relevant...

New Koufax Nominations post. (7 links)
Wampum
I'm closing the comment section for the previous one, as it's becoming cumbersome. Read the original post for categories, then post nominations here.
Note: Some people a

Friday Ark #65 (7 links)
Modulator
We'll post links to sites that have Friday (plus or minus a few days) photos of their chosen animals (photoshops at our discretion and humans only in supporting roles). Watch the Exception category for rocks, beer, coffee cups, and....? We will

RED ALERT: CHICKEN LITTLES ON THE LOOSE (10 links)
Michelle Malkin
This morning, the Drudge Report--HUGE RED FONT and all--chose to aid and abet the
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Let's Send These Guys to Jail (7 links)
Power Line
The Valerie Plame case has established that any leak of classified information from an intelligence agency is a serious matter,...
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War and Piece
Check this out from Business Week, via Romenesko: Cato Institute fellow and Copley News Service columnist admits he got paid by Abramoff to write 24 favorable columns:Copley News Service syndicated columnist Doug Bandow says he accepted money from i

I've mentioned Mickey Kaus and Robert Wright's bloggingheads.tv in the past, but it's time for a reminder.

If you enjoy reading this blog, or, for that matter, any blog, you should be watching this show. Kaus and Wright are two of the sharper knives in the drawer of Internet punditry, and through their dialogues bring out the best in each other. Both are passionate, but neither is particularly partisan, and it is extraordinarily refreshing to listen to two smart guys simply trying to parse through the latest events and make some sense of them.

And yes, the technology actually is impressive. Even though I've watched every single episode they've produced thus far, I only just realized last night that they are streaming at 300kbps --- which means you can watch the video full-screen on your monitor and it appears almost as clear as a normal TV broadcast.

Anyway, I'm a big fan, so I'm going to keep talking about them until y'all give them the audience they deserve. So save me some posts and just go watch...

Surprise Guest at Iraqi Elections (14 links)
Gateway Pundit
Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del.; Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.; and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., accompanied US Iraqi Ambassador Zalmay Khal
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Iraqis Turnout, Continue March towards Democracy (7 links)
Gateway Pundit
59% in January, 64% in October, 70-80% Turnout Expected Today in Iraq!A nation awakes from abuse and humiliation.
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We got our purple fingers!`(Updated) (12 links)
IRAQ THE MODEL
10:30 am Baghdad time (Also available on Pajamas Media).
*This post will be updated many times, so keep refreshing and scrolling!
We have noticed on our way to the polling station that the streets are mu
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NEW JAMES BOND MOVIE (9 links)
The Celebrities Weblog - "Stars, Gossip and Celebrities" - NEW JAMES BOND MOVIE
Source:www.arabic.cnn.com The cast of the new James Bond movie is starting to take shape. Although he's not in the movie, Robbie Williams is slated to sing the theme song. The biggest surprise is that nice guy, Seal, may very...

Reality TV Betting Scandal (13 links)
The Gambling Weblog - Gambling news easy to digest. - Reality TV Betting Scandal
So hands up if anyone is surprised there's a betting scam involving reality TV shows. Anyone? Anyone? Is that a hand I see? No? thought not. It seems some of the biggest reality shows in the UK have been...

The Big Day is here! (7 links)
IRAQ THE MODEL
Good morning everyone, or good evening depending on where you live!
It’s 7:45 am now in Baghdad and the voting centers inside Iraq were open on time 45 minutes ago.
The first news clips broadcast on loca
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Colonel Kline Reports On Iraq (7 links)
Power Line
John Kline, my Congressman and good friend, retired from the Marine Corps as a Colonel after 25 years of service....
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It's only a matter of hours now! (9 links)
IRAQ THE MODEL
Now it’s 6 pm in Baghdad and the curfew has officially started. Actually streets in Baghdad were technically empty all day except for people carrying badges or emergencies.
We are hearing sporadic gunfi
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Planned Parenthood Concealed Rape Of Min (7 links)
GOP Bloggers
A press release from the American Life League reveals that Planned Parenthood knowingly concealed the rape of an 11 year old, and then bragged about it on their website...

We Won (16 links)
AMERICAblog: Because a great nation deserves the truth
Regarding that Ford thing? We just won.
The Ford Motor Company today released the following letter (below) clarifying that whatever did or did not happen behind closed doors with the American Family Ass

Pursuing a Greener Planet at the Expense of Human Life (7 links)
RealClearPolitics
They've been at it again. In Montreal, a bunch of politicians and activists just finished another round of negotiations among themselves about just how much of our freedom to take away in pursuit of a greener planet. That's "green," as in "envious"

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Instapundit.com
BIG TORTURE ROUNDUP: I'm in the process of giving my Administrative Law exam, so I guess it's a good time to address this topic again . . . . Writing over at Winds of Change, Tom Holsinger worries about that the McCain amendment will judic
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Celebration Fire (7 links)
Major K.
I was lying in the rack two nights ago talking to my lovely wife on my Iraqna cell phone and getting ready to say goodnight as I had to be awake again in about five hours. Just before I did...
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Ein Jahr im Jemen (8 links)
Das Reise-Weblog - "Reiseschnäppchen, Last-Minute und Erlebnisreisen" - Bauboom in Dubai
Seit dem 31.08.2005 berichten die Journalisten Klaus Heymach und Susanne Sporrer auf Zeit.de Weblogs über ihr Leben im Jemen. Die beiden haben ihre Redaktion in Berlin im Februar 2005 gegen ein 300 Jahre altes Lehmhaus in der Altstadt von...

Winterurlaub in Alaska? (8 links)
Das Reise-Weblog - "Reiseschnäppchen, Last-Minute und Erlebnisreisen" - Bauboom in Dubai
"The beauty of Alaska cannot be put into words." -Ester McNeil, Middlebury Der Name Alaska hat seinen Ursprung in dem Begriff "Alyeska" der Aleuten-Ureinwohner und bedeutet "das große Land". Dies ist eine zutreffende Bezeichnung für den größten, ab

Christian Carnival 100 (7 links)
NickQueen.com
I began the Christian Carnival on January 21, 2004 with this prayer: Father, I thank you for this day, and for this opportunity to spread your word and message in a new way. I thank you for the opportunity that...
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Did NY TImes Bias Lead to "Wishful (13 links)
Confederate Yankee
Late last night, the NY Times decided to run a story alledging major ballot fraud on the eve of the Iraqi elections: Less than two days before nationwide elections, the Iraqi border police seized a tanker on Tuesday that...
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KELLY BROOK TAP DANCES FOR HEALTH (13 links)
The Celebrities Weblog - "Stars, Gossip and Celebrities" - SCARLETT JOHANSSON CALLS THE COPS
Source:www.rodsterino.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk British beauty, Kelly Brook, who recently learned to tap dance for her role in the movie musical, "In The Mood." Kelly insists that she does not go to the gym, or even work out on a daily basis,.

Now its a $60 Million Poker Win (45 links)
The Gambling Weblog - Gambling news easy to digest. - Now its a $60 Million Poker Win
There's more players, more interest, more TV shows and that could only mean one thing. More money. Make that obscene amounts of money. Fox Sports have done a 3-year deal that would provide winner-takes-all pots of $60 million -...

Time Magazine Readers Vote (7 links)
Michael Yon : Online Magazine
Regular visitors to the Time Magazine website are probably familiar with a feature called "Photo of the Week," where readers vote to select the most compelling photographs from the news that week.
The
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Fire in the Cat House (7 links)
firedoglake
Holy shit some people just don't know when to shut up. I mentioned yesterday that the Washington press corps has no idea of the smoldering public rage that threatens to engulf them, but I had no idea tha
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John Harris and Jim Brady Get Into It A (8 links)
PressThink
PressThink interviews two of the principles in a dispute at the Washington Post over Dan Froomkin's Web-only column, White House Briefing. National p
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THE PETTINESS OF THE MSM ELITE (7 links)
Michelle Malkin
On page A25 of the print edition of today's Washington Post (can't find it online...maybe that's deliberate - update: here it is), reporter Robin W
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Instant Urban Legend? (7 links)
Mudville Gazette
Yesterday:Q Since the inception of the Iraqi war, I'd like to know the approximate total of Iraqis who have been killed. And by Iraqis I include civilians, military, police, insurgents, translators. THE PRESIDENT: How many Iraqi citizens have d
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The Media's War (9 links)
RealClearPolitics
The media seem to have come up with a formula that would make any war in history unwinnable and unbearable: They simply emphasize the enemy's victories and our losses. Losses suffered by the enemy are not news, no matter how large, how persistent, o

WiFi Phone for Vonage (15 links)
The VoIP Weblog - Your idea of Voice over IP - WiFi Phone for Vonage
Vonage will give us the lowdown on their WiFi phone today. This is pretty big news for some, but meh for others. Pros: Duh... WiFi phone. VoIP phone at home can go with you to your office or anywhere...

Parkinson: Hilfe durch Netzhaut-Implantate ins Hirn? (10 links)
Das Gesundheits-Weblog - "Wellness, Beauty und Gesundheitsnews" - Innovative Medikamente gegen Krebs
Wenn man einmal darauf gekommen ist, klingt es verblüffend einfach, auch wenn es einem erst einmal merkwürdig vorkommt - so kann man manches Mal bei neuen Forschungsergebnissen denken, als Beobachter von außen (dass oft mühsame Kleinarbeit dahinter

Folks:

I am taking a long overdue step, and looking for some additional help to keep the Ecosystem and other TTLB functions running at their best. If you are interested in any of the positions below, please e-mail me, and if not, I'd appreciate your assistance in spreading the word. Thanks!

-NZ

Ecosystem Administrators
Historically, my ability to provide prompt and effective 'customer service' to bloggers has been somewhere between miserable and nonexistent. It is time for that to change: my goal is that in the near future, any and all support requests will be dealt with within days or hours, not weeks or months. But, it's foolish to think I can do that on my own, and so, I'm looking for several people to help out.

The primary responsibility of this role is simple: reviewing support tickets submitted by TTLB users and addressing them appropriately, using the same behind-the-scenes administration tools that I use. In return, the administator(s) will be listed prominently with links back to their weblogs at the top of the Ecosystem navigation bar.

I hope that this position will appeal to a few up-and-coming bloggers who have enjoyed the Ecosystem, and who would benefit from the added exposure and visibility that working with TTLB would provide. No, it's not going to make you rich (or even pay your beer money), but it help you might get you noticed.

LAMP Guru
TTLB runs on the traditional LAMP (Linux / Apache / MySQL / PHP) platform. I am looking for a platform expert who knows the ins and outs of running a high performance system on LAMP to perform a technical audit of the exisitng TTLB architecture and code, and make recommendations for potential performance, stability, and operational improvements.

For the audit, I am open to discussions on paying real dollars or other forms of compensation. Assuming the audit goes well, this may also lead to an ongoing relationship when I need additional development assistance or consulting expertise.

Once again, if you are interested in either of the above, or know someone who might be, please drop me a line, and thanks...

WHO DIED IN NEW ORLEANS? (8 links)
Michelle Malkin
Last week, black survivors of Hurricane Katrina compared themselves to Holocaust victims. Via
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Hasta La Vista, Tookie. (7 links)
Vodkapundit - All the News That's Fit to Drink
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has denied clemency for convicted killer Stanley Tookie Williams, who co-founded the Crips street gang. Since...
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Lost my cookies (8 links)
Jacqueline Mackie Paisley Passey
OK, so overnight I seem to have lost all my cookies -- I am having to log in or reinput my information into every site that used to remember who I was. I didn't change anything. Should I be concerned?...
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Schwarzenegger Denies Clemency For Tookie Williams (7 links)
Wizbang
A federal appeal court declined to block the execution of the founder of the notorious Crips gang who is on death row for murder. Shortly thereafter California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rejected his clemency appeal.SACRAMENTO, California (CNN)d
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Time to Die Now Tookie (7 links)
IMAO
Now you can be asking Jesus if children's books make up for murder. I'm thinking that answer is "No." At...
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The War on Christmas (7 links)
Eschaton
Sam Seder did a pretty good job on CNN today giving this issue the degree of respect it deserves:SEDER: Listen, as far as the war on

At variance with certain depictions (8 links)
normblog
The BBC reports a survey from Iraq, carried out by Oxford Research International for the BBC itself and other media organizations, and with a result that might be considered surprising:An opinion poll suggests Iraqis are generally optimistic about t
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#107 Best of Me Symphony (7 links)
The Owner's Manual
Your realtor tells you to get pre-qualified. What should you tell him? Searchlight Crusade writes on the most overworked item in real estate, The Pre-Qualification. Today’s supposed protectors of individual liberty are no longer able to act on pr
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Wikipedia scandals (7 links)
Jacqueline Mackie Paisley Passey
Um... why are people treating a web site that *ANYONE* can edit as a serious reference source? This is almost as horrifying as the occasional person I find citing my blog as if it were a serious news source or...
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As Voting Begins, Bush Talks Freedom, Ir (8 links)
Gateway Pundit
THOUSANDS OF IRAQIS HEAD TO THE POLLS TODAY, EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN,VIDEO
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THE TOOKIE FILES: ARNOLD'S CHOICE (8 links)
Michelle Malkin
Late last night, the California Supreme Court refused to grant a stay of execution for convicted killer Stanley Tookie Williams. He'll be executed early Tuesday unless Gov. Arn
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The voting has begun! (updated) (10 links)
IRAQ THE MODEL
Voting in Iraq’s second parliamentary elections has begun this morning; this coincides with the deadline for all campaigning activities by all lists and parties who are required now to enter “electoral
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The Rino Rodeo (8 links)
The Countertop Chronicles
Well, its 1:00 am on Monday. I've had a hellacious week (topped off with a visit to Hell this afternoon), so while I planned something good and great and
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CANDIDATE FOR DUMBEST NYTIMES PIECE EVER (8 links)
Michelle Malkin
On Friday, Editor and Publisher hyped this Sunday NYTimes magazine piece by
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Viveca Novak Takes Leave of Absence From Time (7 links)
TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime
Viveca Novak's first person account of what transpired between her and Karl Rove's lawyer is up (free link) at Time. It's a biggie. Shorter version (my i

Carnival of German-American Relations, V (7 links)
GM's Corner
On this date in 1941 Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich declared war on the United States and thus signed it's death warrant. Relationships between our two countries between then and now have had more ups and downs than a roller coaster; the ride
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Viveca Novak's Tale (7 links)
JustOneMinute
Viveca Novak, reporter for TIME and casual confidante for Karl Rove's lawyer, Don Luskin, tells her side of the story that may have saved Rove from indictment. Let's say this - Matt Cooper of TIME has expressed an aspiration to...