Monthly Archives: January 2005

Going Bi

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

“Bi-OS,” that is. I came across this article about the Mac mini that perfectly describes where I’m probably headed technology-wise: having a Mac and a Windows machine side-by-side. Most Windows users can’t easily switch to the Mac because of what … Continue reading →

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America’s Finest?

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

Via Queerday again. Take a look at what the fine young men of VMI has been up to lately. You can see more pictures at Richmond Indymedia and Greg’s So-Called Life. Virginia Military Institute has asked a student governing body … Continue reading →

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The Kids Are Alright, Part II

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

It’s no surprise that president Bush thinks families like mine are inferior to other families, since his supporters—a number of them, anyway—think familes like mine shouldn’t exist in the first place. His views on gay adoptions most likely stem from … Continue reading →

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The Kids Are Alright

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

From Queerday comes this terrific story about middle school students rallying in support of Sponge Bob. Students at a suburban New York City middle school have come to SpongeBob’s defense. About a half-dozen students at James A. Farley Middle School … Continue reading →

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Dooced

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

I just learned a new term, via Karsh a/k/a the Black Gay Blogger (a name I wish I’d chosen), who recently joined the ranks of those who’ve’ been fired or lost their jobs because of their blogs. Man, the fired-for-blogging … Continue reading →

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Windows Wizard Wanted

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

I need some help figuring out something that has been messed up on my computer for a while now. It happened around the time my email client from my ISP fried. That was when I switched to Mozilla/Firefox, because even … Continue reading →

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Raed In The Middle

Posted on 1/31/2005 by Terrance

Check out what Raed In the Middle has to say about Iraq’s elections. He sounds decidedly less than thrilled. He cites a passage from a Washington Post article about the election that suggests some disturbing possibilities. There is a sense … Continue reading →

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Iraq, Revised Estimates

Posted on 1/30/2005 by Terrance

From The Left Coaster, this evening I learned that estimates of voter turnout in Iraq are already being revised down. Millions of Iraqis defied a surge of bombings and suicide attacks yesterday to go to the polls in greater than … Continue reading →

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Eyes East

Posted on 1/30/2005 by Terrance

I’ve been watching the news from the Iraqi elections roll in pretty much without comment. Of course, there’s been a lot of crowing on the conservative side of the blogosphere. I can definitely say that I’m glad the level of … Continue reading →

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White Stuff

Posted on 1/30/2005 by Terrance

I can’t believe it snowed again. It started last night and was still going when we woke up this morning. The pic above is the view from our second story windows out front. Suddenly I feel an overwhelming urge to … Continue reading →

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Finally. But Is it Enough?

Posted on 1/29/2005 by Terrance

There are a couple of things that I’ve been meaning to blog about for the last day or so, that have been percolating in the back of my mind for the last day or so. Here’s the first one. The … Continue reading →

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W Smash

Posted on 1/29/2005 by Terrance

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } wthreat, originally uploaded by TerranceDC. Another cartoon and test post from flickr.com

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Wind ‘Er Up

Posted on 1/29/2005 by Terrance

condi Originally uploaded by TerranceDC. A funnny Condi cartoon, and a test to see if I can post pictures from flikr.com.

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Dude

Posted on 1/29/2005 by Terrance

You know how you don’t realize how much you miss someone until you happen to see them again, after along absence? Well, I was over on Hunter’s blog today. (He’s a, gay porn star who blogs, and he’s hot—how could … Continue reading →

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Chertoff On Torture

Posted on 1/29/2005 by Terrance

Via Kos. What is it with this administration and its affinitiy for torturers. As if Gonzales weren’t bad enough, it seems Bush is putting one in charge of Homeland Security too, something that ought to give all Americans cause for … Continue reading →

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