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Walking on Eggshells Although TV humor has decided fairly conciously to not attempt to deal with the September 11th attack, The Onion | America's Finest News Source has bravely ventured onto this dangerous group. Just because we've been hurt doesn't me we have to lose our sense of humor. There's a lot of truth in The Onion's fake stories, and they've managed to thread their way across a potential mindfield with tremendous aplomb.

A few headlines:

U.S. Vows To Defeat Whoever It Is We're At War With

American Life Turns Into Bad Jerry Bruckheimer Movie

President Urges Calm, Restraint Among Nation's Ballad Singers

Rest Of Country Temporarily Feels Deep Affection For New York

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Wired Be careful if you decide to try Bawls. I'm a caffeine veteran (probably drank 2 liters of Coke a day in college) so I figured I'd be able to handle the stuff without breaking stride. Drank a 10 oz. bottle at 11. Stared at the ceiling, eyes wide open, until 4 am. Next time I'll drink it a little earlier in the evening -- if there is a next time. Or maybe I'll just wait until the next time I have to try an 18-wheeler across the country without sleeping, and get a six-pack. ThinkGeek sells this stuff by the case. They should make you bring a note from your cardiologist.

Going to try to get things moving again around Karlo.Org. I've put the blogging links back into my browser. Need to update the look soon, I'm thinking something with a blue & black scheme (to match my new SGI 1600SW LCD. Hehe.)

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Required Reading Do not miss reading this.

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Smoking or Non-Smoking? One of my teachers from j-school has written an excellent op-ed piece for the Friday Times, regarding military response to the attack. He notes that only by gaining the support of the peaceful majority of Muslims, can we hope to eradicate those who would do evil. Take the time to read his essay.

This week I have at time been both proud and embarassed to have been part of the journalism profession. On the whole though, I think everyone has to admit that the press made a tremendous contribution to the life of our nation this week.

I note that the New York Times seems to be running only Red Cross banner ads on their site. I applaud their sensitivity in putting public service before business profit.

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What have they done? My home, the city where I was born and raised, exists no more. I will return, but what will there be there? How will the people I know and love, the town I adore, have changed forever? I can only guess, and offer my support for those who were impacted the worst by this. Both the city and country I call my home will not be the same for my children as they were for me growing up. We have lost not just so many loved ones, but some crucial parts of our way of life as well.

Working together, we can rebuild the city's financial district. Other scars may never heal.

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