Watched Bill Clinton's speech early this morning on C-Span. It was wonderful. He could be elected again this year if he could run.

A friend of mine was visiting me from France. He wanted to go to some interesting places and I suggested that he visit the FDNY Museum, which I like very much. I used to visit it once a year and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an off the beaten path museum. He went there and was greeted by one do the greeters, most likely a retired NYC fireman. The greeter was friendly until he asked my friend where he was from and when he heard "France" he turned away and was extremely cool to my friend; I was told it was bordering on unfriendliness at best to hostility.

Not a good impression!!! I will probably never go back there, nor will I recommend it to anyone else.

Projects:

1. Venice Biennial


2. Prescription Database


3. J-RT Homepage


4. LitIq homepage


5. FTPing to Qube1 from the outside


6. 10 minute movie Tokyo

Presently reading Good Muslim, Bad Muslim by Professor Mahmood Mamdani. My roommate was reading it today on the bus and someone asked him if the book was any good and if it was pro-Israel or anti-Israel. It is sad that any commentary on the problems of the world are contingent on whether or not they are pro or anti-Israel.

Standing outside the old Limelight on 20th Street. I was talked into going to a post screening party of the movie Corporation. Didn't see the movie but was reminded why I don't drink or go to these things; filled with stupid wannabes. I left early and am waiting for some people to leave so we can get something to eat.

Boy I do hate these gatherings and the people who are perpetually attracted to them; what a snob I am.

They finally came out and we went to the 24 hour Turkish on Houston and Orchard. I really like this place, good food, inexpensive, and either a short bus ride M-15 or walk home.

I went to Farenheit 9/11. I loved it. I thought it was better than Bowling for Columbine. I am aware that there are criticisms that Michael Moore is fast and loose with editing and the truth; I don't necessarily agree, but then again I am admittedly one of the believing choir.

Yes he takes some "cheap" shots at some congressmen and edits outs anything that does not support his position, but at least he offers a shred of truth about George Bush(es). He may even be guilty of putting forth "Red Herrings" in order to lead the viewer along the path, but it is a path worth taking.

After the Bushes I think his biggest target is the main stream media. I saw him in an interview with Matt Lauree(?) and Matt was asking him some tough questions about Farenheit 9/11, questions that he should be asking. At the end of the interview Michael Moore told Matt Lauree that if he and the rest of the main stream media had asked President Bush and his cohorts questions half at tough as the ones he was asking him, we would not be in the mess we were in today.

I am trying to explain to my roommate the culture surrounding "blogging". It is tough sledding. I think he is getting it after an hour and a half of explanation and show and tell.

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