http://dlweeks.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Dusty W. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:57:41 GMT 2010-01-04T06:57:41Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672818 Global warming?  Gentlemen, we can rebuild it.  We have the technology.  We have the capability to build the world's first...well, bionic world.  Earth will be that world.  . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 21:42:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672818 Dusty W. 2009-05-03T21:42:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668650 Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha officially submitted the country’s application for EU candidacy status during a visit in Prague to the rotating Czech presidency of the European Union. This is . . . Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:04:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668650 Dusty W. 2009-04-28T23:04:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658281 There have been several developments of late that I wish to weigh in on, so here it is. Pirates of Somalia These brilliant little fellas decided to attack a US flagged merchant ship for the first . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:48:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658281 Dusty W. 2009-04-17T02:48:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645516 In a unanimous ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court decided that our state's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional.  This means that Iowa will be the third state in the union to allow gay marriage. . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:10:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645516 Dusty W. 2009-04-03T15:10:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645466 There are many out there who claim they understand the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.  There are few out there that really do.  The situation falls under the old adage, "The . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:58:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645466 Dusty W. 2009-04-03T13:58:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643501 Large gatherings of world leaders to discuss financial matters always leads to some sort of protest.  Today we have a variety of forms coming out of England to protest the G20.  Also, the reasons . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:42:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643501 Dusty W. 2009-04-01T13:42:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641456 Apparently there is a video of Vice-President Biden's daughter snorting some blow floating around.  This doesn't seem to cause to much controversy because for the most part, politician's . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:37:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641456 Dusty W. 2009-03-30T15:37:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641414 For once the violence in Belfast wasn't caused by religious/sectarian parties. It was caused by football (soccer, if you will.) More specifically, in a recent World Cup 2010 qualifier between Poland . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:55:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641414 Dusty W. 2009-03-30T14:55:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636692 SE Times article - Gul makes landmark visit to Iraq Turkish President Abdullah Gul embarked on an important visit to see Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Monday.  What makes it important?  . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:55:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636692 Dusty W. 2009-03-25T13:55:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635154 Hypocrite Mr. Stewart has taken to attacking CNBC personnel for their representation of the financial crisis our nation/world is going through. He makes a very compelling/populist point when he . . . Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:18:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635154 Dusty W. 2009-03-24T05:18:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632603 With the remark about his bowling skills being akin to the Special Olympics, Obama has successfully made George W. Bush saying " nucular " a non-issue.   But it's okay my liberal . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:11:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632603 Dusty W. 2009-03-21T02:11:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977631176 That's right folks.  3 rejection letters, not counting the emails.  Two of these snail-mail replies told me I was "over-qualified" while the third said I was "under-qualified."  . . . Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:45:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977631176 Dusty W. 2009-03-19T22:45:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618438 Attention Mrs. Clinton!  While on your whirlwind tour of hotspots, please don't forget Georgia.  No, not the friendly state in our Union.  The state that Russia desperately desires, . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:49:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618438 Dusty W. 2009-03-09T16:49:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618335 The mayor of this desperate border town, Jose Reyes Ferriz , announced that killings were already down 90% since federal army troops had moved into the city.  Which means that they are experiencing . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:10:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618335 Dusty W. 2009-03-09T16:10:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612027 Balkan Insight Article LA Times article by Greg Miller   A brief synapsis of this story could go like this:  Stanisic worked with the CIA in order to bring a quicker end to the . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:38:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612027 Dusty W. 2009-03-02T16:38:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605210 In no particular order: 1. M*A*S*H 2. Star Trek: The Next Generation 3. The Mighty Boosh 4. Red Dwarf 5. Futurama The list was originally a top ten sort of thing, but this is as far . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:04:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605210 Dusty W. 2009-02-24T15:04:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605167 Front page of Al-Jazeera English webpage: -Fighting in Mogadishu -Swat Taliban extends ceasefire -Wall Street slump sparks Asia fall -Several smaller stories, such as Us to give $900 million . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:34:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605167 Dusty W. 2009-02-24T14:34:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600938 In a recent report from Strategic Marketing from Belgrade, citizens of Serbia were asked "Did Serbia lose Kosovo?" The response?  61 % said Serbia had lost Kosovo.  Even better, . . . Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:55:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600938 Dusty W. 2009-02-20T15:55:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600083 I first heard about this story from my subscription to updates from the Economist.  I found out a little more from the BBC, here's a link to the article .  Apparently two nuclear submarines . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:58:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600083 Dusty W. 2009-02-19T19:58:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598974 Some random thoughts on business.   CEO- Chief Executive Officer, purpose: Scare the living hell out of everyone except the Board of Directors Board of Directors- purpose: Scare the living . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:11:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598974 Dusty W. 2009-02-18T20:11:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598890 BalkanInsight Article Brief summary of the article. The World Bank finally admitted that a project meant to safeguard Albania's coastal zones was used to selectively demolish houses in Jale, . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:40:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598890 Dusty W. 2009-02-18T18:40:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597482 One year ago today the Republic of Kosovo declared its unilateral independence from Serbia.  It's been a rocky year for the tiny republic, but it has made it to a major benchmark.  . . . Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:37:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597482 Dusty W. 2009-02-17T14:37:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592362 The elections are almost finished and the final votes are soon to be tallied from Israeli service personnel.  There is little doubt though that Likud has won the most seats and Chairman Benjamin . . . Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:41:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592362 Dusty W. 2009-02-12T16:41:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590647 With precincts reporting 99 percent of votes counted, the results are in.  What minor differences are left may count well in the end, but here is how it stands this late in the day. Likud- 21%, . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:48:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590647 Dusty W. 2009-02-11T02:48:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586205 BBC Feature   The BBC did a feature on Iowa's attempt to go green.  Among some of the really interesting statistics: -The Iowa Climate Change Advisory Panel recently wrote a report . . . Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:11:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586205 Dusty W. 2009-02-06T15:11:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585569 BBC Article   I just heard about this and if anyone cares to read the little blurb from the BBC, there is the link.  For the most part the Title of this little post summarizes the article.  . . . Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:40:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585569 Dusty W. 2009-02-05T19:40:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977584425 My efforts at living a more eco-friendly life have largely been successful.  The main problem for me is convincing others to follow my example.  Here are a few of the extremely simple things . . . Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:17:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977584425 Dusty W. 2009-02-04T17:17:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583332 ''The Libyan leader was elected in a closed-door meeting by African heads of state to lead the African Union for a year'', declared a spokesperson for the Habiba Mejri-Sheikh organisation. . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:27:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583332 Dusty W. 2009-02-03T15:27:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582783 It has long been established that the United States have a special relationship with the state of Israel.  How this state of affairs came into being, how it has developed after the fall of the Soviet . . . Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:55:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582783 Dusty W. 2009-02-02T23:55:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582401 This might be the strangest bit of news that I have picked up on for some time.  And that's saying something.  Here is a link to the article  from Ha'aretz.  In a statement . . . Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582401 Dusty W. 2009-02-02T17:10:32Z