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Note on Layout and Design

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I chose this theme because it was fluid-width. I have found that a lot of legacy designs are so narrow, with only a small fraction of the monitor being utilized, and that is even true with a standard monitor. Not … Continue reading →

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Recursive Panda

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Vaguely China-related, no? A mild amusement for an overcast rainy Monday. Plus word is we are going to have rain for several days. Or so the old ladies in my neighborhood tell me. Via No Silly Hats .

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The Economist is Shite

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I just read some typical Economist tripe about China. God they have so very lost their way. I used to at least enjoy their writing if not their positions, but no more. For me, it was the Katrina issue, where … Continue reading →

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Division of Powers within a State

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I tend to run between extreme frustration with China and extreme frustration with the US, and then the happy times in transit between. Over the past few years, however, due to so many things and systems breaking down, I have … Continue reading →

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Why Bush Administration Crimes Must Be Punished

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

For those who have been paying close attention, or really just about any attention at all, there is already considerable evidence of Bush Administration crimes. Indeed, there is little doubt that a serious investigation will turn up ample evidence of … Continue reading →

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Media Terminologies and Perceptions

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Black and White Cat has an important post from a few days ago. Choice quote: The world is divided into good countries (us) and bad countries (them). Bad countries’ leaders “say,” “claim,” or even “insist” they are doing one thing, … Continue reading →

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Chris 'Devonshire' Ellis – Fake Lawyer, Fake Quitter, Just Fake!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Like zombies in a bad video game, Chris Devonshire Ellis just refuses to go away. It would be funny if is wasn’t so pitiful. No, scratch that, it is funny, funny as hell! Don’t go away ever again, Chris, we … Continue reading →

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Great Music Circa 1979

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Ok, I introduced some great tunes from an earlier generation a few weeks ago; now I am going seriously olde skoole, all the way back to 78-81, to some of the music from my earliest days. Peter Gabriel once left … Continue reading →

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Three Steps Missing

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I am a big fan of TPM Media and Josh Marshall. You will see a link to TPM in my blogroll; it is one of the 2-3 blogs I check absolutely every day. I admire Josh for his vision and … Continue reading →

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Is That Lawyer Real?

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I have noticed quite a bit of traffic coming my way with key words such as ‘lawyer’, ‘attorney’ and ‘fake’, and of course they are clicking over to this post. But these people do not seem to be looking for … Continue reading →

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