You Cody News (March 21, 2005)

This spyware infection in my PC is killing my life. I can't believe the hit to my productivity level that it has entailed. What pisses me off the most about this is that all these pop up windows and incessant bubbles are trying to guide me to the culprit's websites!

In other words, there's no question who the actual criminal is -- why can't I call the cops and have them go get these bastards? I know who has infiltrated my life, but I am powerless to stop them. It'd be like someone breaking into your house, moving in, and controlling where you go and when -- and even though you know who it is, and even though you could notify the authorities -- the authorities look the other way. Flatly, this is criminal activity and the so-called leaders need to be doing something about it. Of course, that assumes the finish up solving the rampant and private steriod non-problem in the country. Sigh.

To the news then.

Kyrgyzstan Orders Probe Into Elections
Quick, name the capital of Kygyzstan. I didn't know it either. Yet again, I'll just note how headlines like this underscore the remarkable political system in place in the US -- despite all its faults.

Rice Urges China to Allow More Political Openness
Pot calling kettle black?

Profile: Narendra Modi
Interesting write up.

Yahoo Buys Flickr
A few months ago, Altucher sent me a link to this photoblog by Caterina. She's an owner in Flickr. Rock on.

PSP no one-trick pony
iPod killer? It's great, but no.

Virginity pledge looks good, but does no good, according to a ...
Victorianist hypocrisy is dying a slow death -- though that death is accelerating.