The Geeky Brit

I tend not to blog about Iraq nowadays, as it is such a divisive issue. However, I came across this article on Michael Totten’s blog.

Michael Totten is an independent journalist that writes on middle east politics. He is currently embedded with US forces in Iraq.

“Violence has declined so sharply in Ramadi that few journalists bother to visit these days. It’s “boring,” most say, and it’s hard to get a story out there – especially for daily news reporters who need fresh scoops every day. Unlike most journalists, I am not a slave to the daily news grind and took the time to embed with the Army and Marines in late summer.”

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In a recent article on the passing of SB 719 the Merced Sun Star presented a balanced piece regarding the successful passing of the legislation.

One of the comments on the website asked the question:

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Playing games too much can be bad for your health. Or even kill you!

Sarcasticgamer.com is reporting: that a guy in Aisa was playing online constantly for 72 at an internet cafe. He collapsed and died from a type of heart failure brought on by lack of sleep…

Let this be a lesson to all of you who I would classify as the “uber geeks”. You know who you are…

September 14, 2007

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 719 (Machado) – Request for Signature

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:

On behalf of the people of the San Joaquin Valley, I respectfully ask for your signature on SB 719 (Machado), a critical piece of air quality legislation for the San Joaquin Valley. SB 719 would expand the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board to include additional representation from urban areas, rural areas and health experts. This legislation will give more Valley communities a voice in decision-making about the air they breathe while strengthening the local air board’s scientific capacity. Read the rest of this entry »