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Problems with IE’s SSL implementation, etc. You can count on Slashdot to jump up and down about any security problem that Microsoft pooh-poohs—but … gulfstream/893

Fun little “Amelie” tour of Paris. Found through a google search for link:http://www.mirrorproject.com/. I was searching for this because in … gulfstream/921

“Preserving The Islamic Identity in The West” (And Australia in particular.) This is actually a little disturbing. The aim of the article … gulfstream/939

A decidedly Orwellian turn: the Economist reacts to the DCSD’s poorly written anti-Lomborg judgement (see bottom). (Lomborg has taught me not … gulfstream/1012

On Dove’s “real beauty” campaign. I don’t particularly mind these sorts of campaigns, as long as they don’t attempt to deny the existence … gulfstream/1731

I’m with Anil on this one: year-on-year, the tech world’s April Fool efforts are pretty dismal. (Google’s effort is particularly leaden—see the … gulfstream/2043

Quotes Collected

Certainly the Mexicans, according to a study done for the United Nations, seem to have concentrated on the drugs business in a way that might be expected … quotes/234

... after dinner we walked to the King's playhouse, all in dirt, they being altering of the Stage to make it wider---but God knows when they will being … pepys/196

Up---and this day being the day that, by a promise a great while ago made to my wife, I was to give her 20l to lay out in clothes against Easter, she … pepys/145

There are seven sorts of people whom it is bad to have as friends: First, mean of high rank and power. Second, young people. Third, strong people who … kenko/14