Jenny, are you there? (867-5309)
Now you don’t have to bother calling.

“All hail the Dark Lord, y’all!” … I love the Wonkette

Four Unproduced Screenplays || kuro5hin.org

Donations for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is a huge list of places for you to donate some dough. Hint. Hint.

Comparing the death count from the Tsunami to the deaths at the World Trade Center
The tsunami deaths are as a result of natural disaster whereas the WTC tragedy was a terrorist act so I’m not sure how to really compare the two. People were (and still are) angry at the terrorists for the WTC. Who do you get angry at for this? God? I’m sure a number of folks in the affected countries (and elsewhere) are having troubles with their faith as a result of the tsunami. Just some stuff to ponder.

Banished Words List :: 2005
Stop saying them now please. My pet on this list is only an honorable mention, “Value Added”. ARGH

Here’s a better list.

Happy New Year!

Hello, faithful blog readers and those who just happened by. Here’s hoping that 2005 is filled with good health, prosperity and happiness for you, your families and everyone close to you. This is going to be a great year. Have fun! I know I’m going to. — Mike Browne (still mad as a hatter)

CBC News: Tsunami’s toll leaps above 114,000
I don’t know what to say about this. It’s too awful to even try to get my head around.
Reuters is saying more than 120,000. Thanks to Still Shady for that link.

Tsunami relief: links

Phuket Tsunami Photo Gallery by hellmut issels at pbase.com and the aftermath.