Windows XP Service Pack 2 preview

I’ve been using the “preview version” of Windows XP Service Pack 2, and I must say that Microsoft is doing good with this update.  I do have a few complaints about their new download warnings, as it may turn off neophytes to downloading good software, but otherwise it’s a worthwhile update.

Of particular importance is that Internet Explorer now blocks all pop-ups by default, and it works much better than any pop-up blocker that I have used before.  This is great, because when the designer that controls over 90% of the web browser market blocks pop-ups by default, it’s going to send pop-up pimps packing.

Bush’s State of the Union speech redeemed

Bush’s State of the Union speech redeemed – I remember quite a bit of “news” coverage about Bush’s “lie” that Saddam was seeking uranium in Africa. I don’t see nearly a tenth of that amount of coverage now that it’s beyond a doubt that Saddam was, indeed, looking for the stuff. Anyone who says the media doesn’t push an agenda isn’t paying attention to what they choose not to report.