Current Events.
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007Darfur Peacekeeping Force of 26,000 Approved by UN
Was it just me or did the United Nations take its sweet time on… no, not taking action in Darfur but just deciding to take action in Darfur. Okay, admittedly, if the Sudanese government wasn't so stubborn, things probably would have moved a lot faster but I just think the UN could have been a bit more influence if they really wanted. I have my doubts that this will solve the problems related to the region but it certainly is a start and most importantly a sign that the world cares.
A month of use, and iPhone's not as cool
I hate to say I told you so but I told you so. To say that the iPhone is revolutionary is simply playing into the hands of a corporation being pushed by shareholders who's only bottom-line is the financial reports. This is not to thrash the genius that is behind the marketing team over in Cupertino, they did an amazing job hyping up a gadget that everyone will shrug off in less than a year. What Apple will (need to) learn is that it may be easy to attract new customers with the 'shininess factor' but the shine and novelty will fade very quickly. As John Dvorak predicted, Apple will not live through the cell phone market without implementing customer demand. Things like modular battery and openness to third-party development will change my outlook on the iPhone but I am guessing Samsung, LG, and Nokia understand all of these already as the outstanding cell phone market leaders so I am curious to learn how Apple will fair.
Taliban Issue Another Hostage Deadline
Anyone surprised that there is yet another deadline? Aside from the fact that these so-called intellectuals just murdered another innocent victim, it just shows how desperate they are to be in the news and try to justify their existence. I still don't know what they are trying to prove or what message they are trying to send across. Every single time they demand that foreigners leave their country but that is counter-productive. Realize this… you've captured 23 pious and innocent people that decided to devote their time in reconstruction of "your" nation. They brought no guns and ill-will against "your" country but you take these unarmed volunteers and hold them hostage? Such cowardice is baffling – if you are going to take someone hostage, at least be brave enough to capture someone who wields a weapon, even if it's a buttering knife. I find it amazing how stupid your group is – to think that your ultimate justification of murdering the innocent will come down to the unrighteous manipulation of a sacred religion into a morphed cult makes me think you need psychiatric help.
To the 21 hostages, my prayers are with you. Regardless of what happens, know that your work will be remembered and treasured by the future… those who aren't even born yet while your killers will be a forgotten as a small antagonistic smear in history.
