Gongol.com Archives: May 2006
Brian Gongol



Computers and the Internet (2006.05.30)
Microsoft reveals next-generation fonts
Some think it's the end for Times New Roman. Related: Who pays for cheap design?

News (2006.05.30)
Thou shall not bear false witness against thy weight belt
Pat Robertson says he can leg-press 2,000 lbs. Since that's 665 pounds more than the record for an FSU football player, one might be suspicious Robertson is breaking a commandment.

Aviation News (2006.05.30)
European court tells airlines they can't turn over passenger details to US
What reasonably makes many people uncomfortable is that so much of the new surveillance of airline passengers seems to be cloak-and-dagger stuff, rather than being carried out in the open

Humor and Good News (2006.05.30)
A modest proposal for evening news anchors
How to solve declining viewership

The United States of America (2006.05.30)
What does Sen. Hillary Clinton stand for?
"A combination of celebrity and caution," says the Washington Post. If she runs for President, it'll have to be more than just that.

Socialism Doesn't Work (2006.05.30)
Sample of websites blocked by the Chinese government
Just the "G" page goes on forever, including sites for US bankruptcy courts, library pages, and gay and lesbian sites

Also...
Water news: Main water supply for Cedar Rapids on "impaired waters" list
Graphics: Red Streak