"In terms of vocal style, they are again different yet similar, with the gun wielders of each region doing their best to drown out their weapon's report through fervent yelling of their native calls," Resnais continued. "Though they may have different meanings, the cries of 'Yeeeee-haw!' and 'Allahu akbar!' are, in spirit, not actually all that different."

2/12/2003 09:02:00 AM|W|P|Jackson|W|P|The War on Terror Finally Reaches My Doorstep! I came home from work yesterday to find a piece of paper, folded in half twice, sitting on the rectangle of carpet that serves as my doormat. Knowing that I paid rent on time and that I hadn't flagrantly violated any of the rules lately, I was curious to see what could warrant a hand-delivered letter. So I picked it up and stepped inside. To my surprise, this letter was a notice from the company who manages my complex and apparently several others. They, having heard about the Orange Threat Level and the specific mention of apartment building attacks, felt it was a good idea to let us all know what we should do. Here's the letter. Click for the full-sized version. |W|P|88972142|W|P||W|P|jacksoncooper@gmail.com2/10/2003 10:42:00 PM|W|P|Jackson|W|P|Right. So, the cold is gone but just barely. It was an interesting weekend all around, but I can't share anything about that here now. Hmmm. That's a lousy thing to post on a web site, isn't it? I'm busy at work and even busier outside of work, so it will all have to wait until later. In order to distract your attention from the harsh reality of the winter waiting outside I leave you with this picture from the warmth and sunshine of Merlefest in beautiful North Carolina. |W|P|88890766|W|P||W|P|jacksoncooper@gmail.com2/10/2003 04:55:00 PM|W|P|Jackson|W|P|Oh good lord.|W|P|88872620|W|P||W|P|jacksoncooper@gmail.com2/04/2003 06:04:00 PM|W|P|Jackson|W|P|As is probably obvious, posting has been light recently. There are many reasons, of which the most prominent is the creeping crud which has taken root in my repertory system. I have been reduced to the life of a junkie: daytime action fueled by DayQuil and nighttime slumber induced by NyQuil. And all I do at work is type and cough, and cough and cough and cough.|W|P|88555436|W|P||W|P|jacksoncooper@gmail.com2/04/2003 04:01:00 PM|W|P|Jackson|W|P|Now this is why I love small-time politics. I'd like nothing more than to see Bush and Daschle fight it out on the floor of the senate.|W|P|88549389|W|P||W|P|jacksoncooper@gmail.com2/04/2003 12:47:00 PM|W|P|Jackson|W|P|To my vegan friends: Save your babies from mental delay! (thanks to Jesse)|W|P|88540674|W|P||W|P|jacksoncooper@gmail.com