Knit, knit, knit knit...
...the revolution is coming!
Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Friday, October 26, 2001

Wednesday, October 24, 2001
It is important for everyone to read and re-read the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights at least every couple years.
It disturbs me to recognize that such a bold document would never make it past a first draft in this "modern" world.
How shameful it is that there are so many active human rights violations going on in my own city, province and country! Off-hand (I just did another read through) I can think of cases where the following articles of the Declaration are either outright violated, or otherwise interfered with, in my country: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28. Keeping in mind that if we include the actions of corporations and the government abroad, nearly every article would be subject to violation.
As a social justice, pro-democracy and environmental activist -- I've got my work cut out for me...
It disturbs me to recognize that such a bold document would never make it past a first draft in this "modern" world.
How shameful it is that there are so many active human rights violations going on in my own city, province and country! Off-hand (I just did another read through) I can think of cases where the following articles of the Declaration are either outright violated, or otherwise interfered with, in my country: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28. Keeping in mind that if we include the actions of corporations and the government abroad, nearly every article would be subject to violation.
As a social justice, pro-democracy and environmental activist -- I've got my work cut out for me...
Sunday, October 14, 2001
Wednesday, October 10, 2001

Now a photo linking Bert to Osama Bin Laden has turned up on a poster reportedly used widely by pro-Taliban demonstrators.
There's also some interesting discussion about this phenomenon.
Tuesday, October 9, 2001

You can also read more about it in the ongoing discussion on LUGNet.
Wednesday, October 3, 2001

The set isn't being produced any more, and isn't available on the Lego website or in stores. However, they seem to have found a few in a warehouse somewhere and those are available from the Lego Shop at Home 1-800-453-4652 number in Canada and the U.S. US$158 (plus shipping). Ask for set number 8480.
Thanks to the ever-excellent LUGNet for putting the details of this set on the web, including the picture referenced here which is Copyright ©1996 LEGO.

Tuesday, October 2, 2001

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