19 December 2002

New York's currently: going to La Boheme

Bush unveils Lott-disposal system, assigning Powell and brother Jeb to wack him in the knees. Realizing his career is over, Lott bemoans White House tactics.

7 new designs for the World Trade Center, including some that seem inspiring.

Hundreds of Muslim immigrants arrested and thrown in jail in California after coming forward to comply with new immigration rules. Related: Portraits of ordinary Muslims.

The Second Annual Coudal Holiday Quiz...coming tomorrow!

Perfect for the holidays: How to make your own boudin noir, or blood sausage.

Hidden New York, Quicktime VR pictures from around the boroughs, including Snug Harbor and Orchard Alley.

West Wing's Sorkin gets drug charges dropped after completing rehabilitation program.

Gawker: New York City gossip blogged.

Christo gets scaled-down approval to drape Central Park in fabric. Related: Interview with Christo collector.

Sodomy laws are a standing insult to, among others, millions of respectable citizens who happen to be gay. They are an absurd anachronism and an obvious violation of the right to privacy. Whatever they may have represented in Montesquieu's day, or even Byron White's, in 2002 they are nothing but an expression of bigotry. Hertzberg on sodomy and the law. [ via pu ]

How to decorate your aluminum Christmas tree.

Bar Signs, for when you don't want to mix communication with drinking. [via k ]

U.S. sides with Israel in delaying diplomatic road map.

Massive archive of National Geographic pictures.