Bryan Strawser

Impressive that he was finally able to convince Congress to get this bill passed and signed into law — and a win that I’m very happy to see..  but I’m not sold on Tom Ridge as the Secretary of Homeland Security.  Certainly this will be interesting to watch.

Bush Signs Bill for New Dept. and Picks Ridge as Its Secretary. President Bush signed a bill today creating a Cabinet-level agency aimed at protecting the country from terrorists, and he nominated Tom Ridge as its first secretary. By David Stout. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]

Political philosopher John Rawls has died. Political philosopher John Rawls has died: Today’s edition of The Harvard Gazette contains this report that the author of “A Theory of Justice” died yesterday at the age of 81. [How Appealing]

Pretty incredible find – I look forward to seeing it one day…

First Senate Ledger Saved From History’s Dustbin. The original accounting book of the Senate, which carries careful entries by the likes of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, was almost lost last week. By Carl Hulse. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]

New Lord of the Rings Trailer [Slashdot]

I am staying at the Muse hotel this week in Manhattan – 130 West 46th Street – it’s a beautiful older hotel with outstanding service.  I took some pics and will post later 🙂

Just spent forty-five minutes entering data into Quickbooks, I was about two months behind.  This has to be one of my favorite software programs though!  Simple interface, complex reporting, accurate tracking.  I love it!

Once again, on Amtrak’s Acela Express headed into Manhattan. . a very nice three hour and fifteen minute ride..  Just had an alright Vegatable Frittata for breakfast – I wanted the Belgain Waffle, but they were completely out of them…  contemplating doing some work but the tiredness is still hanging on me like a cloud..  Long night 😉