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Blogging from Iraq

The photographer who captured what could be the Eddie Adams moment of Gulf War II has posted a personal explanation of those events, addressed to the members of the squad he has been working and living with for many months. ‘Kevin Sites | Blog‘ is a must read, offering insight into not only how a journalist must function in a war zone, but into the human side of this conflict. Now, in what is reportedly the first New York Times news story built entirely around a blog entry, the Gray Lady is covering this report (free registration required) in detail in today’s edition.

Fritata!

I wanted to make something different for my pregnant lady since she’d been away for a few days, so I broke out the Silver Palate cookbook for a fritata recipe. Artichokes, mushrooms and cheeses, oh my!

Boston’s Other Big Dig

Boston's Other Big DigLook at what’s happening inside Fenway Park! After 86 years, we take the pennant – and the entire outfield is stripped down to dirt. I, for one, would like to own a patch of that grass! Anyway, this work is all part of the park expansions announced earlier this year. Click the image to see an up-to-date view of the activity at America’s best ball park.
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Madden 2k5 on the Treo

I’m a bachelor today. Amy is playing in Columbus, GA, returning Saturday night. Guess I’ll get in all my Halo2/GTA:San Andreas/NFL2K5, eh? Speaking of football games — EA has just announced a version of Madden 2005 for the freaking Treo! It will have an update soon to play over Bluetooth or 802.11b — (guess I have to get that 650 after all).