Posts from September 2001
Detained?!
The United Nations is temporarily shutting down its operations in Afghanistan which means that there will be no more flights out of the country after Thursday. It also leaves the arrested aid workers with little support. Two Americans, two Australians and six Germans are being held in detention in Kabul, charged with spreading Christianity. If
Pentagon
I’ve been saying I wanted to see an aerial view of the Pentagon, and the satellite IKONOS finally provided one. This article at CNN also shows some photos of NYC. NASA closed its major space facilities after the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States. At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA technicians took
50/50
Amazing. A poll at CNNSI.com shows voters split 50 / 50 on the question, “Should college football be played this weekend?” I voted yes. Don’t flame me or hate me, please. I just think that I want, need to be distracted right now.
Compassion
There is just an incredible slideshow at tonypierce.com that shows people from around the world expressing their compassion and grief. It’s very moving. Thank you, Tony.
NYTimes
On Doomed Flight, Passengers Vowed to Perish Fighting Instincts to Flee Competed With Instructions to Remain
Volunteers
Mike makes a good point about the game this weekend. How hard is it going to be to hate Tennessee? How hard will the players play? I just can’t imagine. I can barely eat lately; I can’t even begin to think about tackling someone.
Football Continues
The University of Florida Athletic Association Inc. announced today that the Florida-Tennessee football game will be played on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET.