9/11 families sue for $1 trillion

It's finally happened...

There is something about this that gives me a deep sense of unease. Why look for money? Will $1 or $1 trillion give people anything back of what was lost? Yes, the standard line is "we want to bankrupt the terrorists." But given that the only thing they might bankrupt (if they win) is a few banks, who are they kidding? Is feels like a morbid extension of the US's obsession with lawsuits...

floods in central europe

More on the floods that are making their way south through Central Europe. Prague water level is now falling, but Dresden might suffer the worst tomorrow. (Previous entry on this here).

two weeks of Ozzie

Ray Ozzie comments on his first two weeks of blogging. Fun read.