Thursday Rapid Fire – Making a long story longer

The rapid fire is almost a daily feature now.

Belkin I-Pod Microphone
142 arrested in antiterrorism sweep – Why isn’t this bigger news? It happened in a major US ally (Italy) and is a staggering number for a Western country
Pet Robot Housekeeper – or something like that from Japan
Rove Free Zone – Thoughts from the left coast on the Wilson – Plame affair
Annan urges U.N. expansion, reform – It’s hard to believe that was actually said out loud. And what’s been happening to the Oil For Food probe anyway? That’s been in a black hole for two months.
Quote of the Day – “When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.” Marquis de la Grange