Ilan Pappe is the most eloquent writer of Palestinian history - according to John Pilger, and the latest book - "History of Modern Palestine" sounds like a good take on the background of one of the worlds most enduring trouble-spots. If you are in Edinburgh in June you can catch up with him
Another big book that is getting some attention - is RUARD - no so much a book, as a work (look at the picture, and the price at 100+ USD). Set to be available in paperback come november, it deals with violence, but has gotten more attention for the way it is written (and just as importantly: written about). A 100 pages on Soviet era farms might have its place - but for now I'll stick to the discussions rather than the book.
...and the best phrase of the week goes to Wired for "The electronic taco" aka Nokias N-gage gaming phone... and it really does look like a weird taco - not to forget how people using it for the first time juggel it back and forth sort of like nibbeling at the end.
One more Wired - movieoke - finally Rocky Horror Show for the masses, and the favorite comment to finish off the evening? No contest, no second place - only one; "I'll be baack" [also 1 and 2 - on a sidenote, IMDB really rocks for movie trivia and funfacts!]
...and the sun is out there, but not here yet...
