P.S.--"The U.S. government established a remote viewing program, known as Stargate, in the 1970s in an attempt to utilize skills claimed by psychics to combat communism. "The program, at the Stanford Research Institute in California, was shut down in 1995 at the end of the cold war."--The Times.

Big Brother with big eyeball--"The FBI is going to new lengths to eavesdrop, building new software to monitor computer use and urging phone companies to help make wiretaps more reliable. The FBI's 'Magic Lantern' technology would allow investigators via the internet to secretly install powerful software that records every keystroke on a person's computer."--Associated Press

Ol' Big-Nose down the block-- "This is going to be a good program. People will be able to check on the criminal backgrounds of renters, neighbors, even friends. I suspect some fathers may want to check out the guys dating their daughters."--Paul Doyle, a Colorado legislative hack, burbling with enthusiasm over a Bureau of Investigation plan to post criminal records on an internet program.

Rich wool--"WOOLRICH'S HOMELAND BLANKET WRAPS YOU IN A PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM. In times of peril, it helps to surround yourself with icons of America's heritage. The traditional throw by Woolrich is made right here in the USA. Keeps you and your spouse warm when the winds of war put a chill in the air.... A portion of these proceeds go to the World Trade Center Relief Fund. $89.95."

100% cop--In Lexington, North Carolina, Sheriff Gerald Hege's holiday card depicts him holding the severed head of Osama bin Laden and a greeting, "Happy Ramadan!"

The world saviors--Of 129 Denver cops who have killed or wounded someone since 1990, three were disciplined or reprimanded, according to department records.

The better to freeze their assets--In San Jose, California, the National Guard wants to ensure the safety of the Armory where homeless people take shelter on wintery nights. To achieve this, people seeking a bed will be required to pose for a photo ID card. Those who already have such a card would need a new one.

The 'Disappeared'?--Attorney General John Ashcroft declared he would not reveal the identities of the people being jailed since September 11. This, he said, ensures their privacy. Also a help, he neglected to mention, is the privacy of solitary confinement.  
 
 
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