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Kind of a slow, quiet weekend. I needed that. ( Read more... )

whare's yer war noo, Mr Vice President?

Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003 in response to international pressure, and while it continues to develop an enriched uranium program, it apparently has not resumed moving toward a nuclear capability, according to a consensus judgment of the U.S. intelligence community released today by Director of National Intelligence John M. McConnell.

The assessment states "with moderate confidence" that "Tehran had not restarted its nuclear weapons program" as of mid-2007, but suggests that Tehran continues to keep that option open.

revised honeymoon plans

After a fair amount of discussion, Herself and I have decided not to do a "if this is Tuesday, it must be Belgium" sort of trip (i.e., one where you spend each night in a different place), but to pick a couple of locations (maybe two, maybe three) and take day trips from there. We're trying to decide which two or three places to choose. Current opinion is for St Andrews and Aberdeen, with Perth and Stirling as possible alternate contenders. What do you, the readers suggest? We're looking to maximise the following attributes: an interesting and agreeable place to stay (we'll be looking for B&Bs--I've converted Neta to the B&B lifestyle vice hotels and motels), historic sites, cultural attractions, scenery for viewing/walking, restaurants.

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I've shied away from the West Coast only because I know it (fairly) well, and I thought it would be fun to go somewhere new together...