Leave it to the testosterone-pumped, give-em-hell Bush Administration to alienate one of the most popular politicians in the era of unpopular politicians, and one of the world's great peacemakers: Colin Powell. A fine profile in today's NY Times, which I randomly noticed was picked up by the Sydney Morning Herald (don't ask). So Powell's ticking clock is internationally known; that must do wonders for his diplomatic leverage.

And, speaking of Starbucks, I noticed the NY Times navbar is now sponsored by the proliferating coffee peddlers. Sheesh!

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/25/international/25POWE.html
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