In memorium

The news today is that David Halberstam, respected and noted journalist, who was maybe best known for penning "The Best and the Brightest" was killed today in a car accident. He will be missed. Brave journalists are few and far between these days.

I would guess it appropriate to mention that Boris Yeltsin also died today... for those who were surprised that he was still even alive. Though, I have to say, I did appreciate the headline on the Guardian: Man for all seasons: hero, villian, buffoon. Yeah, that says it all even if the article is laced with all the expected commentary by other leaders hailing him as great--even if while alive they would not have dreamt of lending their support.