Important things are happening in the world. How do we learn about them? Most people I know watch television, which I pick up by proxy but don't really pursue myself. I prefer the subjective but un-spinnable feed of human experience. Here's the latest in that vis-a-vis our current misadventures in occupied Iraq:

TurningTables is a blog kept by some G.I. overseas. Maybe it's a pentagon plant. Maybe it's not and this guy is cruising for a court-marshal. In any case, it's fascinating reading, regardless of its veracity.

On the other end, Salam Pax continues to bring the real stuff. His friend G. recently caught a beating from some US forces; not a good sign. He also publishes more polished prose in the Guardian.

All of which reminds me to get back to work on my interview with my Air Force friend.