In Mayan, Akumal is “place of the turtles” — at least that is what Wikipedia tells me. We’re here with the Tomero-Shaws, enjoying the waves, sunshine and chili peppers.
“Place of the turtles” is appropriate because, as of late, I’ve been blogging like a tortoise.
Still, slow and steady wins the race. I’ve got a couple of things in the hopper, so this has actually been an intellectually productive time for me. Just not on the blog. For now.
I’ve got a couple of posts in various stages of completion, so we should be back to our regularly scheduled programming beginning Monday.
Until then …
Coyote | December 30, 2010
Jeff,
You spoiled guy! My best to your lass and wee one. Remember, we owe each other a pitcher-a-piece at Zorbas!
Happy New Year!
Coyote
Group Captain Mandrake | December 31, 2010
Over at ‘The Oil Drum’ web site, someone posted a story that purports that KSA has received 2 weapons from Pak.
http://www.debka.com/article/20505/
Probably a bunch of hooey, but I figured I’d ask the experts…
BJR | January 3, 2011
Happy new year to the triad! (K and I are playing hooky for a few more days in the Keys.)
FSB | January 3, 2011
Some good beachside reading while contemplating the downfall of the Maya, and other imperial regimes:
http://nationalinterest.org/print/article/imperial-by-design-4576
Taylor Wray | January 3, 2011
Looks nice – Bikini Atoll comes to mind.
peter | January 4, 2011
Today’s episode of Fresh Air features an interview with Douglas Frantz, one of the authors of a book about the CIA’s efforts to infiltrate the A. Q. Khan ring.
archjr | January 4, 2011
Akumal, Iran, has just been identified by the NCRI as a new nuclear facility of unknown purpose. And A.Q.’s youngest son goes by the nickname “Akumal.”