things will grind to a halt in the U S of A later today. and also anywhere else where there's a massive american presence. like over 'ere on the wee isle.
extract off an email from a department i work closely with, pertaining to scheduling changes, see emphasis:
..In order to include a special edition of ESPN Sportscenter featuring interview with US President Bush and Sen. John Kerry on ESPN Asia at 1930hkt tonight (2 Nov 04). Please note the following URGENT changes to the schedule...
drat.
as enscribed by the letter b @ November 2, 2004 02:28 AM