Great idea, Danny.

This is fantastic.
Thank you.
Please don't forget to add every one that you can.

Thanks, this is awesome. Got it added to my sidebar.

Thanks for for creating this. I will have to show it to all of my friends.

And you are very right... most of the blog tributes out there are pretty poor.

Terrific idea, Danny. I've added it to my sidebar!
Tom...

Great job, Danny! I've added this to my two blogs.

Thank you so much. When I get this computer fixed (if I don't break it first), I will write a post about it. Great job. Keep up the good work. ;)

I can't seem to get the script to load on my page in a preview of my edit.

Of course, Blogger has been acting up quite a bit lately and there could be a problem from that end.

Great idea.

Thanks.

BTW...

Have you heard of the 2996 project?

Where bloggers is assigned one of the 9/11 victims in order to write a tribute to them on their blog?

http://www.jamulian.com/db911/

Have you heard of the 2996 project?

Where bloggers is assigned one of the 9/11 victims in order to write a tribute to them on their blog?

Yes, I joined, then was given a little data and a hot-linked photo. I went to see how other bloggers were posting theirs, and couldn't find any of those listed who had it on their blog. I emailed the guy doing it, and he said posting the information wasn't required. In other words, it's a long list of people who "promised" to post the info, but few have actually done it, and they don't have to. They just get the free link from that site. I asked him to drop my name from the list, because I didn't want to be a part of something so inefficiently run that it is really nothing more than another of the things Liberals are famous for, pretending to do good, but instead doing nothing, but claiming that their "motive" was all that really matters.

That's why I started this effort, so something would actually get done.

I can't seem to get the script to load on my page in a preview of my edit.

Of course, Blogger has been acting up quite a bit lately and there could be a problem from that end.

I have a test blog set up at BlogSpot. It seemed to work just fine. You can see it at http://phlyxmasthetic.blogspot.com/.

this is wonderful. i will be proud to include it on my blog.
thank you.

Danny: I think maybe there was some miscommunication about the 2,996 project. The idea of that project is to get bloggers committed to putting up a tribute on September 11, 2006 -- the fifth anniversary of 9/11. To be part of the project, there is no requirement to put up anything NOW, but there is most certainly the commitment to put up a tribute on 9/11/2006. I've been working away on my tribute for several weeks now, and I know several other participants who are doing the same thing. We're hoping for a "tributeswarm" on the anniversary...

Tom, unfortunately, that's not mentioned very prominently. It's not mentioned at all on the intro page, nor the sign-up page. They're already having problems with bloggers posting it as a blog entry, which quickly disappears. Those bloggers, more than likely, assumed, as I did, that they were to immediately post the info, it's just that I assumed it was a semi-permanent position (like on the side bar). That lack of communication will mean that much of those signing up will not post on 9/11/06 and will assume they've already done what they were supposed to do. That, more or less, is a serious flaw in the planning of the project that will mean it will be of much less effect than is desired.

But, those who might have launched a more well-prepared effort will see the 2996 project and assume it's been taken care of. The result will be a weak tribute, when a greater one could easily have been orchestrated.

My effort is to take up some of that slack and go beyond the anniversary of 9/11 and make a long term tribute that will keep in our memories the real tragedy of what happened, and why we are at war.

Excellent idea, added it to the sidebar on my humble site.

hey how do i link one of those pixs in my group? more on a personal note....i still jump on occation when i here sirens.

Found you via Brainster's Blog. The graphic is great; he had the photo of a 9/11 victim included on his graphic. Is that something you do as well?

I joined a 9/11 tribute site. It's, for me unfortunately, beyond words. Maybe you'll stop by to check it out.

Should you find time for a visit and be interested I'd be pleased to do a link exchange.

Cheers!

About 2,996 Project...

I think it's noble that this person has made an effort which is more than most people have even attempted. It's easy to complain, bitch and whine about what other people are doing. If you don't like it you have every opportunity to try and do it better.

As for broadcasting generalizations about "what Liberals do", it's that type of thinking that is causing problems in this country day in and day out. Whether you're Conservative or Liberal, the point is seeking to do what is best for The UNITED States of America.

Red States - typically thought of as Conservative - and Blue States - typically thought of as Liberal - is what is killing this country. We need to find common ground where we can come together and make America PURPLE!

Stand Up and DO SOMETHING. Don't just talk about it!

I have this icon posted in my sidebar and I also added it to the Blog Of All Blogs. This is something people may want to check out - anyone can post there. The only rules are 1. Only Add 2. Never delete anyone else's post. The URL is:
http://everyman-blog.blogspot.com/

I agree that aspects of 2996 could have been better planned. I stand by my previous comment that across the board people complain, bitch and whine while doing nothing. At least that guy tried to do something. Also, it is a mistake trusting that people will read directions and follow-through. Such is life...any effort beats the hell out of no effort.

Credit should be given wher it is due and this is an excellent effort.

Kilroy,

The road to hell is paved with what...? When you have only "sincerity" and "good intentions" but no planning, effort, or organization you have nothing, and often worse than nothing.

Liberalism is about symbolism over substance. That's a dangerous way of living life.

You can't resolve real ideological differences by ignoring them, nor by compromising the truth and "blending" with distortion.

And, I did do something, so I've earned the right to complain, although, note that I didn't do it until someone else brought it up.

Made a part of my blog and will spread the word

I'm doing the 2996 project & this tribute. Thanks Danny - you done good. I also gave a heads up to the Cotillion gals!

Excellent idea. I have it up and running.

SJR
The Pink Flamingo http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog

There seems to have been some misunderstanding regarding my previous post. "You" referenced any you that might be reading, not you specifically.

We have divergent opinions about some things, but that's what makes America great. We are able to disagree and coexist. Unfortunately, the coesiting part is something often lacking as the state of affairs in this country are today. I also give you credit for posting my comments; that is something one can normally expect not to have happen when there is disageement.

I respect the work you are doing which is why I have chosen to participate. That is also why I returned to follow-up.

I've had to change my URL due to having a problem with what appears to be Blogger Archive Hell. My uRL is now...
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers

I do hope that this project has a long life. Further, I hope that when you get a chance you will stop by to see the tribute I have done related to 2996. There are people who do what they promise. As for me, I have posted it set to the September 11th date at the time the first plane hit The World Trade Center. So I fulfill both the immediate issue as well as being there on September 11th.

Be well and best of luck with your project {again}.

Hi,

I put it up on my blog also. Thank you for doing this. One question however. The names are not centered and sometimes are covered up by the top of the graphic. Can this be fixed?

Thank you so much for doing this.

I added the graphic to my right sidebar.

An honor to add it to my blog....

Thank You and God Bless You

Gosh, Danny, I did not mean to get you into all this discussion over that other site! lol. I was checking, and I noticed I did not let you know that I got it to work...finally. Thank you so much.

I think it is more important that we do REMEMBER EVERYDAY what happened on that horrific day. That day there were neither republican, democrat, conservative, or liberal. We were all simply Americans.

But it didn't take long for the fascists show their ugly faces...Yes. I said it, I meant it, and I am able to represent it...

I think what you are doing here is great, and I will include the code on my site today. But about the 2996 project by dcroe, many like me put a button/image in our sidebars linking back to his homepage so other bloggers could sign up. I have had mine up for months.

Most bloggers involved prepared their memorials over the past months, some contacting family menbers etc. The memorials were put up this weekend. I know personally hundreds of bloggers who simply spent the weekend reading the memorials.

Also every effort was made by dcroe to check each blog make sure they were still active and if not assign that victim to another blogger. It is my understanding that more bloggers signed up than needed and also many signed up just to double check blogs to make sure every victim was honored.

I'm not involved in any way, other than honoring Lee Adler, who was assigned to me. I think anything anybody does to make folks remember the victims and what happened to us is great.

Your idea here is good because it can continue throughout the year(s) to come. Thank you so much.

Awesome...just when I thought you couldn't out do yourself... you did!

Thanks for creating this.. I added it on my blog. It's great!

I've added this to my tribute page. Thank you.

I've added this to my tribute page. Thank you.

Thank you.

I have one question? Is there any comment now that the event has passed regarding execution of the 2,996 project on September 11th? It was "discussed" beforehand. I was, honestly, somewhat disappointed to come now and find nothing.

I was a proud participat in the project Fear and Loathing - The Gonzo Papers

I have no vested interest. But, I am curious. I was proud to participate and continue to provide the link in a highly visible position. I have your graphic posted as well.

Kilroy, the problem with gauging the effectiveness of it is that one would have had to visit a large number of blogs (from the 2996 list) to ascertain whether it was a success or not. I didn't have the time to do that, and frankly, not the interest either.

I created my tribute as a continuing, dynamic tribute that people could continue to use as long as they liked. It's really quite different than a one time event.

Danny, I perfectly understand the dynamics of both projects.

My interest, based on your previous commentary, was whether you would have anything to say about 2,996 and was disappointed you did not.

I'm not sure why you seem to convey hostility toward that project, but it is unfortunate.

I disagree about having to visit so many of the tributes. You can take a small sampling to see what people did in terms of effort. If you looked at all you would see that there was a lot of time and effort put in by individuals to remember individuals. That is a major difference between an active memorial and creation posting of a link. That said, I am in no way being critical of your effort. I just can't find the logic of what appears to be nothing but negative response and an unwillingness to accept there was value in the effort.

In any case, I think many, other than me, did not see it as a one-day event. I continue to visit tributes and write comments. I konw others are as well.

I wish you all the best with your project. 2,996, by the way, is coontinuing as an ongoing project. I have never gotten the perception you felt value wheether I, as an individual, or anyone else carried your link. You created it which was great, but your response to me has been I hate to say weak at best.

I'm interested in remembering September 11th; far more, though, remembering the people. I will have to think about what I want to do with your link.

It would be nice, I think, if you came and had a look before judging. That is something I have done at your site. But that's clearly your choice. There seems to be a disconnect between what you say you are about and what your actions say. That, again, is unfortunate.

Just one man's opinion for whatever you think it's worth.

What a wonderfully creative idea RE: displaying random profiles of each victim! Yours is indeed a "living" tribute.

At the request of interested 2996 project participants (after assignments, though), I put together both a blog roll and web ring at http://2996.blogspot.com -- strictly as an "independent" resource for those who participated and for interested others. Too bad these options were not part of the original project. THAT in itself would have been a monumental "living" tribute ....

I'll feature your graphic on the blog list/web ring site as another "link" to remembering 9/11 AND to the victims.

Well done -- Maybe for next year and beyond, there can be an even wider consortium of tributes, memorials, etc.

Due to a server load increase, I've modified the script to change the mini-bio once every hour, rather than each time it's called. Depending on how the server load responds, I may decrease that time, since at that rate it would take 4 months to go through the entire list.

Since the server load problem didn't seem to change much, I've reduced the delay to one minute. That should actually be almost as good as the original method.

Thank you so much for this. It's wonderful to be able to have it on my blog - a testament to them all.

This is excellent. We should not let this slip from our minds. I have added it to my site.

Can I ask how it is constructed?

I have made a link to the BBC site with Obits for the London Tube Bomb victims. I would like, if it is not beyond my capabilities, to construct something similar for them.