First night with the top 20, haven't watched this show probably since season 2 (only really watched season 1). For no good reason, thought I'd do a little "liveblogging ( Read more... )

So, the rest of my week better be low on fun and high on productivity... or else ( Read more... )

The sunset is beautiful - biking west a few minutes after the sun goes down reveals a skyline silhouette of eucalyptus and palms.
There is so much potential in this world - so much that can be done. I hope to harness a bit of that potential - to be dislodged from the inertial reference frame of internet news and commentary.

Whatever your politics, I think we can all agree that come January we get a presidential upgrade ( Read more... )

So unlike Denver, which was I assume had "heightened security" last week, the Twin Cities are experiencing a security crackdown that seems to have learned a trick or two from the pre-Olympics preparations in Beijing.

For more on the story, check out this eye-opening Salon article for details on military presence, the arrest of a well-known ( Read more... )

The NBC website is a very dangerous place these days. Every olympic sport that is not being shown in prime time is viewable live - up to 4 at a time ( Read more... )

With pleasure I direct your attention to this story on yahoo about mens' business attire ( Read more... )

SWC is a Christian music festival that has been going on for a while - I went to the first three 97-99 (or 00?). Anyways, I went back today for the first time since then - and was struck by some of the changes ( Read more... )

So I saw Batman yesterday, and yes it was very well made - brought to mind something that has bothered me before though. Without giving anything away, there is some indication in the movie of where the Joker gets his accomplices... but seriously the supply of tightly-disciplined, effective people willing to work for a homicidal maniac was unreal ( Read more... )

Given gas prices these days, buying an 80's Suburban a la my icon is probably now cheaper than ever.... vaguely tempting.
More importantly, go to http://www.thedailyshow.com and watch the first 5 minutes of the July 24th show -> you'll be happy you did.