A write-up of an ad from Pennsylvania, where -gasp- smoking is still allowed in public places! The horror! We're all gonna die!
How long before the value of the Dollar DOES go below the value of the paper it's printed on? read more »
The pillows have announced their 16th album! OK, not recently, but I just found out. It's titled 'Revolution is my Name(nine miles)', and it's coming out in Japan on the 30th. Also being released on the same day are a new concert DVD and an EP called 'Tokyo Bambi'! read more »
A great song(and video) by the pillows. The song is 'Third Eye', and it's from their 2006 album My Foot. read more »
Today was the last day that veteran freedom activist Claire Wolfe will post an entry on her blog.
Fittingly, it was the conclusion to the 'Hardyville' saga, stories of the people who live in the town of Hardyville. Due to the fact that there are no major roads or nearby towns, the FedGov has simply 'forgot' that the town and surrounding land exists. Much like Galt's gulch, the simple people of Hardyville pay no taxes, openly carry any weapon, and use any drug they please. read more »
Five weeks after my last post, a recap:
Work: I lost my job in late July, and did not get another until Aug 29th. Here's to my career!
Politics: Ron Paul kicks ass. The Repugnants try to swat him, he deftly dodges and strikes their heart. ronpaul2008.com
http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/124528/Ron_Paul_at_the_Fox_Debates.h...
Ron Paul's greatest hits at the Fox debates.
Other: Ultra-activists Russell and Kat Kanning are building a hobbit home in Grafton! Pics
http://www.newhampshireunderground.com/wiki/tiki-browse_gallery.php?gall... read more »
Earlier today, a trade was officially announced that sent multi-time All Star and former league MVP Kevin Garnett from my beloved Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics for young stud forward Al Jefferson, solid backup forward Ryan Gomes, athletic guard Gerald Green, and the expiring contracts of Sebastian Telfair and Theo Ratliff. The Wolves also get the Celtics' 2009 1st round pick(top 3 protected) along with another future 1st round pick, plus around $3 million in cash. read more »

A screenshot from the new film from creator Makoto Shinkai, called Byousotsu 5 cm. This film has recently been released in Japan, with North American release due in December.
The official site is:
http://5cm.yahoo.co.jp/story/index.html
The third rollover button is for the teaser and 1:40 trailer, the art gallery is second from the right, and the downloads page where I got the pic is the last one on the right. There are also pictures of his two previous movies there. read more »
Updating to present:
A while back I as driving home from Concord as I passed a cop car that was in a driveway. I was actually going a bit SLOWER than the limit, but i still felt a little chill when the cop pulled out behind me.
I started watching my rearview while slowly pulling over, even though his lights weren't on. Suddenly, he hit the brakes, swung around, and took off like a shot in the opposite direction. read more »