Looks like some folks are jumping the gun on the whole 'burning your car for warmth' heating system we're all going to be using this winter. Maybe their using the insurance money they've gained from burning the first car to buy more cars to burn?
[Washington Post]
Do yourself a favor an read this old school Noreaga interview. I would attempt to give you a description of why it's so amazing, but honestly you'll figure it out by the first paragraph.
[Cocaine Blunts]
This doesn't really come as a surprise--big understatement or biggest understatement?--but The New Yorker has issued its editorial endorsement of Barack Obama. It's quite a wordy piece, but it is well worth reading as a a summation of the issues, qualities, and character traits that the American people are going to be making their judgments on this November, and why Obama--over McCain--is suited to lead our country for the next 4-years.
[The New Yorker]
Prison culture will soon spread into the the mainstream again--and not just because our future hovel apartments will look like cells--as fish will become the currency of choice, displacing the declining dollar. As your financial adviser in this "new economy", I strongly urge you to convert all of your assets into Mackerel.
[WSJ]
I cannot believe this actually happening. What with our impending economic destruction and all, people are actually just giving away their children?!?!? These young people are going to be valuable agents in our new world economy when their nimble little fingers will prove essential in catching the rats that are to soon make up our primary food source.
Plus, when the machines break down in the factories of our Chinese overlords, who else is going to be able to climb into the gears?
[NYT]
It's been a busy week so I ended up missing this piece of Virginia political speculation until now:
Terry McAuliffe, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a key adviser to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), is considering running for governor of Virginia next year.
With Del. Brian J. Moran and Sen. R. Creigh Deeds as the only two announced candidates for the spot thus far, McAuliffe certainly adds a bit of Democratic star power to the race. Though, the best quote surrounding the possible bid thus far comes from Tucker Martin, a spokesman for current Attorney General--and likely Republican nomination candidate--Robert F. McDonnell:
Terry McAuliffe doesn't know Norton from Norfolk. If he runs, remind me to send him a Virginia state map.
Democratic Consultant McAuliffe Weighs Run for Governor
Disturbing news today on the local front:
"A 19-year-old man suspected of killing a Prince George's County police officer was strangled in the county jail two days after his arrest, the state medical examiner's office concluded yesterday.
Ronnie L. White, who was found unresponsive Sunday morning, died of asphyxiation, and two small bones in his neck were broken, according to preliminary autopsy findings. County officials said he was separated from other inmates; only seven guards and an undisclosed number of supervisors had access to the area where White was held."
I don't even know what to say about this situation beyond: this is only going to get worse before it gets any better.
Suspect in Md. Officer's Death Was Strangled
Bob Beckel, former manager of Walter Mondale's 1984 presidential campaign (that worked out well eh?), argues that Hillary Clinton is the no-brainer choice for Obama's VP nod. People who don't support the idea are just straight up haters since Hillary's iron fist clench on success will assure victory. Best line:
"If you are elected Senator, so the charge goes, the Clintons will be constant problems for you. Hillary will promote her own agenda and Bill will wander the West Wing subverting your presidency. Absurd."
It's Not Even Close: Obama Should Pick Clinton for VP
Obama called McCain's proposed $300 million prize for a new electric car battery a "bounty" for some "rocket scientist to win." McCain's plan for greening up America: electric wizardry and drilling for more oil. MAVERICK!
Girl Talk - Feed the Animals LP
This has to be the most exciting summer treat ever--which is saying a lot considering there's no booze in it (call the scientists!).
Ice Cream Cupcakes
The Dutch boys in Orange are currently crushing Italy 3-0. With the best goals of the tourney thus far and 90 minutes of open attacking football the Dutch are looking like they've got something to prove this year. Why play D when your opponents can't score. Totally sick.
1. Euro 2008 Finals
2. A free tasting of the last keg ever (in the world) of Hurlimann Samichlaus at Brasserie Beck
3. Summer patios . . . for every meal
4. 3 am loud, drunk, ex-military, tattoo artists with Prodigy haircuts on the Metro
5. On the Red Line:
Tourist girl, loudly: "Hey! Where's that tall pointy thing?!" (looks at metro map) "Oh, Smith Stadium!"
Friend: ".....Smithsonian."
(silence)
Tourist girl: "Does this thing go to New York City?"
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