Get Your Very Own PS3

This is funny.

Edit: Well, that was quick. EBay already took the auction down. It was for a PlayStation 3...made out of a PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 duck-taped together.

Worst Idea Ever

At least for 2006.

"O.J. Simpson: If I Did It, Here's How It Happened"

The follow-up interview: "If I did it, and happened to videotape it, here's what the videotape would look like."

MY SISTER IS A LAWYER!!!!

Michele found out today that she passed the New York bar. Let the suing begin!

Earth Global Warming Causes Hurricane-Like Storm on Saturn

I'm joking about the Earth global warming connection, but this is neat.

Random Election Thoughts

* I am thrilled that President Bush fired Donald Rumsfeld. I feel like the Iraq war is at a point where this is the last chance for America to salvage the situation. We need to make many changes in the next few months to have a chance of preventing a full-blown civil war, and the first was firing Rumsfeld and replacing him with someone competent. It gives me hope that the other necessary steps will be taken soon enough to make a difference.

But let us not forget Rummy's wonderful service to the army, the country, and the art of kung fu with this Internet classic.

* Most of the newly-elected Democrats to Congress are moderates. I also sense that many people will be frustrated if there is a lot of political fighting and personal attacks. At the same time, Congress' absolute lack of oversight of the executive branch has been horrible for the country's democracy, and needs to be changed. It's going to be interesting to see how the Democratic party balances legislative progress vs. investigating the executive branch, which may poison the political atmosphere and make it difficult to get veto-proof legislation passed.

* I had other thoughts, but at this point, I've had my fill writing about politics.

Not that anyone is visiting Pancake City for timely political analysis, but...

Unfortunately, I think George Allen is going to eek out a victory of about 15,000 votes. Although none of the major networks are ready to call the race, Pancake City analyzed the county-by-county data, estimated the projected final totals, and has CON-cluuuded that Webb can't make up the ground. It's too bad--Jim Webb was, to me, a more moderate, level-headed candidate than George Allen. I'd love to be wrong.


Update: This one won't be resolved for a few weeks. Jim Webb has a 3,000 vote lead (out of over 2,200,000 votes) with 99% of the precincts reporting. There is going to be a recount, and it will take a while to complete. This is also a good example of why I am not a political analysis. Pancake City has CON-cluuuuded that I have no idea what I am talking about.

See Ya, Santorum

I am very happy that one of the most anti-gay U.S. Senators will not be coming back for a second term.

Unfortunately, the same-sex marriage super ban was approved in Virginia by a solid majority. It's already banned, but now it's in the state constitution, written with unerasable ink.

Don't Have Sex Until You Are Thirty

The preacher--sorry, government--government says so.

The first step towards separation between church and state is separation between religious yahoos and state.