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This has to be the greatest thing I’ll see all day. That’s pretty sad, actually.

Of course, I feel better after watching it again.

[Thanks Laughing Squid]

Welcome to crazy town. Population: These Guys

Seriously? I’m pretty sure that “Paulville” is founding the same way that most anti-government militias start: going “off the grid”, forming their own currency (which, of course, is of no value), not being “forced to do or pay for other people’s life styles you may not agree with.”

I do approve of their use of solar and wind power, though.

UPDATE: I just read the description of this fine metropolis-to-be. From the website:

Average temps range mid 90′s in the summer and low 30′s in the winter due to it’s 4,000 foot elevation, making for not too hot of summers and not too cold of winters.

I used to live in southwest Oklahoma, and I can tell you that “mid 90′s” means “low 100′s”, and “low 30′s” mean “water freezes”. Also, the “arid climate” means that a hot, burning wind will destroy you skin without even thinking about it.

[From A Gated Community for Ron Paul Supporters? - The Lede - Breaking News - New York Times Blog]

Celebrex, the NSAID pain reliever that was vilified in media years ago, is back with a new ad campaign.  It’s been on the air for a while, but I’m finally irritated enough to comment on the ad.

There are three major problems with this ad:

1. The outlines of the drawings are made from disclaimers and warnings.  Nothing says “take this drug” like
2. The overall message of the advert seems to be “don’t blame us.  If you didn’t have such bad joints, you wouldn’t need to take a risky drug in the first place.”
3. The other theme of the advert seems to be “everyone else has side effects, too, so why not take Celebrex?”

I know the major pharmeceuticals are hurting for revenue, but this advert just makes no sense.

Hillary Clinton today stated that “When it comes to finishing a fight, Rocky and I have a lot in common. I never quit.”

I would like to point out that in the movie Rocky, he lost.

[From BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Clinton will fight 'like Rocky']

Now I’ve got a ceiling cat of my own! Make one of your own here!

Le Monde is reporting that, according to an Airbus communication, Saudi Prince Al-Walid bin Talal is the owner of a private A380, named the “Flying Palace”.

[From Le Monde.fr : Le prince Al-Walid est l'acheteur de l'A380 "privé"]

The BBC is reporting that internet scams from Nigeria are costing the UK billions of pounds. How in the world is it possible that this still works? I’ve never even seen one of scam letters before.

How exactly does all this work?

“Dear Sir:

I don’t know you, and you don’t know me. But if you want to give me unfettered access to your bank account, I’d really, really appreciate it.

Yours,
Some Nigerian Scammer”

Come one, people. Think.