Once again, the TSA has proven their ineptitude in detecting explosives: officials confiscate water bottle, skip over bomb. Congratulations, morons. Having no empathy whatsoever for them, I’d have to say that this all but proves they LOVE taking away people’s stuff.

Here in Oakland, it’s practically Trash Fest 2007. Everywhere you go, the streets are lined with trash bins, eagerly awaiting the men who will empty them. So what’s the problem? Those men are not coming. They’re on strike! And apparently, the Chronicle figured it was time to warn us of the impending rise of vermin, such as flies and rats. So, when you read that Oakland’s new mayor is an actual member of the rodent family, don’t be so shocked.

A detailed analysis of farts.

Sure, the new iPhone can do it all… but the question on everyone’s mind is… will it blend?

If you’re one of those people that MUST have the top-of-the-line, no matter what, then you should know the most expensive home in the US is up for sale. At a mere $165 million, how can you go wrong? And come on, if two of your swimming pools happen to clog over a holiday weekend, who else but you can say “let’s just hop in the 3rd one!” …??

Fine art with LEGO. Beautiful.

Well, Michael Moore was asked to be on CNN, and he took the opportunity to bitch at them for their attempt at covering up the facts regarding health care and his new movie, Sicko. It really sucks that the health care industry is so built-in to all media outlets, because it’s gonna be awfully difficult to change the mind of the herd on this one, unless some big names step up.

D.C. Madam puts her phone records online, opening up the whole can of scandalous worms.

Alright, seriously, most of you are probably uninterested that the Tour de France has begun, but you MUST see this incredible finish by the current leader, Fabian Cancellara. Click on ‘Cancellara wins the day’, and watch the fellow in the yellow jersey. Not only does he escape from the peloton (main pack), but he blasts right by the 4 leaders of the day, keeps on going, and no one can even touch him! Incredible. Keep in mind this sprint is after riding 147 miles.

This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps! Sound vaguely familiar?

Human Tetris, part 2.

Time magazine has ranked the top 50 websites, and I think a little crack smoking may have been going on in their office.

A nice, long piece from Vanity Fair about the Simpsons.

Here’s a really dumb trick you can do with your eyes, if you want to see something far away, but can’t. It works a little bit, but sadly, Lasik is about the only thing that will work every time you need it.

Hey y’all. The 4th was beautiful up at Point Reyes… clear blue skies and warm sun, with a nice breeze to boot. All of us got a good deal of sun, but thankfully no one got a bad sunburn. I’ve got some video footage of the hiking we did and the deer we saw, so I’ll post that pretty soon.

A new survey says that 45% of Americans support impeachment proceedings against Bush. I’m surprised to see such a high percentage now, but I guess it’s taken a lot of America this long to realize what’s really going on with the guy.

Came across this semi-useful site: SignalMap.com, which shows you cell phone signals that people are receiving in the area you specify. It all depends on how many people contribute, but you can do so anonymously, so there’s no need to register or anything. It also looks like the nearest person to me is getting a crappy Verizon signal just like I am.

I never would’ve thought of this, but it’s a great idea: bicycle wheel pot rack. I would make one, but my ceiling is so high I don’t think I could mount it!

People be digging in outhouses. And all they’s finding is old bottles and shit.

WebSudoku.com, for all your sudokuing needs.

Ahhh, you can practically smell the independence in the air, can’t ya? I’m going camping for the 4th, so expect that there won’t be an update tomorrow… and I would imagine that I will be hungover on Thursday, so scratch that off too, probably. Anyway, it should be fun.

What nation do Europeans see as the greatest threat to global security? That’s right, US. And you know what, I think they’re right… given the past 6 years or so.

Looks like Obama went and got himself some serious greenbacks! This is exactly what I needed to hear. Then I won’t need to literally walk around begging people not to vote for that miserable Hillary Clinton lady.

So after seeing Sicko, I have to say I am hoping that health care will become a big topic in the coming election. I mean, there are 50 million of us without it, and yet Canadians spend only two thirds of what we spend, per capita. Alright so, better care for more people at less cost to the individual. Who would be against that? Oh yeah, greedy fuckfaces… that’s right.

I know a few people who are still way into them new quarters we got. If you’re one of ‘em, take this here quiz. I can guarantee you’ll beat my 7 out of 20 score. Sheesh.

Remember those seemingly realistic alien craft photos that circulated the net recently? Well, here’s a sort of update.

Numerous pictures of the Kwik-E-Mart 7-11s. They really went all out!

Two Boing-Boing pieces:
The Stasi kept smell rags with the scents of certain criminals so that dogs could track them. Weird.
What it takes to bring you Fiji water, and why you probably won’t drink it again.

I’m surprised to see they’re making a movie about Flatland, the Edwin Abbott book. I just read Flatland about, oh, 8 months ago. I’m pretty sure a movie about it would be excruciating.

If it seems like every summer since 2001 has been slow and boring, then fear not, because the government says we’re in for a Terror Spectacular this summer! Wait, that could also be really bad. Wait, that IS bad! They’re saying that what happened in Glasgow is part of a whole circle of potential attacks, and that the “chatter” right now is at about the same level of activity as back in ‘01. Hm.

Frankly, I am far more excited that 7/11 actually did turn some stores into Kwik-E-Marts, as promised, for the upcoming Simpsons Movie. Here are the stores that have been changed. I love how they call the store out here “San Francisco/Mountain View”… I mean, from the heart of San Francisco to that location is 30 miles as the crow flies. Why even bother mentioning San Francisco? I guess I’m just pissy because there is a perfect candidate store about 10 minutes away on Grand Ave.

A new 62 story high-rise is going up in San Francisco… One Rincon Hill. The views are ridiculous, and yeah, you really can’t miss this thing when driving across these days.

Here are some designs for what MUNI bus stops could look like in the future. I really like some of these… especially the one with the wind turbine.

This really is the biggest story on my blog today, despite its placement. The public relations officer at Roswell in 1947 left a deathbed confession that he saw not only an alien craft, but alien bodies as well! Totally awesome. Now… if they would just let us talk to the alien they obviously captured and are still hanging out with…

When crossing the border illegally, make sure you wear your hoof shoes. Pure genius.

Hey, here’s a bunch of free BBC documentaries online. Bitchin’.

Anyone ever heard of or seen Hobo Soup? God, it both looks and sounds delicious. As Steve from TheSneeze so eloquently put it: “Whoever designed it should be in charge of designing everything, everywhere. So true. Too bad you have to order 24 cans by regular mail to get some. I think I may have to go for it.