Wait for it...

How much heat do you think Obama will catch for supposedly calling the Cambridge police stupid? I am betting the "blogosphere" is already catching on fire.

In case you are wondering, referring to a recent where a black man was arrested after breaking into his own home*, Obama said, "[t]he Cambridge police acted stupidly [given there was evidence the man was in his own home]."

*And showing two forms of ID to top it. Of course, he was arrested for disorderly conduct (charges were dropped today), not breaking and entering.

Food Insects

From Zach Braff's Facebook page:

Do you think Noah had to bring extra insects to feed the frogs? If so, were they told ahead of time they were the food insects versus the repopulating the world insects and if so to that, were they in a cabin like coach where they had to bring pre-purchased snacks?

@JJ: You are absolutely right.

Tennesse = Safe Driving?

Well, that is how the local media will be spinning it after Allstate's 5th Annual Best Drivers Report. The top ten:

1. Sioux Falls, S.D.
2. Fort Collins, Colo.
3. Chattanooga, Tenn. (21.4% better than the national average)
4. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
5. Knoxville, Tenn. (19% better than the national average)
6. Fort Wayne, Ind.
7. Lexington-Fayette, Ky.
8. Eugene, Ore.
9. Boise, Idaho
10. Colorado Springs, Colo

After driving here for five months I have to come to the conclusion that either (a) Tennesse drivers are less likely to get into accidents but not neccesarily due to safer driving* or (b) I really have no idea how bad the rest of the country drives.

Minneapolis and St. Paul come in at 39 (4.5% better than the national average) and 41 (3.6% better than the national average), respectively.

P.S. As I was looking for something regarding methodology on the study. The L.A. Times calls it an "in-depth analysis." Allstate says:

The Allstate Best Drivers Report is produced solely to boost the country’s discussion about safe driving and to increase awareness of the importance of being tolerant and attentive behind the wheel. The report is not used to determine auto insurance rates.

Uh huh. I am leaning towards option a above...

*E.g., safer driving conditions could be a factor.

"I'm Parked Somewhere Out Here..."

Words you *don't* want to hear as you are walking around the parking lot with boards on your shoulder for a customer.

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Sent from my phone, which has spordically working "A" & "B" keys. oh, no spellcheck which I have become quite acostemed to.

More Penelope

Guess this is mostly what I have pictures of on my phone.

Actually I have a couple more that are pretty good (not of the dogs!) but I need to blur out some identifing information.