Random Access

Wednesday
Midweek. I’m just ready for the week to be over. Being alone in the office got old, so I headed to Borders for some light, movement and a strawberry-banana smoothie. Sometimes, it’s the little changes that make the big differences. and stopped in, too.

Talked with my father a couple of times today. All’s well on that side of the country; he and Adam will be heading to Stillwater on Friday.

and stopped by briefly this evening; they needed to borrow our two-way radios for their vacation.

News Stories
Talk of the Nation: The Enduring Appeal of Roller Coasters
All Things Considered: Doctors’ Group Pulls Out of Afghanistan
All Things Considered: Alabama Nurses Quit over Morning-After Pill
All Things Considered: MRI Proves a Better Test for Some Breast Cancers
Fresh Air: Interview with Rock and Roll Photographer Mick Rock

I watched John Edwards’ speech during the Democratic National Convention this evening. It was good. He seemed to be rather decisive and definitive in his proclamations. (In contrast to his running mate, whom some would say has made so many waffles that he could apply for a job at Roscoe’s Waffle and Chicken Hut.) Sen. Edwards also seems to know how to appeal to the crowd. I have even heard a couple of pundits say that the Kerry/Edwards ticket might be more effective if it was the Edwards/Kerry ticket. If the Democratic ticket doesn’t win the election, keep an eye on Mr. Edwards. I think that he will definitely be one to watch.

Stray Toasters

• From Nyx: This post from and also not totally work safe, but pretty cool.
• You only thought that you knew everything about what VP Cheney said to Senator Leahy. Read the rest of the story here. (Unfortunately, I can’t remember who sent it to me.)
• Black Canary, Oracle and Superman are in a hospital room…
  No, really. (Canary’s comment in the lower left panel made me laugh.)

• By way of : “Simpsons”: A Gay Old Time and Grumpy Gamer
• By way of Backwash: Zen and the Art of Proper Bathroom Maintenance
• Justice League Unlimited premieres on Saturday with “Initiation.” I knew that the episode would feature Supergirl, Green Arrow and Captain Atom. What I didn’t know was who was leading them in the field. Three guesses who it is. Here are a few hints: Freshly-shaved head. Goatee. Has a ring that some consider to be potentially the most powerful weapon in the universe. Wears black and green. Yeah. Him.
• Find a sleazy bar near you.
  (It even includes a bar here in Salt Lake City.)

• And, since we’ve had fun at his expense already: Poker with Dick Cheney

That’s enough for now.

Namaste.