Iraq's Milkshake

How apropos that I would make this post on the same day as the one below.

This is probably not surprising to anyone. It may not even be bad. But, it is something of which everyone should be aware.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/19/world/middleeast/19iraq.html?scp=1&sq=oil+companies+Iraq&st=nyt

Happy Birthday, PTA

Today is Paul Thomas Anderson's birthday. He is 38, which is amazing to me in light of the fact he has been nominated for either best screenplay or best director for three out of four of his films. That is young to have so many masterpieces behind you.

In honor, a favorite clip, which I probably have no legal right to post here:

Gerontius

Found a couple of pictures of the boat I used to race on when I was going to UH. It has been sold to a new owner since I was on board, but it is still moored at the Hawaii Yacht Club.