puppy bowl!

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/02/arts/television/02bark.html

Obama "Yes We Can" Video

This thing is astounding as political theater, if nothing else, although I tend to just think it's pretty astounding. It may just be more political messaging to you, but I think it matters tremendously that we've gone from talking about the fall of Rome to this.

go. read. now.

In the comments of this post from ellen_kushner: http://ellen-kushner.livejournal.com/154388.html

squidflakes, tells, over several comments, the most amazing Adventure in Dubai story ever. EVER.