Beware of Gustav

Well … maybe not anymore. German railway guns, back from WWII.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwerer_Gustav

Police Seize Journalists Notes About RNC Protest Plans

…more at http://www.theuptake.org
A trio of journalists who have a track record of documenting police abuse at political conventions were stopped and searched during the early morning hours in Minneapolis. Police took their video equipment, cell phones, hard drive and notes about protests planned for next week’s Republican National Convention.

No charges have been filed against the three, according to Mineapolis police spokesman Sgt. William Palmer.

The BBQ Song

Had some pulled beef bbq for lunch.

Bbq Song (Live With the Homestead Pickers)

El Caminito del Rey

The interweb is a wonderful thing, taking me places that I would never go, ever.
I like the little stumble at the very beginning.

The Story of Stuff – Chapter 5 – Consumption

While I think she is a little over a top with a few things this is an interesting look at being a consumer and consumption.

Mountain Dew Council of Elders Exiles Non-Radical Teen

From their hidden sanctuary high atop Mount Dew, the Mountain Dew Council Of Elders formally passed judgment on area teen Brian Ruderman yesterday, unanimously ruling him “not radical” and sentencing him to eternal banishment from the Extreme Network.

“To you, Brian Ruderman, we have said in the past, Do the Dew,” Mountain Dew Highfather Snow-boardus the Totally Radical said as the final verdict was delivered. “But from this day forth say we it no longer, saying to ye instead, Brian Ruderman, go forth from this place, leave us, and Do the Dew no more.” ..continue..

My favorite ‘The Onion’ article, good to see their older stuff being put back on the site.