Suicide Manifesto of Pilot Who Crashed into Austin IRS Office

I know, I know, it’s a Faux News link but an interesting read….

“I know I’m hardly the first one to decide I have had all I can stand. It has always been a myth that people have stopped dying for their freedom in this country, and it isn’t limited to the blacks, and poor immigrants. I know there have been countless before me and there are sure to be as many after. But I also know that by not adding my body to the count, I insure nothing will change. I choose to not keep looking over my shoulder at “big brother” while he strips my carcass, I choose not to ignore what is going on all around me, I choose not to pretend that business as usual won’t continue; I have just had enough.”

Apolo

Joe, this is for you - here's the link to Apolo's website:

http://www.apoloantonohno.com/home

Also, check Facebook - I sent a page recommendation to you that is Apolo's. Join it and check out the picture albums - there is one picture you will totally love. That's all I'm going to say about it!

Too Funny

I Apologize

Sorry for just disappearing without a word. I feel like I don't have anything to offer or anything to say. I know I won't feel this way forever....

King Tut

Just read this article at Yahoo! and think it is absolutely fascinating - it is about a two year study on the DNA and physical examination of King Tut:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_egypt_king_tut

WA gives Microsoft $100 million, then $1 billion amnesty.

Broke-ass Washington state set to give MSFT $100M annual tax cut and amnesty for $1B in evasion

Astounding Photo

This guy has quite a few money shots on his Flicr account, including some awesome photos of the Northern Lights. Here is the link to the page of his stream that this photo came from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterprzybille/page10/.

Andrew Bird on NPR

I've mentioned Andrew Bird several times and posted his videos on this site as well because I think he is the most important working musician. I've been finding out that I am not alone. His fan base is relatively small but they are the most dedicated I've ever come across. They don't idolize him as a figure - by that I mean they look at him as a regular guy who just happens to be a musical genius and there is no obsession in the Hollywood kind of way.

I found a piece that NPR did with him that is long, but it was an hour long segment featuring never before released (at the time) songs and its laced with an interview. There was also a live chat which you can find at NPR. I haven't listened to it yet, but I plan on it when I'm in the mood for good music. I think I'm going to get moderately high and sip a bottle of wine with my head phones on. Here it is, incase you are interested too.