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Helped a hosuemate celebrate 21 years tonight. I didn't have too much to drink, but there was much laughter and merriment. Might be able to get along, after all - assuming the router holds up under duress. It was signing on and off all day today, and that really cheesed me off - mostly because you can't really get anything good for conversation when every 15 minutes, you sign out and have to wait for a re-cycling.

amenquohi shows us the Liberal Agenda as seen by the American Family Association. To which our response is, "If the liberals get in office and do these things, we'll probably cheer for them in the streets." Or, as

greyweirdo puts it, "Please?"

Skeptic's Circle #45 is up. It's always worth a read.

A new 'oldest civilization' may have been found. If it's there and it meets all the right criteria, then archaeological theories may need revision.

All the rest of these links go small, staring with Baby Bang experimentation (it could destroy the planet, but the odds are slim), nanoparticle sensors and nanoparticle assembly (although I'm not sure at all what the real specifics on these things are.

The things that are getting smaller, though, that shouldn't, are vacations. In The Incredible Shrinking Vacation, Victor Rozek points out that really, what Americans probably need to like their work is to be able to take more time off from it. That might also inspire people to start doing the things that everyone knows should be fixed, but nobody seems to want to get the ball rolling on.

Last, some improvement things for our lives. 10 techniques to get more comments on your blog. Should probably return to these later. In any case, you should know, reading populace, that I always welcome commentary from you. It serves multiple purposes, such as correcting my errors, both grammatical and factual, it provides new points of view to look at, and it reinforces the idea that I'm not just posting to a void. So please, do comment.

The other part is 5 quick and easy ways to improve your life. One does wonder, of course, whether "quick and easy" things are indeed such.

1. Explain what ended your last relationship? Not mature.
2. When was the last time you shaved? Tomorrow, hopefully.
3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? Out cold
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? Drinking beer
5. Are you any good at math? Um, yes?
6. Your prom night? Went stag.
7. Do you have any famous ancestors? Not likely
8. Have you had to take a loan out for school? Too many.
9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile? No profile
10. Last thing received in the mail? Cute photos
11. How many different beverages have you had today? About three.
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine? If necessary.
13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? Weird Al.
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? Don't recall.
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? Wisdom Teeth
16. What is out your back door? Two vehicles
17. Any plans for Friday night? Not really.
18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair? Kinda salty
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns? Gifted? No.
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? Many times.
21. Do you re-use towels after you shower? Yep, deal.
22. Some things you are excited about? Finally Graduating
23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO? Don't know.
24. Describe your keychain(s)? Good group.
25. Where do you keep your change? Wherever's convenient
26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? Oct. 5
27. What kind of winter coat do you own? Wooly Mammoth
28. What was the weather like on your graduation day? Kinda grey
29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? Generally open
30. Favorite sexual position? My secret.