Lamest construction workers ever...

"Police here told her to tone it down after construction workers complained."

Police Arrest Nude In-Line Skater 'Gennifer Moss' When Construction Workers Complain

PORTLAND, Ore.  —  Portland Police took a waterfront Lady Godiva down a notch this week.

Barely.

They were getting calls about a nude on-line skater whizzing past tourists and rush-hour commuters.

But you can do that in Oregon, where occasional nude bike rides draw police only for crowd control and shows featuring live sex acts are protected as free speech.

The skater, Gennifer Moss, aka Earth Friend Gen, asked organizers for permission this summer to skate naked in the city of Ashland's Fourth of July parade. She didn't get it.

Police here told her to tone it down after construction workers complained.

Moss donned a string bikini bottom for the nonce and skated on.

Police say most callers are concerned about her safety.

Thought of the day

If being held captive in solitary confinement for five years while enduring inhuman abuse and torture without access to legal assistance qualifies you to be President, then Guantanamo Bay isn't a detention center.

It's a leadership academy.

Apologies to Jon Stewart

Of maybe not...

God damn it.

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Why I love Amazon.com

Reason #312:  Obscure titles

Our family cottage has an absolute smorgasbourg of dragonflies.  Ms Kwazy has expressed an interest (as have I) in learning more about the various species native to our area.  A quick search found a field guide specific to just such a fancy: Dragonflies of Indiana.  It's an academic book of limited release an not "offically" available new at this time.

-Best price on Barnes and Noble for a USED copy:  $265.11 + Tax + Shipping

-Price I paid for a NEW copy on Amazon:   $62.99, including shipping, no tax.

-Net savings:  over $200

OK, that last statement isn't necessarily true.  There is no way in hell I would spend almost $300 bucks on any book that isn't a Hemingway first edition.  I've hard enough time spending $60, but a deal's a deal.

Once again, Amazon rocks.  Go get yourself something!

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I don't really watch television. I believe the vast majority of shows are made by idiots, for idiots. Almost everything we do watch...which isn't much...is Tivo'd as Colbert is on too late for me to stay up and watch on school nights.

That being said, I don't get to see many commercials. But tonight I happeneded to be grabbing another slice of pizza when I saw a commercial for this:

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