Many thanks to Dan from Madison for his kind hospitality in inviting me to go fishing with him last week. I can tell you now that Dan is a very nice guy*, not to mention that he was willing to commit himself to spending six hours on a boat with a complete stranger**. He is also a great sportsman, as befits one of Madison’s foremost bloggers and Chicago Bears season-ticket holders.
Humor
Photos and Funnies
-Our friend Con Chapman has activated the Gerbil News Network (example: Literal-Minded Parents Push for Irony-Free School Zones).
-Got in Himmel! It’s Herr Prof. Dr. B. P. von Korncrake.
–Shorpy is an interesting photo blog that displays very old photos exclusively. (via Mike Hiteshew)
Now it’s Official: Tax-Free New Hampshire
CONCORD NH (Reuters) – Governor John Lynch today announced that he will begin the process to change the official name of the state to Tax-Free New Hampshire. This will require an amendment to the state constitution, which must receive a three-fifths majority in both houses of the state legislature and approval by a majority of the voters in the next regular election. “It’s clear that we will not have the change in place for the 2008 elections. In fact, that will be our earliest opportunity to get it on the ballot. We’re looking ahead to 2012.” The heavily-covered New Hampshire presidential primary is expected to give the new name wide exposure.
Important Sci-Fi News!
In my opinion these developments represent a breakthrough of extraordinary magnitude.