Tell me something I didn't already know. In its current form, this is one of the worst ideas in a long time. Stick a fork in this and move on to something else. Will someone please raise this issue at the G8 next week, regardless of the embarrassment it may cause. Is embarrassment of some fragile ego worse than someone starving?Biofuels have forced global food prices up by 75% - far more than previ...

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Republicans used to attack anyone who suggested such an idea so it's going to be interesting to see how this one flies. Looking at the more radical plans the GOP is promoting (such as damaging the environment) this addresses the key issue of trimming fuel consumption in a pain-free way. Of course, I only drive on rare occasions and for reasons that do not make any sense to me, people get worked up...

Maybe it's the "Cheez-It" logo that does it. Somewhere, somehow, Adams, Hancock and Franklin must be proud knowing that they have been honored and shown proper respect by receiving regular sprays vegetable oil so they don't dry out. I'm just glad we could move beyond old-fashioned American values such as privacy, human rights and separation of church and state and instead fully embrace the corporat...

Not planning to let a dead bigot ruin my 4th of July. Here are some shots I took 5 years ago on the mall here in DC. The best fireworks photos I ever took (and they're not doctored at all, other than adjusting contrast, etc.). Enjoy. Oh, and let's find some good YouTubes of fireworks from around the country and world like we did last year. Feel free to post em in the comments or email me....