CHEERIO HO HUMMERS (pardon)

I've been called to London to stand guard! My apologies for being so silent, but things have been getting in the way and now me and the missus are going to London for some R&R. If you are going to be in London, say so and I'll let you in. See you in bit...

Another take...

Been watching coverage of the troubles between Israel and Lebanon? Then you know that it is completely skewed towards Israel. None of our media or politicians can say anything remotely negative about the actions of Israel without being marginalized as anti-semites. Check out this interview of a British Member of Parliament on British TV ... then go to Island Monkey's blog for even more insights (both on the wars and other stuff).

Trying to figure out the complexities of any series of events that goes down in that area is tough enough (see Syriana to become more sure that your confusion exists by design), but when our media reports everything through the same filter, we are screwed...

Of course, with Bush and Condi involved, everything will get better. Having a president that, just before going into Iran, didn't know there are Sunnis and Shiites in the muslim world (and that they have a history of not getting along), we can all be sure everything is being handled well. How fucking embarrassing can it get... Here's what Bush and his cronies say to the common people of America and to the rest of the world:

Relax...

...I'm still around. My apologies to the small circle of dedicated Ho Hum visitors for not posting lately. I had a significant loss in my world recently and that killed my urge to be whimsical or political for the last month or so. I will get that urge back, so do tune in from time to time... In the mean time, here are some fun sites:

this site has classic psychadelic album art

this part of a blog has some really cool rare and obscure stuff (music, tv appearances, magazine art, and more) from 60s and other times... the whole blog is way cool

I found this groovy site when I was visiting the of Montreal website (a group I'm going to go see play in a few nights, but haven't really listened too much)

Can you see it?

See if you can make out this animated stereogram. Here is the original page for this graphic for a larger version, and here is a smaller version. If you need a hint, check out this page from the early days in my blog world...

Yo to the small world of Ho Hum regulars (and stragglers). I am dealing with bad health news on the family front and so the blog has been even further neglected lately. In the mean time, Pooter directed me to this libertarian dude's site that has some good info about the Court's recent assault on the Constitution, as well as a GW Bush Liberty Meter. I don't agree with him on many things, but I do on many others, and his blog seems sensible and informative.

I have a thick and chewy post nearly ready, but I can't do it justice right now...

All's well...

Oh, and by the way, the Welshman who I almost tussled with at George's tapped me on the shoulder on Tuesday and so I turned around and "bested his feckin jaw"... no, just having fun, he actually apologized for the "shaiting maitch" he had with me, and extended his short brawny arm, to which, I extended mine and said, "I apologize too." With that, we shook hands, he slapped me on the back, and that's that

Last Chance to Save the Net?

Please call your representative and tell them to vote "no" on the COPE telecommunications law if it doesn't include Rep. Ed Markey's Net Neutrality Amendment. Although this bill is probably full of all kinds of other evil, the legislation that will kill net neutrality has been tacked on to the bill (fancy that) and they will vote on it in the House today or tomorrow. Markey's ammendment would strip off the part that would screw the future of the net.

If you need a primer, check out this short film, and if that didn't convince, ask a Ninja...



Trust me, calling your Congressman is not the least bit intimidating. You end up talking to an intern who just passes on the info, no arguments and no stress. If you need the number(s) for your Representative, go here. If you are one of my Iowa City area cohorts, here are the numbers—it's best to call the Washington, D.C. office and then your local office:

Congressman James Leach
Phone: 202-225-6576
District Offices:
Iowa City: 319-351-0789