Believe it or don't.

Conspiracy theorists and tin-foil milliners need blogs, too. This one postulates that Obama got 1/6 of a city lot in Chicago for (wait for it) Palestinian homeland for Hamas. Da-yum, that's some twisted logic.

Obama Hamas Connection ? That’s Right Nate

A2 News: The Ugly Mug Cafe gets a facelift

The Ugly Mug, which arguably serves the best coffee roasts around, is now smoke-free. Julie and I really appreciate the smoking ban. We found that we could avoid most of the smoke by sitting at the front counter, but those seats weren't always available.

I also like the new paint and flooring. The post-industrial look was good, but I appreciate the new brightness, too.

Unofficial election results

As of 11:30 pm with 100% of precincts counted:

Sarah Devaney 1468 44.78%
Edward Jackson 930 28.37%
Tom Reiber 871 26.57%

Kira Berman 1130 56.27%
Katherine Weathers 875 43.58%

Proposal F
Yes 1143 54.09%
No 970 45.91%

Congratulations to Sarah, Edward and Kira. Congratulations to those who wanted to maintain school funding.

I don't know about you, but I will sleep well tonight. And maybe I'll edit that table tomorrow.

Arianna Huffington: What John McCain Told Me, and What it Says About How Far He's Fallen - Politics on The Huffington Post

Please check in on the Huffington Post and read Arianna's withering critique of John McCain and the enabling media.

Fiscally-sound Ypsilanti

Welcome news for Ypsilantians from Michigan's treasurer. Steve has the scoop over at YpsiNews.com.

Vote Today.

Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Ypsilanti School Board.

I urge you to vote for Sarah Devaney, Edward Jackson and Kira Berman.

Also, please vote yes on Prop F to renew the Headlee override. Voting yes will not increase your property taxes. Rather, it will keep much-needed revenue in the school district.

Unsure of your polling place? Check out the list of polling places over at eWashtenaw.org

National Honor Society

Tonight Andrew was inducted into the YHS chapter of National Honor Society. I couldn't be happier for him or prouder of his achievement.

On a lighter note, school board candidate Katherine Weathers had people passing out her flyers at the NHS reception. Classy.

Is this the secret to Rush Limbaugh's success?

Gossip more powerful than truth, researchers say - Yahoo! News

Ever talk to a Dittohead at length? I've found it nearly impossible to dissuade Dittoheads from their beliefs, even given fact after fact. And I think this research explains why. Radio is intimate, probably the most intimate of all mass media. And the bond formed between host and listener is the modern equivalent of neighbors gossiping over a fence.

Radar Quiz : Radar Online : Resignation Nation

Radar Quiz : Radar Online : Resignation Nation

I only scored 6/10 correct -- woulda-shoulda-coulda done better.

Take the quiz and post your score!

Okkervil River: Brilliant!

These guys got together in New Hampshire then moved to Austin. What a great town that must be! I don't know much more about them than what I heard on NPR this evening and saw on their website. But check out their video for "Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe" from The Stage Names. A guy could become obsessed with them.

Video: Before the Invasion of the Neocons

Watch Dick Cheney discussing Iraq in 1994.

Frank Rich | They'll Break the Bad News on 9/11

Another good one from the NYT's Frank Rich via truthout.

Frank Rich | They'll Break the Bad News on 9/11

Dateline: Ypsilanti

The LA Times picked up on the EMU-Dickinson cover-up.
Hopefully we'll make national news for something positive someday soon.

Outrage at school's silence on killing - Los Angeles Times

Petition: Congress must stand firm

MoveOn.org Political Action: Petition: Congress must stand firm

Too many lives have been wasted. Too many people have died for the lie that the war in Iraq makes America safer.

Please click the link and sign the petition.

The One Good Thing About Global Warming

It has reunited Spinal Tap. Is it too much to wish for a performance of "Big Bottom"?


Mock metal group Spinal Tap to reunite - Yahoo! News