Où est la piscine?

A very funny number from last night's episode of Flight of the Conchords on HBO.

Mika Monday

Mika will be appearing at the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series at Bryant Park on Friday. I'm actually tempted to join all the teenage girls, but I'll probably restrain myself.

P. 544

Got from page 268 to page 544 this weekend…so the end is in sight!

See more progress on: read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

After a rollicking start, I have stalled out on page 268. I shall endeavor to move along at a faster clip.

Also, sadly, you would think there would have been a lot of books between this entry and the last one, but you’d be wrong. A lot of magazines, newspapers and blogs, and a lot of television, but not so much with the books.

See more progress on: read every book I own

Logo Visible Vote '08 Presidential Forum

Set your TiVo now for the Logo Visible Vote '08 Presidential Forum this Thursday at 9PM.

Here's a Newsweek story about it. The latest news is that Chris Dodd dropped out due to "scheduling conflicts."

Should be an interesting evening!

Democrats prepare to face the gay nation

Six leading Democratic presidential candidates will face questions on Thursday, August 9, during a 90-minute forum dedicated to gay topics that is generating excitement — and criticism — among gay observers.

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The Screenwriter as God, Examining His Creations

John August, one of Hollywood's more hotly pursued studio writers, moves into the directing chair with "The Nines."(OK, I'm really just linking to this for the amazing photo of Ryan Reyolds it contains. Holy cow.)

read more | digg story

Kittens could solve spam problems

An executive at Microsoft Corp. has an unusual idea for beating spammers. Powerful software tools and supercomputers aren't involved, but kittens are. Or rather, photos of kittens.

read more | digg story

This makes me smile

Something about these guys just makes me smile.



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An Opportunity to Help Out Donors Choose

Hey! Long time no see!

A lot to talk about, soon, I hope (like, after a year in hotels I'm back to being a lawyer). But for now, something that urgently needs your attention, if you have an American Express card of any stripe (e.g., Blue).

My favorite charity, Donors Choose is a finalist in the American Express Members Project. They could get $5 million to distribute to schoolteachers throughout the country to fund "extras" for the classroom that aren't covered in school budgets. (Like Ladybug Kits.) It would be so cool if they won, and there are four other worthy causes up for the money as well.

So, head on over to the Members Project and vote for "Teachers Ask. You Choose. Students Learn.