Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all others are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I should add that he also usually proves that he is one himself.
H. L. Mencken

PASSENGERS will soon be able to surf the web free of charge while catching the train in southeast Queensland.

Transport Minister Rachel Nolan said commuters with laptops will have high-speed internet access on their high-speed train trips.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25321035-3102,00.html

However some locals have observed that when the high speed trains leave the stations and reach top speed they are actually going faster than the current speed of the 1 MBS, therefore their internet will be running in reverse.
Station Masters at all stations have been issueing statements that one day the internet will catch up.

Rachel Meadow You’re in trouble.
Oh, GREAT. Thanks, Rachel.

Actual conversation with my 74 year old mother, a fightin’ liberal from way back, and HUGE fan of KO, Rachel, Jon Stewart and Colbert:

Mom: “Honey, what does ‘teabagging’ mean?”

Me: Spews last sip of cocktail all over room.

Mom: “I was watching Rachel last night and they were talking about these asshole teabag parties and it was clear that it is a double entendre for something else.”

Me: “Jesus Christ, you’re 74; aren’t you supposed to be getting a little fuzzy?”

So I explained teabagging and the resulting howls of laughter sent her into an asthmatic coughing binge. Now this (the post about 2M4M). I’m hoping she can figure it out on her own.

http://www.americablog.com

Sexy Saturdays! A Look Back At The Obamas’ Date Nights (SLIDESHOW, VIDEO).
Michelle and Barack Obama have stated many times that they make date night a priority (see Michelle speak to this below).

True to their word, the couple steps out for dinner on a regular basis, and were rumored to have had a little quality time in Prague last Saturday.

See the video in The Huffington Post

Vatican blocks Caroline Kennedy appointment as US ambassador.
The Vatican has blocked the appointment of Caroline Kennedy as US ambassador, according to reports.
Vatican sources told Il Giornale that their support for abortion disqualified Ms Kennedy and other Roman Catholics President Barack Obama had been seeking to appoint.

Mr Obama was reportedly seeking to reward John F Kennedy’s daughter, who publicly gave her support to his election bid. She had been poised to replace Hillary Clinton as New York senator, but dropped out amid criticism that she lacked enough experience for the job.

Either this appointment was poorly thought out or deliberately provocative.
Read the rest on The Huffington Post

As for Pell et al – obviously abstinenece is the answer. I am finding it just marvellous. I have not got HIV even once this week, and am happily wearing shoes sans pregnanacy. Can’t imagine why anyone would want it any other way.