I hate this country's politicians sometimes. Often, perhaps.

House Approves Arctic Drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted late Wednesday to allow oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, rejecting claims that development would devastate ``a cathedral of nature'' in need of protection.
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The White House called the energy bill, which also would provide billions of dollars in tax breaks for energy industries, a proper balance between energy development and conservation.

But the House rejected calls for more stringent fuel efficiency requirements for popular sport utility vehicles, minivans and trucks - a move viewed by many environmentalists as the single most effective way to curtail energy demand.
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CNN.com's coverage is here.

Well, it's a start..

Boston Boy Scout council allows gay leaders (under a don't-ask-don't-tell policy).

Dude..

My girlfriend rocks. Further proof: another package in the mail, this one containing another little book, Michael Jackson's Little Book of Beer. =)

Silly creditors.

I love it when a credit company (Discover) calls and offers a decent incentive (9.9% APR on balance transfers until December 2001) but gives a response like "Wow, that is a great deal! Well, thank you for your time and have a good evening" when they can't even try to match the deal you already have (7.9% APR on balance transfers until July 2003 with a regular rate of 11.5%). :)

Ooh! Gotta get me one o' those!

Check out the videos in MSNBC's SUV crash tests, particularly the Suzuki XL-1 2001. You'll see why a tire on the rear of your vehicle may just not be the best idea. :)
*crash tinkle tinkle*