6/29/08

Photos from Kyoto











Here are some photos from Kyoto. It rained like crazy here today.






6/15/08

The Filthy Swine: Picnic Under a Brown Sky


Summer time, and the livin' is easy. Except at Wally Park where the relatives get in the way.

This video shows what you can do with some surplus from Wacky Willies and a screwed up time track. We spent about an hour taping at Wallace Park in NW PDX.

At the time I was really into how video could decompose with copying and screwing with the time tracking. I liked how the image bits would start to fuzz and decompose. Now, with everything digital, you could probably run a program to create a similar effect. Except that once I upload it to youtube.com it gets re-processed and loses the detail I was looking for.

6/12/08

President delivers state of the Union June, 2008

What follows is a Markov chain generated State of the Union address based on Bush's previous speeches (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008 but not 2007).

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the American people have voted in a single destructive desire. As a government, we are also confronting the regimes that harbor and support terrorists, and could supply them with focus and clarity and courage.
During the last seven years, we've stopped numerous attacks, including a plot to fly a plane into the tallest building in Los Angeles and another to blow up passenger jets bound for America to continue leading the fight against disease. With your help, we're working to cut the deficit in half over the next decade, and you were right to choose your own liberty, America stands with you. We respect your right to return it.
Our enemies send other people's children on missions of suicide and murder. They could attack our allies are determined: We refuse to give our homeland safer, and we will never seek a just and peaceful world beyond the divisive debates of the offensive in Iraq, and use technology to prevent medical error and needless costs, association health plans. I ask you to pass this agreement, we will finish the historic work of mercy beyond all current international efforts to plunge Iraq into chaos. So we must make health care coverage. Yet, American workers want more than half over the next steps: Let us continue investing in advanced battery technology and innovation. Tonight I'm proposing $1.2 billion in aid for African nations and the Citizen Service Act, to encourage young people is the most reliable guide for our children all the freedoms we enjoy -- and I have sent you a budget that terminates or substantially reduces 151 wasteful or bloated programs, totaling more than military action. Ultimately, the only alternative left to the day when there are 122. And we're asking them to discover new treatments while respecting moral boundaries. In November, we witnessed a landmark achievement when scientists discovered a way to control our destiny is by our leadership -- so the United States of America in our world, in our world, in our world. Some dismiss that goal as misguided idealism. In reality, the future and the nation and a joint session of Congress, we have funded our national security and our interests. Our founders dedicated this country can dramatically improve our quality of life to a single destructive desire. As a new phase of our fellow Americans that we strive for in America than at any point in the world: "We the people."
By trusting the people, the only possible explanation, the only way to reach out and voted together."

Americans recognize that a small matter to the soldiers." Eleven years ago, Saddam Hussein has not stopped the dramatic progress of a new day in the budget I send you a budget that increases discretionary spending below inflation, makes tax relief in a similar way, during President George W. Bush greets members of Congress to serve the values that sustain a free society. So many of its top commanders have been hit hard. They are not setting much of an independent nation, and tonight our nation more secure. Some of these schools to more than 95 percent. And as increase funding we must work together to bring a day -- visiting prisoners, providing shelter for battered women, bringing companionship to lonely seniors. These good works deserve our praise; they deserve our personal support; and when the gates of the Union Address at United States in the world economy -- even though this economy could not function without them. All these proposals are essential to the soldiers." Eleven years ago, Saddam Hussein does not cut ethical corners, and that performance is more than 80,000 Iraqi citizens who are falling behind. This nation fights reluctantly, because we have to move forward on a negotiated framework to keep it.
In Iraq, 28 countries have uncovered and stopped terrorist conspiracies targeting the American embassy in Kabul. Terrorists who once occupied Afghanistan now occupy cells at Guantanamo Bay. And terrorist leaders who recognize that spirit of service and the bravery and generosity of ordinary citizens, we are fighting the terrorists. The FBI is improving its ability to track and control nuclear materials around the world, often taking great risks on my proposal to fund special training for defense counsel in capital cases, because people on trial for their own freedom, and whose memory this nation a tax increase. Try explaining that to 116 million American taxpayers who would see their taxes are high enough. With unemployment rising, our nation needs orderly and secure borders. To meet this goal, we must be servants of the Korean Peninsula and not develop nuclear weapons. Colonel Qadhafi correctly judged that his country would be better off and far more secure and less dependent on foreign sources of our troops a new culture of life, we must work together to achieve peace and war, rising competition in the spending for Social Security, Medicare and adding a prescription drug coverage under Medicare, will meet my veto.
And as we meet these immediate needs, we must join together to achieve peace and prosperity. In every region, free markets and a beacon of hope for freedom.
Iraq continues to flaunt its hostility toward America and the world.
This nation can lead the world and empower them by opening up new markets creates new jobs, so I call on Congress to join me on these important reforms, we will not be content with laws that punish hardworking people who seek to impose and expand an empire of oppression, in which perseverance is power. In the past seven years, we have shown freedom's power. And in the world without Saddam Hussein's evil regime.
The last time we met in this chamber knows that a future of every man and women serving in Iraq has been kept by many.
You in the shadow of this land. And so in all we do, we must not jeopardize our economic leadership in a single vote.
The great people of Iran is also in need of help. This year, the first place.
I ask you to the service of your accomplishments. And tonight I'm pleased to announce that in April we will keep America the economic leader of the main differences between us and our union is strong.
So tonight, I ask Congress to double our initial commitment to securing our country and defeating our enemies. They seek to destroy every chance of peace in the United States. And tonight, I ask you to join the new Afghan army, our coalition partners are doing some of the Union address at the western wall of the most dangerous weapons has already used them on the eve of your liberation.
The goal here is greater security responsibilities, America and the drug trade.
In recent years, America has created 4.6 million new jobs -- but their number has declined. There are whole countries in Africa where more than a single instant, we realized that something dramatic had happened. Those who had worried that America succeeds in the innovative spirit of cooperation we've applied to our children.
A strong America must reward, not punish, the efforts and dreams of its top commanders have been driven from many of our country. This is our most solemn duty. We are making America more secure.

Each day, law enforcement to focus its new work on this path: massive tax increase they do not know about their plans until it was achieved. The fall of imperial communism was only a dream -- until it was too small; some thought it was as if our entire country looked into the tallest building in Los Angeles and another to blow up commuters in London, or behead a bound captive, the terrorists on the offensive in Afghanistan, where a democratic Israel and a joint session of Congress in the world believed that Saddam Hussein does not fully disarm, for the rest of America by showing the power and domination has appeared again, and reduce dangerous medical errors. We will lead the world last Sunday," President Bush talks about their plans until it was achieved. The fall of imperial communism was only a dream -- until, one day, it was fulfilled. The liberation of Europe from fascism was only a dream -- until, one day, it was also an act of personal responsibility is a regime arming with missiles and weapons of mass destruction, and supports terror. We also hear doubts that democracy is a nation that saved liberty in troubled regions of the world, including the Islamic "street" greeted the fall of tyranny with song and celebration. Let the skeptics look to Islam's own rich history, with its neighbors, and join the new Afghan army, our coalition partners are doing the work of our country much less dependent on foreign oil.
Good jobs depend on sound tax policy. Last year, I will not escape the justice of this country to the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol. White House photo by Eric Draper So we're seeing some old temptations return. Protectionists want to play football until I can play with you again some day.
Last month, the leader of a carrier in the House floor at the border, and by the might of the world, and nearly two-thirds of their union? Members of Congress: The No Child Left Behind Act is a good agreement with Speaker Pelosi and Republican Leader Boehner on a comprehensive energy strategy that encourages conservation, alternative sources, a modernized electricity grid, and more dynamic, we must pursue them wherever they are. So long as we take a larger role in human events. Rarely has the world of chaos and constant alarm. Once again, we are proud to work together to keep you and I call on Congress to move ahead with courage and skill. And tonight, thanks to them, we are winning.
The work of mercy beyond all current international efforts to plunge Iraq into chaos. So we must put doctors and care they need.
Members of Congress: Having come so far and achieved only half a victory over segregation. The United Nations and encouraging defiance by dictators around the world, it is tempting to believe that God has planted in every school and in the housing market has declined. There are still governments that answer to their violent rule.
President George W. Bush's State of the Peace Corps, double its volunteers over the next decade, and you have done so. The Constitution also gives the Senate for confirming both of them. I will send you a budget that increases discretionary spending below inflation, makes tax relief so people have the AIDS virus -- including groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, Jaish-i-Mohammed -- operates in remote jungles and deserts, and hides in the country where the biggest dreams are born. The abolition of slavery was only a dream -- until it was accomplished. Our generation has been tested in ways that generations before us could not have imagined.
In this century, the ideology of power and resilience of the main sources of energy.
Our war on terror.
I thank the Congress delivered -- and soon, a new mission: Work with the basics of reading and math, expand advanced placement programs in the USA Freedom Corps will expand and improve care. To protect America, we must come together, pass this legislation.
Good jobs begin with Medicare; Medicare is the right and hope in troubled schools. USA Freedom Corps, which is why the terrorist Zarqawi recently declared war on terror.
I know that that day never comes.
Some critics have said they would not leave that task for another day. We must renew that commitment by giving seniors access to nearly 100 million customers. They will give you the resources they have a five-year-old, you're already concerned about unethical conduct by public officials, and discouraged by activist courts that try to redefine marriage. They worry about their son, Marine Corps Sergeant Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas, who was a great enterprise. And even when that result is achieved, our men and women on the offensive in Iraq, and their neighbors, the advance of freedom in Iraq will deny al Qaeda had sanctuaries in many ways, better. Knowledge gained from bioterrorism research will improve intelligence collection and sharing, expand patrols at our side, yet we know their true nature. North Korea from gaining nuclear weapons. America is always more secure without weapons of mass destruction, and supports terror. We also hear doubts that democracy leads to freedom.
Thank you, and we will stay on the run. One by one, has been kept by many.
You in the country where the biggest dreams are born. The abolition of slavery was only a dream -- until, one day, it was fulfilled. The liberation of Iraq. Objections to war often come from principled motives. But let us do that. Unfortunately, Congress set the course of history.
Today, the gravest danger in the creative genius of American forces flowing into their country. They saw our forces in Afghanistan, where the Islamic "street" greeted the fall of 2006, more than a half-million first responders. Police and firefighters, air marshals, researchers, and so is job creation.
We must do the difficult work today, so that every child in America.
We're also standing against the forces of extremism embodied by the might of the Iraqi Governing Council, Adnan Pachachi.
Sir, America stands with you and the United Nations and the Palestinian territories are now allies against terror. Every step toward freedom in our country still has leaders -- but they are making sacrifices -- and the nations of Africa and the daily struggle of providing for children orphaned by AIDS.
I know we can avoid dangerous medical mistakes, reduce costs, and improve the health and character that makes every American who is assembling the world's most destructive weapons.
Our shared responsibilities extend beyond matters of life to a new $600-million program to aggressively pursue the enemy did not commit -- so we can still expect tough fighting ahead. Our objective in the most new jobs. When action was needed, the Congress have been partners in Britain, Australia, Poland and other health information technology, and expertise to make and grow. One out of every man and woman who seeks a job. After recession, terrorist attacks, corporate scandals and stock dividends, cut taxes on small businesses, promote health information technology, and expertise to make sure that that growth is slowing. So last week, my administration is taking place -- and it is God's gift to humanity.
President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson as he arrives at the western wall of the House of Representatives has acted to stimulate our economy -- or a home, or help, they are only the beginning. Raising up a democracy requires the rule of Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa. Our intelligence sources tell us that he has destroyed it.
Our intelligence officials estimate that Saddam Hussein could be contained. But chemical agents, lethal viruses and shadowy terrorist networks are not only tie our hands in fighting enemies, it would keep us from helping our friends can help more and more control over their dead children. This is the calling of our enemies' hatred in videos, where they laugh about the consequences of leaving Saddam Hussein had the honor they have earned.
Right now, a set portion of their hatred is equaled by the privilege, and mindful of the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Japan, China, and Russia -- to give our homeland safer, and we will fight in a great goal for America: a quality teacher in every human heart the desire to live in freedom.
In this moment pass.
My administration is taking unprecedented measures to protect him like I had since he was born. He just hugged me and President Clinton. (Laughter.) This milestone is more important than partisan politics. I will continue helping them secure their country, rebuild their country. They saw our forces in Afghanistan, where they laugh about the consequences of leaving Saddam Hussein has ordered that scientists who cooperate with U.N. inspectors in disarming Iraq will strengthen a new national commitment, our scientists and engineers and empower them to grow up without guidance and attention, and children of prisoners, and provide new funding to states, so we can help these displaced workers learn new skills and find new jobs. Americans should not rise any faster than we can help us do what is possible if we set aside posturing and focus on three areas of Iraq. Objections to war often come from principled motives. But let there be no misunderstanding: If Saddam Hussein had upwards of 30,000 munitions capable of defeating the man-made evil of international terrorism.
There are still at large. These enemies view the entire system would be false and temporary. History has called America to its highest level in history, and they also deserve the assistance of the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. White House photo by Paul Morse Here's why the terrorists sanctuary anywhere in the great works of compassion that we can help even more. Tonight I propose to train that country's armed forces to protect this nation has gone from a terrible threat from the world, we are proud to work with Congress to act responsibly, and make our economy immediately: 92 million Americans live with HIV, and half of all races and backgrounds have confidence in their markets. These agreements also promote America's strategic interests. The first agreement that will come before you at this rostrum. In that time, our coalition in Iraq. A brutal dictator, with a nationalized health care and treatment to the future of liberty for all. This evening I will work closely with African American men and women to represent them in a time when the checks to American families should not take advantage of some of the Supreme Court and diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: America this evening we welcome the bipartisan enthusiasm for spending discipline. I will veto it.
America's growing economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty. America has created 4.6 million new jobs -- but they are making progress against them. The once all-powerful ruler of Iraq was found in Afghanistan confirmed our worst fears, and showed us the true character of this debate is important -- and I think it's fair to tax it away in the spending appetite of the United States of America.
Our country also needs citizens working to cut the number of high school has declined by 11 percent over the past year, you have made the expectation of literacy the law you passed, seniors can get prescription drug coverage under Medicare.
We are witnessing landmark events in the global economy. We will not be permitted to dominate the weak and intimidate the world. Secretary of State Powell will present future Congresses with impossible choices -- staggering tax increases, immense deficits, or deep cuts in benefits, or crippling deficits. I've laid out proposals to reform these programs. Now I ask you to join in the innovative spirit of our commanders on the progress just described, we are living longer and, therefore, drawing benefits longer. And those who do not forget the debt we owe them the tools for victory.
Other nations around the world. The 108 U.N. inspectors in order to intimidate witnesses.
Iraq is hard, and it must be and it continues. Our discoveries in Afghanistan and Iraq, so those nations can light the way benefits are calculated. All these are forms of economic growth increasingly depends on confronting enemies abroad and at home, have arrived in the creative genius of American workers, let's pass a stimulus package.
Good jobs depend on reliable and affordable energy. This Congress must also find a peaceful solution, and to help them raise healthy, responsible children. When it comes to a troubled part of Afghanistan's new government. And to keep you and I ask you tonight to add to that story.
The first to see a comrade killed by a roadside bomb. And those benefits are scheduled to rise dramatically over the next three years.
America is on the wall. By executive order, I have sent you a comprehensive energy plan to promote energy efficiency and conservation, to develop its capability to attack us. Fortunately, this nation has only one way to break this addiction is through voluntary personal retirement account. We should make the system is also in a way to meet the needs of our job training system and strengthening America's community colleges. And we'll make it stronger.
In Iraq, the enemies of freedom will lead by defending liberty and self-government. I believe you should be started or ended as the Middle East and beyond, with the world's most dangerous weapons out of every life. Tonight I propose a four-year, $300 million program called Pell Grants help low-income workers buy insurance, a community health center in every category of spending. Congress did not return. And they saw our forces moving into neighborhoods, clearing out the inspectors. This is our belief in equal justice, we need to have this same spirit of our scientists and engineers will overcome obstacles to taking these cars from laboratory to showroom, so that we succeed. A free Iraq will make America less dependent on foreign oil.
Good jobs also depend on sound tax policy. Last year, I called our troops anywhere in the goodness and idealism and character for the will of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004. White House photo by Eric Draper Our second goal is high quality, affordable health care system is also developing ballistic missiles of increasing range, and continues to flaunt its hostility toward America and our friends can help us reach that goal is high quality, affordable health care coverage, as part of this nationwide effort will be reflected in the vital contributions of our nation is exempt from them. We must also take the next few decades that number will fall to just two workers per beneficiary. With each passing year, fewer workers are paying ever-higher benefits to prices rather than wages. During the State of the progress they're making toward political reconciliation. At the local level, Sunnis, Shia, and Kurds are beginning to field a defense to protect you.'" Ladies and gentlemen, with grateful hearts, we honor our brave troops, let us be candid about the good of families, children, and society, I support a new creed: "Let's roll." In the last casualty in a spirit of service and decency that we no longer believe in our purpose, we now press on. We have faced serious challenges together, and now we face a tax increase. Try explaining that to 116 million American taxpayers who would see their drug bills cut roughly in half. I also asked you to set aside part of the most important institutions -- a symbol of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. White House photo by David Bohrer The Iraqis launched a surge of American justice.
As we fight this war. We have faced serious challenges together, and now their government should open paths of peaceful opposition that will reduce the appeal of radicalism. The Palestinian people have the honor of protecting that which is often imported from unstable parts of America depends on confronting enemies abroad and at home, we must trust in that country sponsors terrorists in the Middle East, it seems the Iranian regime that has the potential to slow, stop, and eventually reverse the growth of greenhouse gases.
This is not measured in power or luxuries, but by who we are living in historic times. Last month a girl in Lincoln, Rhode Island, sent me a letter and tell me what I can do to save Social Security.
Today, more than four years ago, we came together to give this nation will prosper, our liberty will be defeated.
President George W. Bush waves toward the upper visitors gallery of the entire federal budget. And that will take our troops home. As we make progress on the power of the most reliable guide for our children and our people and defend the peace, and confound the designs of evil men.
In Afghanistan, America, our 25 NATO allies, and we need to defend us. And one of the law, not the source of lasting security. This month in Ramallah and Jerusalem, I assured leaders from both sides that America can lead the world with its nuclear program to match willing foreign workers to get tough, and to show the North Korean regime will find needed workers in an instant. These horrific images serve as a safe haven to launch attacks against America and coalition countries have uncovered and stopped terrorist conspiracies targeting the American Competitiveness Initiative, and together we will preserve the system is the Patriot Act, which is mobilizing against the ongoing threat of terror, and fighting drug traffickers. If these items are truly worth funding, Congress should debate them in a supporting role. In the fight against disease. With your help, my administration reached agreement with Speaker Pelosi and Republican Leader Boehner on a robust growth package that includes coverage for preventive screenings against diabetes and heart disease, and spreading hope in the face of higher cost, the constant threat that physicians and hospitals will be homeland security. These men and women with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our purpose, we now move forward, with confidence in freedom's power to lift lives. Together with friends and allies at our side, yet we can keep our people and for the future, let's make these tax cuts permanent.
Keeping America competitive requires us to get it done.
In the fall of 2006, seniors can get prescription drug coverage under Medicare. For a monthly premium of about $35, most seniors who do not know about it, because we share with newly-elected leaders of Hamas must recognize Israel, disarm, reject terrorism, and work together to achieve a peace agreement that will be our First Lady, Laura Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper So we're working to cut the deficit in half by 2009.
I urge the Congress to make our military are unrelenting in battle, unwavering in loyalty, unmatched in honor and to help homeowners refinance their mortgages. These are difficult times for many people, medical care are made to watch. International human rights advocates is Safia Taleb al-Suhail. She says of her country, "We were occupied for 35 years by Saddam Hussein. That was the fastest growing of any major industrialized nation. In the coming months, four additional brigades and two months ago, the United States.
Homeland security will make wider use of electronic records and other sports is dangerous, and it is also clear: Verifiably suspend your nuclear enrichment, so negotiations can begin. And to open up new markets overseas. Today, our economic growth in the methods of murder, often supported by outlaw regimes, are now spread throughout the Middle East remains a place to a better deal. Your money will start showing up in one word: jobs.
President George W. Bush smiles as he leaves the House Chamber of the Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. White House photo by Eric Draper I propose to make clear to the day when there are shortcuts to accomplishment, and that terror will stalk America and other federal employees -- all seniors should have the choice of a noble dream. Tonight we are honored that she is introduced Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, 2006. White House photo by Eric Draper Our message to our children.
A strong America must reward, not punish, the efforts to plunge Iraq into chaos. So we strive for in America also has a right to be a friend of America, this country to the spread of freedom and security is high, and jobs are on the skin, mutilation with electric drills, cutting out tongues, and rape. If this is not measured in power or luxuries, but by who we are called to a better chance at good, high-wage jobs. If we do not hear news about the consequences of leaving Saddam Hussein had the honor they have attacked us here in Washington. White House photo by Shealah Craighead All of us to do.
One of America's military families.
A good job should lead to a new $300 million prisoner re-entry initiative to help anyone, please send me a letter. It began, "Dear George W. Bush hands Vice President Cheney, members of Congress should debate them in a great opportunity during this time of war, we will answer that question. Over the past by extending the frontiers of medicine without the destruction of human dignity: the rule of law in developing clean, hydrogen-powered automobiles.
A government-run health care more affordable, and give them the tools for victory.
Other nations around the world, and developing those weapons from threatening the United States Capitol. White House photo by Eric Draper No one can out-produce or out-compete the American people. Twenty-eight months have passed since I first stood before you is with Colombia, a friend of America to continue our aggressive, community-based strategy to reduce demand for illegal drugs. Drug testing in our democracy, and are deploying the nation's first early warning network of sensors to detect and stop the rise of tyranny with song and celebration. Let the skeptics look to Islam's own rich history, with its centuries of learning, and tolerance and progress. America will stand with our families to know: America is feeding the hungry -- more than our power to make medical decisions and empower them to weather turbulent times in the USA Freedom Corps will be made by our parents' sacrifice. Now, as we trust Americans with their families.
Year after year, Saddam Hussein has gone from a hotel in Jordan, Afghans and Iraqis blown up in workers' paychecks. Instead of gradually reducing the marriage penalty, we should take the lead, we should do it again.
As long as we update this important law, we must confront regimes that harbor and support our military strategy is adapting to circumstances, our commitment remains firm and unchanging. We are dealing with these thugs in Iraq, and their neighbors, the advance of freedom, especially in tragedy -- God is near.
In the last time, I said that containing the violence was impossible. A year later, high profile terrorist attacks are down, civilian deaths are down, civilian deaths are down, civilian deaths are down, sectarian killings are down.
When we met last year, al Qaeda operations in progress, or give an order in this great chamber will do our best to keep our economy grows when Americans have more money to spend, save, and invest. In the past year, we've captured or killed thousands of new cases, African American men and women who are falling behind. This nation will continue helping them secure their country, rebuild their country. They saw our forces in Afghanistan, we will work with Iraqi leaders as they explore promising areas such as families and schools and religious tolerance.
America is the result: Thirteen years from now, in 2018, Social Security was created decades ago, for a crime he or she did not commit -- so I call it a good place to start. To sustain and extend the benefits of today's retirees. If you're a younger worker, I believe we should do it again.
A good job should lead to a protective overwatch mission. As part of the United States: Even 7,000 miles away, across oceans and continents, on mountaintops and in caves -- you will join me in the physical sciences over the past year.
While the enemy in its strongholds, and turning over territory to Iraqi security forces, al Qaeda-Iraq regaining lost ground, [and] a marked increase in clean-energy research -- at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004. "We have not come all this way -- through tragedy, and trial lawyers and HMOs, we must not permit the triumph of violence and failure. Tomorrow morning, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and U.S. Supreme Court now has two superb new members on its bench: Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Sam Alito. I thank the Congress for approving a good idea to offer. We must, however, be guided by some basic principles. We must keep faith with all who love freedom and peace. Over the past year, you and all who love freedom and hope of freedom.
Month by month, Iraqis are showing their courage and honesty, because our enemy is brutal. But that brutality has not stopped the dramatic progress has brought its own challenge, in the First Lady's box at the U.S. Capitol to deliver the oppressed and move this world toward the values that sustain a free people, who know the painful choices ahead if America is a great and proud nation of Egypt, which showed the world faced a choice more clear or consequential.
Our enemies in Iraq to show exactly where it is mistaken, and condescending, to assume that our culture is doomed to unravel. The American flag stands for more than half the people of America, who have the AIDS virus, President Bush said. "Americans recognize that spirit of liberty, because we are winning the war on terror -- pursuing nuclear weapons while depriving its people only when it turns away from our Creator -- and the America people must recognize Israel, disarm, reject terrorism, and organized crime, and human rights and electing a president. We are regularly testing every child in America than at any point in the memory of our fellow citizens still displaced by natural disaster, and about fellow citizens to extend the benefits of today's retirees. If you're a younger worker, I believe you should be able to agree on some clear standards. I will not escape the justice of this new kind of ethanol practical and competitive within six years.
Breakthroughs on this economy is strong, and growing faster than the year 2001. In my budget, I propose increasing our support for terror abroad. But above all, know this: America will confront those who do not cut ethical corners, and that is why the personal accounts are a better world for our economy growing and our highest ideals.
This is a good record; I call on the liberty of strangers.
Americans are doing the work of our country, and our friends. So America is no longer protected by vast oceans. We are making progress toward excellence for every child on the front lines. Soldiers and sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen: In the ruins of two democratic states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace, is within reach for millions, and I support your efforts. Each of us must take care that any changes in science and medicine that makes every American proud. The volunteers of our most basic beliefs. We have seen how Pell Grants help low-income college students realize their full potential. Together, we've expanded the size of California. The job of the American people have responded magnificently, with courage and honesty, because our children's retirement security is more important than partisan politics. I will send you will join me this year to enact the reforms recommended by Senator Bob Dole and Secretary Donna Shalala, so we can accumulate, and more competitive, America must also confront the rising cost of care, strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, and help transform a troubled part of that disease. (Applause.)
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6/10/08

Smurfin' the smurf

Surfing the internet is so 90's. Try Smurfing the internet!
The WebSmurfer will translate any web page you wish into Smurf jargon. It will also translate links, so every subsequent page will also get translated. Surprise your friends! Be the envy of other major governments!

For example

Gargamel not only one to see gold in the Smurfs


According to legend...
When Gargamel first appeared in The Smurfnapper (published in 1959) he captured a smurf which he needed as an ingredient for a potion to make gold (according to an old magic spell). The other smurfs rallied against him, freed the kidnapped smurf and the sorcerer was defeated and humiliated. Gargamel swore revenge: from now on the conflict would be personal.


Almost 50 years later* Sony is attempting to turn the Smurfy blue guys (and one gal) into gold. They're putting together a package with the scribes from Shrek 2 & 3 as the backbone to the hybrid CGI/live-action film. Variety said this was inspired by the recentAlvin & the Chipmunkspmunks film. Huh! Not a rousing recommendation.

But, I can see where the marketing will pay off. Smurfs are smurfy, and will smurf right into any smurf game around.

Meanwhile, I say they can smurf the smurf, but can they smurf the smurf?

(*History: Papa Smurf, Smurfette and co were created in 1958 by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford and were known originally by their French name Les Schtroumpfs.)


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The Age of Hot Rods - by Albert Drake


My dad's newest book is now available! The Age of Hot Rods: Essays on Rods, Custom Cars and Their Drivers from the 1950s to Today.

The publisher insisted on the subtitle. My dad wanted something more along the lines of "Captain Billy Whizbang's club now called to order." I thought that was a little long as well.

Check out his web site flatoutpress.com for more information.
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