Nothing about Paris today, but fear not loyal readers: She'll be a free woman soon and I'll have plenty to link to. For now, you'll just have to make do with:
- Mayor Mike bolts from the G.O.P. One Republican down, around 40 million to go …
- Wal-Mart plans an aggressive expansion of their banking services. Rolling back interest — everyday!
- These new anti-pot ads are pretty good, especially if you're stoned while watching them.
- China now pumping out more CO2 than the U.S. I can already feel that good ol' American self-righteousness beginning to build.
- More fascinating ramblings by the Devil Rays' Elijah Dukes, this time to Ronnie Diaz while on the air.
- Speaking of on the air: Chris Matthews has a potty mouth! (I caught this live last night. Great television.)
- Surprise: EMI's DRM-Free tracks are outselling their copy protected counterparts.
- Important Taser safety tip: Don't use it on people who have doused themselves in gasoline.
This article appears in Jun 20-26, 2007.