Smoke

Smoke, originally uploaded by critical_idiot.

This gives you an idea of what it has been like visually. As I said below, it looks clear now, but it still smells smokey.

Rings of fire fill skies with smoke - 05/10/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Rings of fire fill skies with smoke - 05/10/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
Surreal couple of days outside here. The subtropical storm in the Atlantic is funnelling all the smoke from fires as far away as Georgia right down to the southern tip of Florida. The last two nights you could see, smell, and taste the smoke. This morning looks clear, but it still smells smokey (not unpleasant, but a little ominous when you know what's going on). It's supposed to clear up over the next few days, but I'm not so sure. The article link above has a pdf map (why not a jpg?) that shows all the fires. There really aren't many near here, but the wind pattern is pushing it all here.

Savenetradio.org

Savenetradio.org
Information about the decision fo the copyright royalty board's dramatic raise in royalty rates for webcasters that will undoubtedly kill most if not all net radio. They have a nice prepared letter that you can fax (via the website) to your representatives by just entering your contact information (they figure out your representatives from your address).

Bush's Last Day Countdown Clock

01.20.09 Bush's Last Day Buttons, Magnets, Decals, Hats, Mugs and Bumperstickers, T-shirts and Countdown Clocks
It's nice watching the seconds tick away, though a bit disheartening seeing the number of days.

Leprechaun/cop busts speeders - 03/16/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Leprechaun/cop busts speeders - 03/16/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
Happy St. Patrick's Day, here's your ticket.