- House of Representatives sends a defeat to the White House. The House, in a completely unexpected move, passed an amendment sponsored by Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would curtail some of the power granted to the FBI in the name of "terrorism" investigations. The new Patriot Act "2" would have allowed the FBI to investigate citizens' library records and book store purchases on "suspicion" of terrorist activities. No judge's order was required. This vague law was properly voted against, and it's nice to see some conservatives finally coming to their senses. Of course, the usual GOP toadies like Tom DeLay (R-TX) and J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ) are criticizing those who oppose the President's new law as aiding terrorists. Shut up, scumbags.
- Bright Eyes and Pixies to headline Newport Folk Fest. Pixies will be doing an acoustic set, and Bright Eyes wil likely be performing with M. Ward. Also on the bill are Elvis Costello, My Morning Jacket, and a number of "jam bands." Dunkin Donuts is sponsoring the three-day festival in Newport, Rhode Island.
- Dinosaur Jr. expands its reunion tour to include west coast dates and Lollapalooza.
- Say hello to Tanya James.
- Idaho public defender sends vaseline, lip stick, and a crude note to county commissioners. She was upset that the propsed $10K raise she was due was cut in half. She was suspended for a week. I respect her attitude.
- Omaha man buys billboard looking for a wife. The 45 year old man bought a billboard at 72nd & Dodge St. and started a website saying "will work for wife." No word on whether he has any takers.
- Elkhorn, NE city councilman gets called up for Iraq duty. Dennis Krecklow, 37, had to give up his city council seat because his National Guard unit was ordered to go to Iraq. Krecklow is married, has two kids, and has served in the Guard for 18 years. His unit is a suplly unit that will likely travel in convoys throughout Iraq (a major target for insurgents).
- Cute anonymous brunette in fishnets.
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