Simon Bar Sinister

US going after big banks over bad mortgages: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44366983/ns/business-us_business/#.TmDXV2rayus

I don't think I've ever given a +1 to any post. I'd forgotten the option was even there.

when I saw "consummation areas," I thought of that old parking garage across from the Leland.

they are the best.

9/11 coloring book: http://moms.today.com/_news/2011/09/01/7546425-9-11-coloring-book-draws-controversy?GT1=43001

Bonn, Germany has begun taxing hookers: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44328046/#.Tl7RpGrayus

^ That's the delicious Sophie Dahl, over 6 feet of blonde loveliness...probably the only blonde on earth who gets me going like that. she's even more gorgeous as a redhead, though. her dad wrote Where the Wild Things Are, among other things.

some companies pay their CEOs more in salary than they pay the US in taxes: http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/post.aspx?post=c675224e-3ca5-4902-ae47-92f4bbba2331

are you toasting the bread, at least? on topic: when you're washing out and reusing no-name ziplok bags repeatedly.

what have slingerland and Marmee been up to?

*bump* Ryan Adams recorded this live at the BBC earlier today, and it just might be the best cover I've ever heard. x 1,000!

watch it here: http://www.ustream.tv/burningman

Mother Nature 1, Monsanto 0: http://io9.com/5835684/are-the-tables-turning-in-the-war-between-pests-and-genetically-modified-crops

No Detroit date on the return, but there are Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis dates: http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/shows/ Also, that Vegas date is on a Sunday, so if you can do a red eye flight back, the opportunity's there. :D

*bump* http://www.thejournal.ie/woman-died-from-allergic-reaction-to-sex-with-dog-172620-Jul2011

first up: kid runs "banned book library" out of her school locker: http://dixiechicken.tumblr.com/post/9548029420/liveinrainbow-fatvirginsuicide-joy-joyous

empty space station come November? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44315210/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.Tlvy1F3ayus

new pic!

You Are a Strawberry-Banana Flavored Kiss You are a sweet and soft kisser who doesn't ever like to kiss and tell. You are a bit reserved. For you, kissing is something extremely private. In fact, just taking this quiz probably makes you blush! You try not to over think kissing. It's different with every person, and you just go with your intuition. Kissing means a lot to you, and you do take it pretty seriously. You wouldn't kiss just anyone. What Flavor Are Your Kisses? Blogthings: Our Quizzes Weren't Written By Bored 12 Year Olds

a new gif for y'all:

^ isn't that bruschetta?

^ that was beyond awesome.