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This weekend can be summarized with one word: evacuation. Think about it for a bit and it makes sense in my case. On with the news.

Millions of people are tuning in every week to see who will be the next "American Idol." Out of the thousands of people weeded out by three "judges," four are currently left standing to perform songs. Whether they perform them well or awful people are encouraged to vote in by telephone for the contestant they think should win. As in all telephone voting, people will find a way to beat the system. Apparently, someone has.

Remember a few years ago when we were living in a liberal era of politics with a president who lied to us, but also brought us economic prosperity? Well, his wife seems to be making her move to run for president in 2008. If she receives public approval remains to be seen.

NASA has a nice history recently of losing things. What's suprising about another one?

Do you also remember when everyone was scared to get carjacked? Maybe some carjackers should watch who they mess with.

Howard Hughes must have had some prehistoric vision when he built the Spruce Goose. How else would he have known such a thing existed.

Finally, Lego is researching the use of their building blocks as tools for business in their new line of "Serious Play" bricks. I wish I could go to work and play with Legos. Maybe I will...