Doing 100mph in a Chevrolet Blazer while being chased by the police is scary. Attempting to cross a river while doing it is stupid (make sure the watch the video). Link via Fark.
Why doesn’t Oregon do this?
The State of Ohio has adopted a new law that will require individuals caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to display special license plates–eye catching, bright license plates with (you guess it) red numbering. Full story. Link via Ars.
I feel sorry for my wife
If you don’t feel like reading about why I feel sorry for my wife and why her life probably sucks worse than mine right now, stop here. Otherwise, read on…
Another Central Oregon blogger
Actually, she’s based in LaPine, but since LaPine isn’t an incorporated city yet, she’s going on the Bend blogroll. Welcome to Simone Paddock, a photographer who’s maintained a blog for a couple years, it would appear.
My request from before stands: If anybody knows of anybody that’s a blogger in Bend (or the area) that isn’t listed on my Blogroll, let me know.
Site slowness
If you’ve noticed the site’s been a bit less than responsive, bear with me, as the server that this site is on is falling victim to some jackass spammer on the server. Please be patient while my Web host is tracking the butthead down so he can shut him down. So if you’ve written me an email, it’ll get to me — eventually.
Another item for the to-do list
I’ve got another item to add to my to-do list. Instead of fixing my preview template, I’ve got a better idea: Just incorporate real-time preview as you type. Link via Waxy’s Links.
Make a Movie in 24 Hours
Could you write, cast, shoot, score, and edit an entire movie in a day? For $10,000, these guys gave it a whirl. Interesting concept with bios of some of the competitors and a timeline of the day’s events.
Need a new pet?
I’ve heard penguins make nice pets. Really. Link from Neil.
That’s a big boat
Current bid on this bad boy is right around $70-million. I really don’t know what’s more entertaining: That somebody’s selling an Aircraft Carrier on eBay, or that the boat is listed in the “28+ Foot Power Boat” category.