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Constructive Graffiti 2007-07-21 23:26:00 Most people have seen this one make the rounds. I had to post it after I received an email from a reader who didn't agree with me that graffiti can be a useful political outlet. Her argument was basically that defacing public property is against the law and therefore shouldn't be encouraged. If I agreed that everything that was illegal was wrong, I believe that George W. Bush would be in jail. So...maybe she is right? Either way, on with the graffiti!If only.Motiveless Crime is on the rise. ...

Celebrity Mugshot of the Day 2007-07-21 19:09:00 Daniel Baldwin, one of the lesser Baldwin brothers, was arrested in November 2006 for drug charges and auto theft. Danny took a friend's car without asking and was pulled over in Santa Monica, CA then booked. Later police searched his motel room and turned up narcotics and drug paraphernalia, leading to a list of drug charges.He looks like such an exemplary citizen, doesn't he? Believe it or not, Baldwin has had more than one run-in with the law. For more information on his wacky antics, check here. Thanks to The Smoking Gun for the image. ...

Guilty Pleasures 2007-07-21 19:00:00 David-the-Tool Beckham did not play for the LA Galaxy today. The soccer team's star player hurted his widdle ankle during practice earlier this week and was therefore benched. What did he do instead? Well he is probably preparing with his Posh wife to attend the major party being thrown in their honor by Stepford Wife and Mo-husband Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise (plus somehow Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are involved). The lavish reception is being thrown as a welcome to America festival. Invitations were sent out in red velvet with gold embossed print (gross) to pretty much anyone that might wet their pants to get to meet the two Brit stars. More details on the party, which is tomorrow, continue to be revealed:Two of Hollywood's biggest stars -- Tom Cruise and Will Smith -- are hosting a private, welcome-to-L.A. bash for the Beckhams at the Museum of Contemporary Art's Geffen Contemporary in downtown Los Angeles. The 600-person, invitation-only list includes Oprah Winfrey, Georg ...

Constructive Graffiti 2007-07-20 13:43:00 Can I bring my iPod with me?Next time I'm late I'm totally using this excuse.Motiveless Crime is on the rise. ...

Celebrity Mugshot of the Day 2007-07-20 13:30:00 I hate Nick Carter on principle but I can't resist posting his mugshot. Carter was arrested in March 2005 for drunk driving in California. At around 7:30 PM police had him pull to the side of the road for traffic violations and once they began talking to him it became clear that he was intoxicated. After failing the field sobriety test Carter was arrested and booked and spent a measly 4 hours in the slammer.Come on, admit it, the kid looks like he would make some Bubba's perfect bitch. Don't drop the soap Nick! Thanks to The Smoking Gun for the image.Motiveless Crime is on the rise. ...

Guilty Pleasures 2007-07-20 13:10:00 Lindsay Lohan has been arrested, booked and released for her DUI in May. Lindsay walked into the Beverly Hills PD station and submitted herself for booking around 4 PM yesterday. Police sources told tabloid site TMZ that Tits and Bits was "very pleasant and cooperative." She spent approximately an hour in the pokey and is scheduled to be in court on August 24th.Tits and Bits (I'm trying out the nickname) also made news when her movie with Shirley MacLain had the plug pulled today. Initial tabloids were quick to report that it had nothing to do with Lohan's partying ways but that it was based on money issues. Other sites have started reporting that the movie did die because of Lohan by extension. Lindsay's recent foray to Las Vegas apparently made her too much of a liability and insurance company's refused to cover her on set. Once investors heard this, they started pulling out. Way to go Lindsay. But why the big fuss? She has been wearing that stupid ankle alcohol monitoring thing ...

Something Before Bed XXVII 2007-07-20 00:45:00 I was on the fence about tonight's Something Before Bed. I could either start it off on a somber and scary note or I could start it out in a frightening and horrible note. Then I realized that they are both basically the same so I'll begin with Keith Olbermann. Olbermann has recently become a hero of mine because of his demand that Bush and Cheney resign, here is his latest attack (hold on until the end, it is beyond worth it):I love it when he says going into Iraq was the equivalent of jumping off a bridge and hoping you can fly. This man never stumbles over his own words. The big whammy was when he said, "This, sir, is your war. Go to Baghdad now and fulfill, finally, your military service obligations. Go there and fight, your war…yourself."I could possibly catch a lot of flack for posting this, but this is "The Pioneers of Tomorrow" a Hama's children's show whose main character (until the end of this episode) is named Farfour. Farfour is a direct ripoff from Walt Disney but t ...

Letter to the White House: 70 Democrats Sign, Plus Ron Paul 2007-07-19 23:56:00 Word is spreading across the net that 70 Democratic congressmen, including one Republican (TX - Ron Paul) have sent a letter to the White House demanding change and are planning on withholding funding until it happens. No confirmation if this is true but here is the letter as it has been released: Dear Mr. President: We are writing to inform you that we will only support appropriating additional funds for U.S. military operations in Iraq during Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond for the protection and safe redeployment of all our troops out of Iraq before you leave office. More than 3,600 of our brave soldiers have died in Iraq. More than 26,000 have been seriously wounded. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have been killed or injured in the hostilities and more than 4 million have been displaced from their homes. Furthermore, this conflict has degenerated into a sectarian civil war and U.S. taxpayers have paid more than $500 billion, despite assurances that you and your key advisors gave ou ...

Motiveless Crime News Headlines 2007-07-19 23:35:00 Yesterday's massive steam explosion in Manhattan has continued to be a problem for city officials. The official number of people who have been injured has reached past 30, but only one fatality has been caused. The major concern after the pipe had been sealed off was air safety. Most major steam vents are wrapped in asbestos, a highly dangerous fiber that if inhaled can cause serious health concerns. Initial tests showed no contamination in the air but after more tests were taken the debris surrounding the area was found to be half contaminated. Luckily wet conditions allowed the debris and asbestos in the air to settle quickly, killing its chances of causing more harm. For now the area is completely sealed off for blocks in what the city is terming a "frozen zone". The initial blast sent 200 degree super-heated steam shooting into the air and drifting for blocks, harming citizens and causing general panic. Once the pipe was sealed off a 25-foot crater was left in its wake that offici ... News Headlines

MCNH Shorthand 2007-07-19 22:09:00 After some collecting today I came up with a number of articles that are worthy of mentioning but hardly equate reason to put them in the Motiveless Crime News Headlines which will follow this post shortly. Please feel free to comment.A new and altered version of absinthe is legal in United States. Since 1912 Absinthe has been illegal for stores to sell due to it's supposed magical ingredient, thujone. For decades it have been believed that thujone is the ingredient that causes artistic inspiration and general 'highness' that is supposed to accompany this highly acrid specialty drink. If you haven't tried an original version of Absinthe, try ordering one online (which is legal) and giving it a go. Most find the flavor unappealing mainly because different versions compare varying degrees of Anise (licorice smell and flavor) with the overwhelming flavor of mint. I have personally tried an unbastardized version that a friend brought home after studying abroad in Europe. I won't say i ...

The Top 25 Digg Tips 2007-07-19 20:50:00 1. Being crass, rude and offensive will get you attention.The first tip is pretty self-explanatory. Saying the most ostentatious and horrid things, whether it be in a post or in a comment, will get you attention--both good and bad.2. Major news outlets will ALWAYS win.Take a look at the front page of the site. Chances are you won't find a single article that isn't released by a major news outlet, be it a newspaper, magazine or media company.3. The majority of the Digg community isn't like you.Every time you think you've found a niche, someone will make sure you realize that you are alone. As sad as this sounds, it helps you. Being unique is better than being in a group.4. Be prepared to be ignored, attacked and criticized.Your comments, posts and ideas are always up for attack. Everything you do on Digg will be criticized and more than half of it will be ignored. 5. Breaking News is your best friend.If you turn on the news and something dramatic and important is happening, use it. ...

The Iraq War: A Sign of Immaturity 2007-07-19 14:55:00 Recent news articles concerning the “rebirth” of Al Qaeda have fueled a decent amount of speculation about where the Iraq War is heading and whether it’s original intention are still intact. The Bush administration’s attempts at drawing a correlation between Al Qaeda and Iraq were vague at best and somehow the American populace forgot that the reasons behind the war never proved themselves to be worth it. Time has been the most useful tool that the currentadministration has wielded against the American people and we are all too quick to forget what led to this fiasco to begin with. The current arguments for staying in Iraq still hinge on the “we started something and we are going to finish it” Republican doctrine. To leave, in their opinion, would be cowardly. Supposedly we arrived to complete certain tasks but managed to create a civil war in the process. The true reasons that American troops continue to surge into Iraq is far more secretive and illusive than any politi ...

Constructive Graffiti 2007-07-19 14:47:00 If you are conservative/Republican this is about you! I've noticed a change in the way graffiti is being responded to lately. If the image isn't meant to deface or harm public property and more specifically if the image is interesting, beautiful or politically motivated it falls under a new heading: urban art.This image was taken at Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. (via Ann Althouse) ...

Celebrity Mugshot of the Day 2007-07-19 14:28:00 Since Nick Nolte passed out in an airport yesterday I felt it only appropriate to show that infamous mugshot from 5 years ago. Nolte was pulled over in Malibu after police observed him bobbing and weaving through traffic while occassionally driving into oncoming traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway. Once pulled over it was reported that Nolte was so drunk that he was drooling. Also, the arrest was at 12:40 PM, barely past the questionable time for a drink (not a bottle) with lunch.Katherine Hepburn once remarked that Nolte had fallen down drunk in every gutter in LA. Nolte's response? "I've got a few to go yet." ...

Guilty Pleasures 2007-07-19 14:18:00 David Beckham is a nice husband. Due to American tabloids and their obsession with pantiless crotch shots, Beckham held a helping hand to the front of his wife's dress in order to block any tasteless opportunities. Then again, she could have just worn some damn panties.As if Posh's reality show wasn't enough of a flop, it now appears that David will have his own 13-episode mini-series chronicling his start with the LA Galaxy soccer team. What is it with FOX and bad show ideas? Though I do love me some So You Think You Can Dance and Firefly (which they canceled, bastards).Tom Cruise is a nazi...in his latest movie. The plot has something to do with a Nazi soldier who plots to kill Hitler during WWII. I wouldn't even go if it were free.Nick, oh Nick. TMZ has obtained photos of Nick Nolte passed out in a Hawaiian airport. Mr. Nolte apparently stumbled into the terminal and laid down behind some chairs for a catnap, but not before uttering some unintelligible mutters. How pathetic.Lanc ...