Oh, I figured out who was actually cheering when they denigrated community organizing at the RNC.

Presidential candidates answer questions on science policy.

Though neither major party nominee has agreed to participate in a debate devoted to issues of scientific policy, both have finally answered a series of fourteen questions posed by the organizers of the debate. Barack Obama sent his answers first, with John McCain following soon after.

Read the answers, side by side, here. Of particular interest is the "vision gap" between the two candidates when it comes to energy policy. I'll let you judge for yourself.

Let's get ready to live long and prosssperrrr

It's rainy here.

Since I think it's an idiotic distraction to focus on all the trivial shortcomings of Sarah Palin, I waited to post anything until there was a substantial piece of uncut gold for you to enjoy. I link to Wonkette because their description is, as always, hilarious.

Here Is Your Video Of Sarah Palin Not Knowing What The Bush Doctrine Is

Mom, this is why the BBQ was cold.

I went for a run yesterday on the Trolley Trail in Kansas City. I went from Brookside to the far edge of the park next to the Plaza and the JC Nichols fountain. During my run, I saw this beautiful sign. I went back today, after picking up some lunch, to shoot a picture.


I love this town. Sorry it made the BBQ cold, mom.


Said BBQ came from one of my favorite such restaurants in Kansas City: Oklahoma Joe's. Technically, this place is in Kansas, but it's so tasty and has the added charm of being located in a gas station that it makes up for being in the inferior state.


Normally I like to get the Z-Man both because it's freaking delicious and because I used to snicker at the name when I was first learning quantum mechanics. It is roast beef with melted provolone cheese and two onion rings on a kaiser bun. This time, however I opted to try something different--the Hog Heaven. This one's pulled pork with slices of sausage. I rounded out the meal with sides of fries and bbq beans. I'm feeling pretty healthy right now.