i’d rather be in haena   

I feel slightly guilty (slightly) laughing at this, but what the hell. It’s Friday.

Natives (and many newcomers) are restless. And pissed.

Jon Stewart’s interview with Pakistan’s president was cute and funny. It would have been more substantive, however, if Stewart had set aside some of the easier questions and actually put Musharraf into a real “Seat of Heat.”
Musharraf is a military dictator who staged a coup in 1999 and changed the Pakistani constitution to stay in power. His visit to the US is largely based around a book tour.
Stewart should have tabled the lobs and cribbed from the last three paragraphs of a recent Harry Shearer blog post, but I doubt such questions would have gotten as many laughs as Twinkies and jasmine tea.

Condi’s more believable when she’s acting coy with Couric.

What $3500 might buy you in Kauai, and some details behind the experience.
“Shibai” defined

I haven’t posted anything in a week. As explanation, I can only point to:
* catching a bad cold on the plane back from Seattle 10 days ago. I’m still sick.
* dealing with corresponding data cascades/avalanches at the office
* being allergic to my cats’ Advantage flea medication
* generally attempting to cut back on computer time at home
* that new perfume review column in the New York Times
The encouraging news is that there’s a good chance I’ll be landing in Kaua’i for a 10-day housesitting gig two weeks from today. The last time this happened it resulted in a wealth of blog content, so things should begin to pick up soon.
Weather report for Wailua region, Kaua’i

A “magical underground world” has been discovered in Sequoia National Park.

It’s not an easy movie, and it’s not without its flaws. But Sherrybaby is another Gyllenhaal-anchored film, and therefore highly recommended.

How did I get to such a point in my life without experiencing this? [20mb Quicktime file. 1984].
Greenworld/Engima, R.I.P. Even nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.
http://www.fibonaccis.com
FIbonaccis video podcast [.xml feed]

The most thoughtful, emotive and powerful thing I’ve seen on television in ages: a second look at the 2002 Frontline episode that was replayed earlier this week.