Would someone, anyone, please explain to me who this woman is and why I should care about her?  kthxbai ….

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She is so not Carrie Prejean … for once, I am proud of my state’s combatant in the Miss America contest:

Hell, I might actually watch!

Radioactive Marlboros smuggled in by Zionists? Check. Paul the Octopus condemned by Ahmadinejad? Check. The Iranian people might have dumber politicians than South Carolina. [Gawker, LA Times]

The One drives the Volt 10 yards:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpK5KqplxK8

Some commentators are getting all pissy about what the Volt is and does, but baby steps. GM has fucked me over numerous times (’81 Buick Skylark, ’81 Buick Regal, ’84 Olds 88 wagon), but I’d still buy a Volt and drive it with pride. We built something good, dammit. Sure it’s been a while, but this is proof even GM can change. At least I think so … what do you think?

He’s my favorite critic, period.  “In the new movie “Inception,” Leonardo DiCaprio burrows deep into the subconscious of a self-absorbed plutocrat to plant a powerful idea that will change the world. If the technology used in “Inception” were available in real life, Mr. DiCaprio might burrow into the subconscious of Hollywood plutocrats and plant these paradigm-altering ideas: Stop making movies like “Grown Ups,” “Sex and the City 2,” “Prince of Persia” and anything that positions Jennifer Aniston or John C. Reilly at the top of the marquee.” [Wall Street Journal]

Ayrton Senna drives the hopelessly over-engineered Honda/Acura NSX.  How do his feet heel-and-toe like that?

I love podcasts … they’re how I get through my workday. And I found a new one – done by d r i f t g l a s s and Friend-of-Stinque Bluegal.  Get it here.  I’ve listened to every single one, and I liked them all. And throw some money their way, ferchrissakes.