Rose Cantine

There’s nothing more amusing than the sight of hundreds of people pummeling one another with pillows. Every year, San Franciscans bring their fluffiest pillows, preferably the ones that burst open releasing thousands of feathers into the air, and gather in the square in front of the Ferry Building. Between 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm, they [...]

Clean Green:How To Polish Shoes With A Banana
Saves money and the environment!

Barry Ritholtz, who runs the excellent financial blog, The Big Picture, writes:
We were combining a business trip to California (Santa Rosa, North of San Francisco) with a pleasure trip thru the vineyards of Sonoma and Napa. The onboard movie was Sideways. Then came the line — F%&king Merlot! — that sent Merlot sales down [...]

BBC – Press Office – BBC One announces return of hit drama Spooks
This is one of the best TV shows in recent memory.

Cat video cam clips

During times like these, when global markets are melting down, it’s important to have a good laugh. So here’s a clip from Yes, Prime Minister, one of my all time favorite shows: