Finding the cheapest gas

It's no longer word of mouth or based on experience.

GasBuddy

Arctic ice disappearing

At this point, it's conclusive that global warming is occurring.

The previously skeptical now shift their focus to a new question, whether it's the result of humans or natural.

I think that one is obvious, but perhaps we should add ice cubes in the meantime...

Top 5 YouTube videos: August 2008

#5: Everyone enjoys dancing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY
#4: Good? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNtGYdm2rOY
#3: Lots of free time? http://youtube.com/watch?v=hX9phXawPc4
#2: Rockin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wK43DCm-Uc
#1: Puppets make everything better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgrRRNwj7mU&NR=1

2008 College Football season begins

Since the season begins for NC State tomorrow we have to begin the ritual of making excuses. Luckily we've started early this year, even before we've played a game.

GO PACK!

On a related topic, there is an ongoing contest to decide what song will be played to "pump up" the crowd after every third quarter this season. Vote at any of the GoPack sites.

I suggest Static-X, "This is Not." Seems fitting for the feeling going into the fourth quarter, but likely it'll be one of the three songs I've never heard before.

40 billion will buy a lot of fireworks

Even if you don't appreciate sport or culture exchange, you will definitely appreciate the massive closing ceremonies in Beijing.

And if you missed the opening ceremonies, you should go back and watch now.

NBC owns the rights so it'll get pulled off YouTube... try at the NBC Olympics video site.

Exciting News on the Eastern Front!

It appears that we are drawing closer to the end of a war that either is or isn't already over.

Mission Accomplished?

Olympics begin tomorrow

It's almost time for the 2008 Summer Olympics to begin!

Before you begin to cheer for your favorite team or individual or sport, you should first learn crucial background information for this Olympics...

The mascots!