Elvis the Federal Agent

So I stumbled upon this website today [Nixon Library] that I found very interesting. We usually think of Elvis as this rock 'n roll star that ended up a little heavy at the end of life. What you don't think of is Elvis as a self-proclaimed expert on drugs and Communist brainwashing that had aspirations to be a federal agent!

In fact, I always thought of Elvis as kind of a slow person that had the music and the moves, but not the brains. Actually, when you go to the site, you'll notice he was even a little into himself and that handwriting...well, let's just say he would have made a great stereotypical doctor.

Additionally, who was that huge of a fan of Nixon? Elvis, my opinion of you as The King just kind of fell through the floor. Regardless, you need to check this out. Look through the letters and photos especially. They are priceless. I guarantee you'll come out with a different opinion of him. I can only imagine a world with a drug bustin', Communist russlin' Elvis. At least it makes for a humorous image...

People Don't Digg Hillary

I don't know how many fans of Digg.com we have out there, but for those who aren't or those who haven't noticed, there is a definite Obama Bias. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing. After all, Digg is simply reflexive of what users think is important. Obviously, it goes to show that there are a lot of internet using [mostly younger, I assume] people that are for Obama and the polls show it.

To see the evidence yourself, click the above link and go to the tab "top in 24 hours." I would bet that at least 3 of those top 10 stories under that tab relate in some way to Hillary bashing or Obama boosting. For those Obama fans out there, it is a variable paradise of praise and good news. But is this all good?

My personal opinion is that this is not necessarily a good thing. Granted, if you're for Obama you love to hear this, but I think it is only good if you keep in mind that it is only part of the story and that it is a biased concentration that's not reflexive of the general news content nationwide.

My advice, if you're for the Hill, stay away from Digg or tread carefully with a grain of salt. If you love you some Obama, head over and get your daily booster. As for me, I, like a kid with a picture book, just like to click on the stories containing the nifty photos.

There Are No Words...

Really?! There really are no words for what happens in this wide world sometimes [full article]. Honestly, who throws a hedgehog. When you think about it, it probably works pretty well. I mean, if I had some random throw a hedgehog at me, I would be in a state of shock. I don't know if I could even retaliate. It would be pure confusion. Not to mention, I would then have a dead hedgehog at my feet and those things are so cute, who wouldn't feel sad upon seeing it thrown through the air before ultimately breaking its spine on your shin? I know I would. I know one thing, I wouldn't want to have to tell people I went to jail for throwing a defenseless, cute animal at someones leg...talk about never living it down. Assault by hedgehog?! R.I.P. Sonic...

Depressing, but Kind of Interesting

Ok, I'm back after a couple days break. Anyway, to start on a depressing note, I found this interesting article including 20 different ways in which the world could end [full article]. It's nice to know somebody has consolidated this seemingly endless list of ways in which the human race could end, into a mere 20 possibilities. I think "nanotechnology disaster" or "collapse of the vacuum" sounds like some great ways to go. Nothing like a breakdown of Earth's pressure or an attack by billions of tiny machines. Which is your favorite way to go.

He's Got the Looks, but Not the Moves

I was just watching Life As a House for the first time (yeah, I know I'm a little late) and saw a little Hayden Christensen as he started out. My question is where did he go wrong in making movies? He has the looks of a movie star, but really since Life he hasn't done anything meaningful. He's done his attempted blockbusters including Star Wars and Jumper. In there are a few randoms nobody has heard of. So where are all the gonna-be-classics? Where are the hard hitters that people remember? He can attract an audience with looks, and he isn't particularly terrible in the acting department. So what went wrong Hayden? Was it the agent, or by your own choice? I want to see more, but I don't want to see crap. How about that next movie of yours you step up your game, and no, a sci-fi about computer geek isn't going to cut it.

Green Energy, Dam-it!

Good news on the horizon though, the Mississippi River may help us here in the central U.S. be a little greener by using hydroelectric power created by dams [full article]. With roots coming straight from the banks of the good ol' Mississip', this is something I'd like to see. We already have dams, why not put them to better use? As a sort of river rat myself, I'm for it.

On the Brink of War?

Word has it, North Korea and South Korea are having a tiff [full article]. Go figure, right? What does it mean for us though? Hopefully not "stepping in" to "help out." North Korea with possible nukes is not something I would appreciate being a part of, but what happens if we let an attack slide? Option 1 or option 2? Why can't we all just get along?


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The Start of Something New

Welcome to the first of what will most likely be many a postings. A little bit of life, a pinch of media, a few critiques, and BAM, there you go: The Daily Wire.

As a newsman, the "wire" is something I keep a close eye on. Aside from the newspaper, and enterprise stories, the wire is the next best place to get a start on that story. Whether it's sports, entertainment, politics, or any other aspect of life, the wire has it all. The best part is, it is in an informative yet concise form (because let's face it, in this age of blog overload, who has time to read more than a couple sentences?).

The Daily Wire is also symbolic of our connected age, in which any information is instantly available at the click of a mouse. Whatever is popular, weird, or overall interesting, it's out there and we'll try to get a slice of it on here.

Most of all, this is a slice of my life, and reflects what appeals to me at the time. As much as I'd love to include everything on an actual wire, I don't have the staff of CNN. Like I said, this is a slice. So pick up that fork and dig in.

Anthony J