This 'n That

I have tried to post more than once over the past few days, but my connection to the 'net kept dropping me. I CURSE ACS for not bringing the DSL line down my road, only 1/2 mile from the paved highway, where it has been for 2+ years !

Formula 1
Three races into the season, and there's a tie for first in driver points among three: Alonso, Raikkonen, and the MacLaren wunderkind Hamilton. Ferrari and MacLaren are clearly the best teams now, with BMW Sauber coming on strong.

Honda, Toyota, Williams, and Renault can't seem to find the right setup, and it's ugly for them. All the teams are back at their home locations, and the next race isn't for another 21 days, so perhaps they can make some improvements. If not, it will be a lonnnng season.

Baisbol
The Braves are leading the NL East today ... and they seem to have real pitching again. Question: can the youngsters keep providing runs throughout the season ?

Shrub
I am constantly amazed how GWB can keep up the front of "everything is going great, and my administration is accomplishing great things." Does the man really believe that, or is he trying to hold things together in the face of corruption, malfeasance, incompetence, and blatant disregard of a real environmental crisis?

Finally
Heed Opus' warning ... and thanks to Berkley Breathed for keeping the little fish eating bird alive for these many years.