More on The Hobbit.

Where in Middle-earth is The Hobbit going to land.

Follow the money! Sauronman would love this.

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Come party with me!

ALBACON ’11, 30 SEP to 2 OCT, Sovereign Hotel, Albany; http://www.albacon.org .  Thru 31 October 2010 the registration is $25!  Join early & often!

Ms. Jackie Kessler is the Literary GoH.

I’m the Fan GoH and get to show off my 2010 Red Corvette Coupe to all comers.  J

Ambrose Bierce nails it.

Politician: An eel in the fundamental mud upon which the superstructure of organized society is reared.  When he wriggles he mistakes the agitation of his tail for the trembling of the edifice.  As compared with the statesman, he suffers the disadvantage of being alive.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.