Sushi socks, DO WANT Sushi socks! They’re $5.39/pair from Otaku Mode. The sushi detail is knitted into the sock with colored thread instead of being printed. Seven versions are available: Masuzushi (trout sushi), Shrimp, Octopus, Red Caviar, Tu… View this post on Google+

 AOL’s only profitable because 2 million forgot to cancel their subscriptions You’ve got mail! And profits! View this post on Google+

Something in my eye. Dust or something. Clever PR or just the right thing to do? | ***Dave Does the Blog Regardless, applause to Marvel for their recognition and support of Bill Mantlo here. Reshared post from +Rarian Rakista Marvel Held A Private Screening For The Brain Damaged Co-Creator Of Rocket Raccoon Marvel’s vice president wanted to make sure the man View this post on Google+

Rauner: Clueless Illinois GOP candidate for governor says state shutdown an option (CNN) – Critics are pouncing on remarks Bruce Rauner, the Republican nominee for governor in Illinois, made to supporters earlier this year that a government shutdown was an option to help the state deal with its financial tr… View this post on Google+

Nice of him to make sure his cash is safely stashed out of the US while he calls for a state government shutdown if elected. He's despicable. No thanks, IL-GOP, try harder to find an honest guy to run next time. Billionaire Bruce Rauner, GOP candidate for Illinois governor, stashed part of his wealth in Caymans Billionaire Bruce Rauner, GOP candidate for Illinois governor, stashed part of his wealth in Caymans View this post on Google+

Ebola Virus: Heck Yeah, Bring It Here? Ebola Moving Faster Than Efforts To Control It, WHO Chief Says WHO announced a $100 million response plan to combat the spread of the virus that has killed more than 700 people. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to evacuate two Americans who have contracted Ebola. View this post on Google+

This fills me with… Foreboding. This Amazing Jet Will Transport Ebola Victims From Africa To The U.S. How do you pack two patients that are infected with one of the world’s deadliest viruses into a pressurized aluminum tube that is filled with healthy care takers and pilots for 12 hours and not get almost everyone infected in the process? You use this old ex-Royal Danish Air Force Gulfstream III that is highly modified to convey very ill people over very long distances. View this post on Google+

Something in my eyes, have to wipe them to see detail here. +David Gibbs and I spent time in London one year over Armistice Day, it was very moving. This year will be intense… 888,246 Handmade Poppies Surround the Tower of London to Commemorate WWI The moat that surrounds the Tower of London has long stood empty and dry. This summer, it’s getting filled with 888,246 red ceramic poppies, one for each British and Colonial soldiers who perished during World War I. View this post on Google+

I just realized that next year, General Convention (of the Episcopal Church) is in Salt Lake. I still have some family there, must think about attending (probably not as a delegate). I'll be really sorry for PB Katharine's term to end, she's been an inspiring leader for me. Embedded Link Joint Nominating Committee presents final essay on presiding bishop [Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued the following information. The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) continues its…

Disgusted to learn that the Cancer a Treatment Centers of America funded my former Congressman's campaign, and how they expect a return on their investment. They still may have designs on this district, too. Leaked Docs: How a Secret FreedomWorks Donor Sought a Return on Its “Investments” | Mother Jones Internal records show how a Switzerland-based businessman oversaw millions in contributions to the tea party group. View this post on Google+