I finally had a chance to catch Michael Moore’s new film Sicko.  For those unaware, the film is about the health care and insurance industry in the United States.  Moore is a powerful storyteller, and the movie really hit home.  Until about two months ago I was not covered by insurance.  As it stands now, I have Blue Cross catastrophe insurance only.  After watching the movie, I’m starting to think that is a waste of my money.

Needless to say there are two points which the movie alluded to that were not covered nearly enough.
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Interesting stuff I don’t have time to write about in detail.  Also, plase ignore the incredibly annoying font issues with this post, they will be fixed in further posts.

You can now use your iPhone as a server. I’m sure everyone that bought one was waiting for this day.

Public buildings to receive free energy – from you!

Obesity is out of control in the US. McDonald’s response? Have a 42oz soda and a 1/3lb burgers.

What happens if you write a column for a major US newspaper suggesting they include a CD to boost slumping sales? Your article gets cut.

It takes a damn big treadmill for a NASCAR to run on.

Speaking of NASCAR, apparently drivers are smarter then football players. In other obvious news, the world is round, and water is wet.

Want to make $1 million? Stop watching TV.

Another reason to hate AT&T.