Why? Why? WHY?

Random bike basket in my neighborhood:


Random public trashcan in my neighborhood (about 2 yards away):

I have used a folding basket on my own bikes to prevent this particular petty cruelty from being inflicted on my trusty steed. Should the city invest in a bike basket shaped trashcan design to encourage litterbugs to reform?

Gift Idea for $18.00

For only $18 you can restore the gift of sight to a blind person in the Himalayas. See here for more.

From the site:
The Himalayan Cataract Project is one of the world’s most financially efficient international health nonprofits—the organization was recently awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator for "sound fiscal management."

Steve Ditko is 80 Today

Steve Ditko is 80. (Thanks, Comics Journal for the reminder!)
Here is a J.J.J.J. Jolly Jonah Jameson Jpeg to celebrate the event.

MAKE Video: How To Solder

Good video for those of you who have "open loops" of broken metal stuff in your life that needs to be soldered.

bikes I want to see on the street in NYC

I see you and me on these:
Batavus available here:
Here is a CA company trying to do something similar, lacking a bit of style.
Dutchbikemania

A general info page:
http://www.commuterbicycle.com/

UPDATE: Too pricy still, but there is a FL company called Dutch Bicycle Co. that is importing some of these models. It's a start, anyhow.

Improvising with Tony Randall

I love this little audio clip of Jack Klugman talking about improvising
with Tony Randall:

Jolt of Husker Du - New Day Rising

It's just the kind of day where I need a jolt of Husker Du.