I may have spent more time on the title than the post...

Okay, so I don't really have much to say. Thankfully, as my muse "Scooter" so aptly demonstrated earlier this week, paying a ridiculously low fine can be enough to uphold any vestiges of justice remaining after commutation of a sentence. As I mentioned in my last post, having been the recipient of such presidential leniency myself (and it only cost me drilling rights in any future backyard and a document saying I had personally witnessed a Canadian attempting to buy yellowcake), I was spared from much of your wrath for my lack of posting, but I was required to make at least one post per week for the next month. Since I really didn't have anything to talk about this week, I've decided to just post links for your amusement.

First, I present the kitten cannon. Don't worry, it's exactly what it sounds like. Seriously, is there a better way to waste time than shooting a cute little animated kitten out of a cannon? It's even better if you make sure to play on a computer with speakers. Enjoy!

Second, I present an article in the Economist. Okay, so this isn't really amusing, but it does cover what has quickly become one of my favorite topics here at The Mister Speaks - railroads. Granted, this time it's Europe's railroads, but the article does provide an interesting point of contrast for the state of railroad development in this country. I fear the U.S. comes out looking rather pathetic in this regard.

Okay, that's all I've got for this time. I'll be back sometime later this week to continue paying down my "fine." Oh, and if you hear anything about U.S. troops crossing into Ontario, don't blame me. That Canadian shouldn't have been in the bakery.