i hope your aspiration day...

... was full of wishes.

quote of the moment

"[in South America] the value of illegal gold exports now exceeds the value of cocaine exports."

-- report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

headline of the moment

"Man Pays Prostitute With Money From Girl Scout Jar, Throws In Primate As Tip"

-- HNGN

haiku of the moment

when the top levels leave us
marking the moment
is of utmost importance

https://m.soundcloud.com/teddy-ber-1/bob-george#c=223&t=0:00

headline of the moment

"Boaty McBoatface" wins UK poll for name of $280M research vessel

-- CBSnews.com

quote of the moment

"What's clear is that one of the two of us will die before a reunion and however sad, ugly or unfortunate anyone views it, it is how it is."

-- axl rose speaking about slash

quote of the moment

"My name is Ronald Reagan, I'm the President of the United States of America. But you don't need to introduce yourself, because everyone knows who Pelé is."

headline of the moment

"The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round, Even When the CIA Accidentally Leaves Explosives Onboard"

-- gizmodo