it’s worth between 2 and 50 cents. at the bare minimum this penny just doubled in value to me.

ok, boring post over.

good find, jimmy.

hat tip to maura.

Originally uploaded by ramparts54 via flickr.

check out this video of happy DCA (reagan national airport) workers pimpin in their new uniforms. i totally can’t wait to fly out of national now!

it almost makes you forget that the TSA is the 3rd unhappiest subagency in the federal government (out of 222).

these tips from our friends of the now-defunct office of strategic services, precursor of the CIA:

(1) Insist on doing everything through “channels.” Never permit short-cuts to be taken in order to expedite decisions.
(2) Make “speeches.” Talk as frequently as possible and at great length. Illustrate your “points” by long anecdotes and accounts of per­ sonal experiences. Never hesitate to make a few appropriate “patriotic” comments.
(3) When possible, refer all matters to committees, for “further study and considera­tion.” Attempt to make the committees as large as possible — never less than five.
(4) Bring up irrelevant issues as frequently as possible.
(5) Haggle over precise wordings of com­munications, minutes, resolutions.
(6) Refer back to matters decided upon at the last meeting and attempt to re-open the question of the advisability of that decision.
(7) Advocate “caution.” Be “reasonable” and urge your fellow-conferees to be “reason­able” and avoid haste which might result in embarrassments or difficulties later on.
(8) Be worried about the propriety of any decision — raise the question of whether such action as is contemplated lies within the juris­ diction of the group or whether it might conflict with the policy of some higher echelon.

does this sound familiar? maybe like your everyday work life?
see the entire hilarious document (pdf).

We have found that there is a sinkhole forming and closed the area affected for public safety. We are still awaiting final assessment by D.C. Department of Transportation. We will notify you once DDOT has decided on their plan of action.

i don’t actually know what a sinkhole is, but google images tells me that they are amazing.

guatemala city.

prairie village, kansas.

somewhere in southern florida

i suggest you watch it on the site itself, but it’s mesmerizing, no?

i especially like how they don’t exploit the topic. i think we’re all numb to pics of sad-looking poor children, and this has a meta self-awareness that i can appreciate. have i donated anything yet? no comment.