I am testing to see if my private flickr photos are actually private, and if I can post the ones that I want, even if they are in a private album.

Do you obsessively keep up with current events? Do you jones every time you're away from a computer or newspapers? Do you always carry something to read around with you if you ever get caught having to wait somewhere?

If this describes you even a little, you may be a good candidate to be on my public affairs show, No Talking Heads. We keep track of the stories we're following each week and share them with KAOS listeners every Sunday.

I'm looking for people, preferably women and people of color, to commit to at least once a month. You're expected to share with me the stories you're following or want to share with listeners that have broken in the past week. The show is Sundays from 5-6pm on KAOS.

If you're interested in talking about being involved, I want to meet you. Send me an email at notalkingheads@yahoo.com

Thanks! Howard Rosenfeld

notalkingheads.blogspot.com

Just bought a MkIII British Enfiled rifle built in 1917.  All matching serial nmbers, purchased just after WWII as surplus, no import marks, excellent (90%) condition, wonderful stock.  $50!!!!! 

Neighbor of mine needed some money.  I feel so dirty now.  But I have done the same in the past.... 

 Anyone with some .303 Brit ammo, message me and I'll be happy to share my good fortune!

Some of the posts of your original pieces remind me of edge.com's recent question: What is your formula. your equation, your algorithm, for the 21st century? I just wanted share a couple of my favorites so far.

Steven Pinker:

Richard Dawkins:

From my stately office overlooking 5th and Capitol I bear witness to this year’s “Holiday” parade. First, I must say “what a gorgeous day for a parade.” Glad I had to work today. Otherwise I would have missed it. You’d think someone like me, addicted as I am to hyperlocal news, would have known about it beforehand.

Lots of Santa hats.

The parade opened with the fantabulous Tenino Motorcycle Drill Team…in Santa hats.

Smartly-dressed Sea Scouts presented the colors.

Pets…in Santa hats.

The local bagpipers.

Old cars.

Sorry, I missed all the floats while figuring out what I was using as a denominator.

Corvettes (what’s with corvettes and parades?)

A van with cow spots, that moos, and that I assume is propelled by cow farts.

More old cars and a fire truck…and Santa hats.

A jeep towing a trailer…filled with people…in Santa hats.

Not a bad crowd for the parade. Lined up as far as my vantage point allows.

Search and rescue folks in their assorted 4x4s. And my favorite, the Music Factory Truck (reminding us of “The America we remember”)

Oh, an Intercity Transit bus…and the driver is wearing a…Santa hat.

More old cars, this time with fins.

The Search and Rescue bus. I didn’t know they had a bus.

More 4x4s.

I hear a band. It’s Capitol High and its cheer squad. I have no idea what they’re playing.

Then just like that, it’s over. Happy holidays folks…and it isn’t even December.

How to make sense of the Ron Paul revolution? What's behind the improbably successful (so far) presidential campaign of a 72-year-old 10-term Republican congressman from Texas who pines for the gold standard while drawing praise from another relic from the hyperinflationary 1970s, punk-rocker Johnny Rotten?

Now with about 5 percent (and climbing) support in polls of likely Republican voters, Paul set a one-day GOP record by raising $4.3 million on the Internet from 38,000 donors on Nov. 5 -- Guy Fawkes Day, the commemoration of a British anarchist who plotted to blow up Parliament and kill King James I in 1605. Paul's campaign, which is three-quarters of the way to its goal of raising "$12 Million to Win" by Dec. 31, didn't even organize the fundraiser -- an independent-minded supporter did.

Maybe you didn't go to prom. Maybe you absolutely loved prom. Whatever the case: this is your opportunity to have the prom you always wanted and support incarcerated youth.

The Night of Magic will feature live bands including:

The Barnacles

Gumar's Magical Midi Band

The Balls Out Booze Band

Plus DJ's, belly dancers, stilt-walkers, magicians, palm readers, poy dancers and non-stop dancing! It's about to be magical so don't miss out on the fun.

Tickets on sale at the TESC bookstore. $10.00 for a single $15.00 for a couple. All proceeds go to GATEWAYS.

Gateways for Incarcerated Youth is a non-profit organization working toward offering equal educational opportunities for incarcerated youth. The program offers a college class in which Evergreen students learn side by side with students who are incarcerated as well as a diversity class and culture groups. All proceeds go toward paying tuition for the incarcerated men. The program also provides books, other materials and scholarships for the men once they are released.

I work as a professional assignment and stock photographer, industrial archaeologist, and author. My main archaeology interests are railroads and bridges. The stock and assignment photographs capture both the natural and built environments.

Larry Mishkar of Olympia keeps a blog well worth visiting. Currently up is a post with photos of a new green building here in town.

Comments are enabled on his blog for conversation.