Time for some distraction

Definitely. Because all the furniture is moved and I can't find my desk, let alone the camera to continue documenting our makeover. To top it off, the library is now closed for asbestos abatement while they pull up the old floor tile.

First, check out iPod accessories gone wild. The iPod dock that doubles as a toilet paper holder, the iPod Nano belt, iPod shoulder bags with speakers...

Next, Wal-mart takes on MySpace. Advertising Age reports that Wal-mart's new site, called "The Hub," is a:

quasi-social-networking site for teens designed to allow them to "express their individuality," yet it screens all content, tells parents their kids have joined and forbids users to e-mail one another. Oh, and it calls users "hubsters" -- a twist on hipsters that proves just how painfully uncool it is to try to be cool.

I don't think MySpace has much to worry about.

And finally, this one is for my friend John, who claims that this blog is responsible for all his obsessive habits. Have you ever wanted to create your own comic strip but fear you don't have the artistic talent for it? Well, now you've got the very tool you need. Go for it, John!