We got through the Independence Day weekend unscathed, and celebrated in a low key manner, especially so because it seems we had fewer fireworks than ever. So it was surprisingly quiet, which was fine by me. Thankfully, it didn't really matter to the Gunnar-man, as he is as chill about loud noises as he is about everything else, so even the one big outburst of explosions didn't bother him in the slightest. That's a trait I wish you could teach... it would be a blessing for so many dogs, particularly my late buddy Hudson the wonder dog.

Quiet Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Munguia's Close ups.
Link:	What Air Conditioning Can Teach Us About Innovation and Laziness. Thanks Slashdot.
Story:	Top Gear star Chris Evans steps down after one season. Thanks Slashdot.
Science:	The 1970s “gay-cure” experiments written out of scientific history.
Media:	If Coffee Commercials Were Honest. Eric & Peety - Mutual Rescue. How to dry your hair in less than a second. Revelc.
The Funnies:	Savage Chickens.