Here's an interesting article: 1000 True Fans

A concept where fandom is actually seen as economically valuable.

It's a little long, but worth a few minutes. What are your thoughts? (Other than 'Happy Birthday', that is.)

My political 'birthday present'

Video clip and commentary at the Huffington Post

I wish he were from my district. At least he's from my state - that feels like rebalancing of some sort.

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BTW, this is also the anniversary of the release of Serenity. Time to re-watch it if you haven't done so recently.