Apple are to announce profits of over a billion dollars. In honor of the occasion, maybe we should all install this desktop picture.

Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 is a fascinating read for anybody remotely interested in politics. The book is a compilation of articles The Good Doctor Hunter S. Thompson wrote for Rolling Stone while covering the Democratic primaries and McGovern/Nixon election.

So many similarities between '72 and '04. Unpopular Presidents. Unpopular wars. Talk of the "Youth Vote." Sad sack of Democratic challengers. One "unelectable" maverick who's not trying to sell himself as Nixon- or Bush-Light. In '72, McGovern managed to win the nomination before losing a crushing blow to Nixon (losing 49 states and finishing 23% behind in the popular vote). Perhaps because of this, Howard Dean never made it to the general election.

Anyway, reading the book makes me hope the next Hunter S. Thompson is gearing up for '08. Hunter was on the press plane, talking football with Nixon, getting stoned with McGovern's staffers, and writing about it every two weeks. The difference between his political commentary and the widely read political blogs of today is simple -- HST was a reporter. His style may have paved the way for the blunt criticism of today's political writers, but writing about watching the candidates on TV is not the same as being there.

Imagine a fiery, unabashed critic on John McCain's beat? Having a few beers with Hillary's people? Talking baseball with Rudy? Then writing about it each day? That'd be pretty compelling.

I nominate Jellio for this role in 2008.

I'm not well-traveled. Poorly-traveled is more like it. So forgive me for being naive.

How much are you supposed to tip the guy who provides curbside baggage-checking services?

Flying back from Florida yesterday, I was sure my bags were headed to Guam.

Upon arrival at the airport, an official-looking man walked over to our cab. "I'm your official baggage porter," he declared. Checked us in right there, then put our bags on a dolly. This took about 15 seconds. Then he waited for his tip.

To me, the debate was between not tipping and tipping a small amount, with not tipping the heavy favorite. But I figured I'd placate the man and throw him a dollar. I worked for four years delivering food, and remember that getting snubbed is a world away from getting a dollar.

He sarcastically thanked me for my generosity. Then he laughed and laughed and laughed. Sinister. That wasn't going to coax another dollar (or, gasp, a five) out of my wallet. But it made the next three hours pretty nerve-wrecking.

I was shocked when my bags actually arrived in Newark. They were last off the plane, but I'm not sure a curbside porter has any influence on the order luggage is deplaned.

So, am I the bad guy? How much did he deserve?

The YesButMiniMobile is now available over at the Mini site. Head on over to the Mini Roofstudio and search for “Scaramouch”. Or I guess you could just design your own.

For those with slightly lower budget, we still have kickass T Shirts on sale in our store.

I thought i was a pretty good pumpkin carver until I saw this site. The Pumpkin Cutter

Can you imagine if we find out the President knew about Rove leaking Judy Plame's name, and that he had conversations with Harriet Miers about how she'd vote on certain issues before he nominated her.

It would be like Christmas and my birthday all in one! Please Santa, I'll be good.

I'm addicted to the Bravo Network's Celebrity Poker Showdown. The new season starts Thursday, and now you can play online for a chance to get on the show.

One more way to waste time at work.

I've been seeing alot of birds lately...what's up with that?

5)It's called sleeping bird, as in the big sleep.
4)A little bird sculpture for ya
3)I've been seeing this kid's light everywhere.
2)The Moss take on a votive holder.
1)And the mother of all bird lights, courtesy of Ingo Maurer.

5) Perfect Christmas gift...Warriors Director's Cut dvd.
4) I've seen alot of vases in my day, and this is definitely one of them.
3) No it's not a coffee stain. It's art, you swine.
2) I gave someone a pop-up book once, and they kept in on display in their office...fun.
1) And my pick of the week. If you pretend the figure in the middle is Ann Coulter, you get 40% more juice.

It's Naked Cowfolks Week here at YesButNoButYes.

(Click here to see part one of our Naked Cowgirl pictorial)

When we met up with Lou for the photo shoot in Times Square, and she stripped down and started to sing and play on the traffic island across from the TKTS booth, at first it was a little lonely over there.

But I was amazed at how quickly people gravitated over to watch, and step up for a photograph. Guys, girls, families - all seemed pretty excited to be photographed next to someone that seems to quickly be growing into a local legend.

Here are just a few of the photographs of The Naked Cowgirl mingling with her fans...