Saudis rush Ikea

This takes the cake. Why were they rushing? Will we see this as an ad later for consumerism at its worst - or finest?

I am just now getting back to the news. I have spent a few days on "new teacher orientation" detail - a great experience, good, smart people and what will turn out to be a rather nice work schedule.

I have managed to keep up with the RNC, however. And Don Imus' show is a HOOT. Yesterday #41 himself was on, and sure enough, everything remotely controversial that he said ended up on Hardball last night. Where Andrea Mitchell was almost allowed to speak a full sentence before Mathews turned the conversation in his direction. Almost...