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One of the best innovations to come out of the computer industry in the last few years is USB: It’s small (esp. when compared with, say, a parallel printer port), and, more importantly, it’s universal: I can plug my thumbdrive into my laptop, my linux machine, and a Macintosh, and they all know how to handle it.

Now Belkin (and other companies) are going to take that innovation one step farther with wireless USB.

Can you imagine how cool this is going to be?

According to Gizmodo, the Belkin CableFree USB Hub will run at speeds 100 times faster than BlueTooth. It is scheduled to come out this spring, and will cost $130.

When the price drops below $50, I’m definitely going to buy one.

This pipe sits next to the Museum and Gallery. It seems to constantly spray out steam. Where does it come from? Is it only water spraying out of there, or is there something else too?

This is one of the Bob Jones campus security vans; it’s a Kia minivan. I feel safe.

This strikes me as a safety hazard.

There’s a house across the street from BJU that has a statue of some old guy. I’m going to say it’s St. John.

A guy replaces a traffic light. It looks heavy.

This picture demonstrates SC’s hickness. The top layer of the bushes extends out over traffic. You can kind of see it in the background of the previous picture.

In doing a bit of research, I discovered the scstatehouse.net website that lets you search for current SC state legislation by bill number. I typed in random number and found the controversial and dramatic SC Senate Bill #333:

A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MS. ESSIE SHEALY OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF HER FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY ON FEBRUARY 5, 2005, AND TO WISH HER MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS.

Whereas, Ms. Essie Shealy of Columbia was born on February 5, 1955, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and

Whereas, she is the daughter of Janie Merrill of Lexington, SC, has two brothers; Eddie and Ben; and

Whereas, Ms. Shealy attended school at the Babcock Center and graduated from Airport High School in 1976; and

Whereas, for many years she has attended Camp Hope on the campus of Clemson University and looks forward every summer to seeing her many friends there; and

Whereas, Ms. Shealy is an active member of the Special Education Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in Columbia where she is also a member of the Hand Bell Choir; and

Whereas, known for her dedication to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, she attends almost every women’s basketball and women’s volleyball home games and is well known among the Senate as being the world’s largest Gamecock fan; and

Whereas, Ms. Shealy began work in the South Carolina Senate on January 19, 1985 and for 20 years has been a loyal employee and friend to all, keeping her colleagues up to date on each other’s births, deaths, engagements, and marriages; and

Whereas, Essie’s friendly smile and cheerful personality are things that can always be counted on to brighten our days, and her kindness to everyone should be an example for all; and

Whereas, not only is she a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she is also a exemplary citizen of South Carolina who has been extraordinary in taking on life’s challenges; and

Whereas, the members of the Senate are pleased to pause to recognize Essie Shealy on her fiftieth birthday so that they may express their high regard and deep appreciation for this outstanding public servant. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their congratulations to Ms. Essie Shealy on the occasion of her fiftieth birthday on February 5, 2005, and wish her many more years of happiness.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Essie Shealy.

Well, that was nice of them. How much are we paying these people?

On the other hand, passing resolutions costs no money, while substantial projects cost lots of money. So, more congratulations all around!