Couple of things

- Yeah, the bus ads are a great idea, but let's leave that alone and embrace that Winfield J. Abbe is a birther ... adding to his ever-growing list of conspiracy theories.

- OK, let's focus again on commenters ... the lone comment on this story proceeds to attacks non-profit organizations in town for not helping her son when his duplex burned down. Of course, she ticks off a variety of organizations who have missions which don't exactly parallel emergency assistance for temporary displaced individuals ... and she also points out, but then ignores, that the very organizations gave him vouchers to use.

- Actually, this is a good idea.

- Today at the new Royal Peasant Pub in Five Points - a pretty cool place to visit if you haven't yet been - is hosting the first Athens Green Drinks from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's an informal get-together that's open to folks interested in learning more about green building, sustainable living and transportation options. If you'd like to get future information on the group, you can sign up here.