28 Days

In a move that probably surprises very few, the Examiner endorses the McCain/Palin ticket in the 2008 presidential race. Even with their glowing review of Sen. John McCain’s political career, they offer up some advice to the senator and his running mate:

[Sen. John] McCain must rein in his legendary temper and his tendency to personalize differences over policy. Presidential leadership requires a steady hand, always, and McCain must lead from his head, not from his heart. He should surround himself with the best appointees available, then demand their candid advice, especially when it hurts. [Gov. Sarah] Palin possesses magnificent political gifts now, but her limited experience in national and international affairs makes it incumbent on her to be extra diligent in mastering the realities of higher office.

Um, okay. But I’m still not voting for them.

A rather inspiring story from a Consumerist reader who used tips she found on the site to eliminate her $14K debt in less than two years. I myself have a substantial debt which — assuming I maintain my status quo — will be paid off within the next 12-18 months, though not by any tips found on Consumerist.

San Francisco’s NBC 11 has a slideshow up of a three-legged turtle who was fitted with Tonka wheels. The Peninsula Humane Society believes the turtle was attacked by a dog which bit off her front left leg.