Attn: Facebook. Apparently a name went out on police scanners overnight who is a MISIDENTIFICATION of Boston 2nd suspect. So, you know, confirm before you share, okay?

Note to self: no baseball caps until Boston suspects are caught, because I’m pretty sure I have the same skin tone as the very fuzzy photos.

3rd law of hotels: no matter how many towels, and how few of you, there’s always you dripping in the shower, all the towels in the bedroom.

“@indecision: The Man of Steel trailer is a good reminder that Superman had two dads and he turned out great.”

Many updates. Most important: Red Cross MA does not need blood. Send money. Avoid using the word “terrorism” tonight. Use #BostonHelp Twitter hashtag to find a place or offer a place to stay. Phone numbers and URLs to find people in Boston.

http://www.jeffporten.com/?p=5315 Keep Calm and Carry On | The Vast Jeff Wing Conspiracy

If you are trying to reach Boston, use email. “@LeftStandingUp: AP reports that Boston cell phone service has been shut down in order to prevent any potential remote detonators. #BostonMarathon”

Just posted this as a comment, but probably worth sharing more widely.

According to stats, violence against children is generally lower now than it ever has been. And that’s relying on older stats about domestic abuse, which are generally believed to be far worse than reported because so many child abuse cases went unreported back in the day.

Meanwhile, the Internet is driving a 24-hour news cycle, where what makes money is immediate reporting of anything that will get you to click on something immediately. Ten years ago, you might never have heard of a violent crime even if it was local. Today, [my friend in Arizona] is sharing a local news page from Philly.

You want trends? Until the end of the 19th century, EVERY child in the world was subjected to child abuse by current definitions.

The media make money by scaring you to death. Don’t fall for it. Don’t raise your kids to be as terrified as you are.

Heading to Manhattan to connect to an Atlantic City bus. In no particular hurry, so that he wants to meet me, let me know.

Jim with the zingers when we arrived:

Jeff: “This high school looks familiar. Why the hell have I been here before?”

Jim: “Girlfriend?”

I can’t believe I never saw this before, but while watching an old Daily Show it became obvious: Mitch McConnell is the Charles Cole Coyne for the entire country.

Attention Pugwash friends: plans a-brewing for a DC-area happy hour, 2/28, somewhere near Dupont Circle. Message me or comment to sign up for more info.

So this is a first… had two back-to-back reservations at the same hotel and left my luggage checked for the weekend, came back to find that my clothes are gone. Hoping to hear that they find it somewhere in the catacombs, as my wheelie bag is generally visible from outer space. And thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that I never check my laptop.

Attention Student Pugwash alums, ISYP folk, friends of Pugwash, and anyone who ever watched Captain Pugwash: as the new chair of the alumni committee, it’s my job to start throwing parties and getting the old gang back together again. Comment or message me to immediately achieve VIP status and be among the first people I talk to.