The Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic games kicks off on Friday. Link

That’s right, from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee you can shop 630-miles of scenic beauty and see tons of yard sales. The World’s Longest Yard Sale (also known as The 127 Sale) is a 4-day event. Can’t make the event but want to hear a play-by-play. No problem. Local Portland designer Aaron Draplin is making the trek with some friends to experience the event first hand (or second hand as the case may be). Check out his site for the blow-by-blow.

Radio letterheads of the ’50s on Flickr