Today I was assigned to work in the Spartanburg bureau office. I've driven past it a few times, but never had the pleasure of working there until this morning.



The office is located on the first floor of an old marble building, which isn't in the greatest shape. I didn't think it was bad as some of the crazy stories I've heard over the past few months, but it definitely isn't as luxurious as the Anderson bureau office (which is rather modern, and has: couches, a personal chef, and masseur).



Among the key attractions at the Spartanburg bureau today was: the toilet raised up on a platform like a majestic throne, the old-timey bank vault, and trace evidence of 'furry little friends' who occasionally pay the crews a visit.

Elise gave me a little tour of the office, and I chopped together a quick WMV video.

The Spartanburg Bureau - 1:30/2.9mb/WMA

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unrelated items of interest:

I saw this awesome Russian keyboard prototype, called the Optimus Keyboard. Each key is a micro color LCD screen. My supercomputer is starting to look a little less super. It might cost a bunch, but I am totally going to get one if it ever comes out.

I found the perfect t-shirt to wear down here in Nascar country!

I wasn't sure if I was a fan of the Stella show on Comedy Central. I pretty knew what to expect from their short films and the State, but it didn't click with me right away. But last week's office party episode won me over - especially when the "Higher and Higher" workout song from Wet Hot American Summer kicked in over the party games. And now it's stuck in my head forever. Into the fire...it's getting higher and higher...higher and higher...

The fabulous Trent posted a never-aired promo clip from ABC's mega hit, Lost. I am SO GLAD this thing never aired. But, I guess now - thanks to the internet - it kinda did.