The Slik Road ends up in Seattle in a nice set of resources at UW, including texts (such as Franciscan monk William of Rubruck's famous account of a journey made between 1253 and 1255 to the court of the Mongol Khan) and maps as well as introductions to the cities and architecture, art and cultures to be found along the way.

Razza the fugitive rat sets distance record, for swimming that is. After 18 weeks of eluding various traps and poisoned baits, Razza finally met his match when he succumbed to the lure of fresh penguin meat. Good news, another solo male rat is now on the run; do you think he will re-write the record books by routing Razza's record? more inside

There's a Defence for Democracies . And a Foundation no less. The upcoming debate is at Trinity College Dublin. “This house believes that George W. Bush is a danger to world stability.”

GTA has nothing on 1986's CHILLER

One of Vietnam's oldest whale temples is to be upgraded. The temple dates from the eighteenth century. No doubt it features strongly in the whale festival. The Vietnamese also take any opportunity to worship whales al fresco.

Savage Chickens Halloween Contest! What is the chicken saying? (Savage Chickens previously on MoFi)

Apple Home Page - Tribute to Rosa Parks -who took the photograph? more inside

Particles - a simple physics simulation

We will, without fail, put a halt to your machinations, Katori Shintaro. We will ensure peace on Earth. We are known as Earth Defender Freshmen! [google video, humorous][via]

Gun Makers in Canadian Gov't Crosshairs How foolish is this? I understand this because America is the land of the frivolous law suit. What's next, filing suit against GM 'cause you were in a car accident? Against Heinkel if you are robbed at knife-point? I hang my head in despair.

Curious George: Why do woodland ducks tend to live in ponds, while canadian geese hang around bus stops and smoke rock? more inside

If Fox News Had Been Around Throughout History photoshopped "scenes from history" as Fox News may have reported it. via more inside

The Plame Leak Case Thread. Fitzmas. The Plame Affair. The CIA leak Grand Jury Investigation. Call it what you will, the thing is coming to a head, and this is the official Monkeybashi-endorsed thread to discuss it and related breaking news. Within days, the Fitzgerald investigation reaches its conclusion, and either special prosecutor Fitzgerald will convene, announce an extension to the Grand Jury, hand down indictments, or all of the above. It seems unlikely at this stage that nobody will be indicted at all, but nevertheless, we are near to possibly historic political events, and we will need a place to discuss it. This is it. more inside

You Knit What?? The blog of knitting fugly. And it can be scary fugly indeed. Also for Halloween: Poor Lil Punkin.

Curious George: Why do poor white people in the US tend to live in trailer parks and poor black people in the US tend to live in housing projects? more inside

Superman in Hospital more inside

Just what I always wanted! They must have a more advanced version for use on GW Bush, but it's sure nifty just the same!!

Aliens we'll never meat... Sometimes it's surprising what you find when you're searching for pictures of things (cars, firearms, hats, even jolly pirate fun) "made out of meat." more inside

Democracy Arrives In Iraq! With a 78% approval and only two provinces boycotting the votw. That's not bad, but what do y'all think lies ahead?

happy birthday to you You live in a zoo You look like a monkey And you smell like one too! more inside