Conscientious Objector Policy Act This is a bill that John Ashcroft would be proud of. more inside

Flip-Flop Flippity-Floppity The government seems to be starting up a shell game over the draft. more inside

How much political sway does one voter hold? Jonathan Stein is a New York law student and freelance writer. He has produced a series of television ads against U.S. presidential hopeful John Kerry, and is placing the ads in key swing states and markets that might be leaning toward Kerry. Is he tilting at windmills or is this the beginning of true grassroots influence?

Crash Bonsai - Model cars, bonsai trees: strange and true activities of a meticulous artist.

You're not allowed to test for mad cow, says the USDA. The Washington Post reports that a Kansas beef company which wanted to fully protect the integrity of its cattle was banned by the US Department of Agriculture from doing its own test work. The USDA, defending its policy, said testing "could imply there is a safety issue with American beef". But might mad cow already be alive and well in the US?

Catalpa! This tree has it all: huge, heart-shaped leaves, a shady canopy, long seed pods, and pretty clusters of vanilla-scented blossoms. Although sphinx moths really like catalpas, so do catfish anglers. Mmmmm...caaaatfish.

Winner in a dating game chooses a Playstation over the girl. Who wouldn't?

All Glory to the HypnoToad.

An Adventurer is You! Travel in the Kingdom of Loathing and amass large quantities of Tasty Meat! Kill Dangerous Creatures! Explore Exotic Locales! Learn Fascinating Skills! more inside

Mix American Technology and a NASCAR Sensibility. Whaddya Get? Fan Pants!

Klingon Wedding

My favorite incoherent singer is still at it. Click on the picture - he has a special stand for his beer glass!

Blindfold blog. "One of the first steps to becoming a guide dog instructor is to spend ten days blindfolded...". We're into Day 4.

Curious George: character reference letters in sentencing. This morning I find myself writing a character reference letter to a U. S. Dictrict Court chief judge, in the hope of tempering the sentencing of a friend of mine. more inside

27% of your job is vacation! If you're the POTUS that is. Spend time on your "family ranch"! Whittle! more inside

Show me that smile again. Kirk doesn't believe in evolution. His friends are willing to bet you can't prove it.

Worst. Job. Ever. Cleaning. Porn. Combine the two. We have a winner! [NSFW, via Fleshbot]

What's eating you?. And hey! more on that tongue stealer if you're interested.

Bored with your everyday weather report?

George Starostin's Classic Rock and Pop Album Reviews. Since we're talking about music. more inside