Online Worshipping You shop online, chat online, even have sex online. Now, you can worship online, thanks to The Church of Fools, "the UK's first web-based, 3D church". more inside

Way Cool Computer Animation - borderline Banana Blue post, but it made me say "wow" out loud here at work. [Quicktime] [via TheMorningNews]

Mexican Airforce plane films UFOs. Did a vehicle come from somewhere, out there? Just to land in the Andes? Was it round and did it have a motor, or was it something different? Video here in mpg format.

Curious, George: English/Writing Reference? I would like to improve my writing skills. Which books on grammar, style, vocabulary or writing would you recommend? more inside

Famous monkeys throughout history. "Monkeynauts are monkeys that were sent into space. The first monkey in sub-orbital space was a squirrel monkey called Gordo." more inside

No seriously, why didn't this happen sooner? "Ever since I came to Google, they've been talking about putting up an official Google blog. And now, less than 15 months later, voilà."

Bloggers Get Press Credentials? The Boston Globe reports that Jesse Taylor of Pandagon applied for press credentials for the Democratic National Convention. I like Jesse and his blog so I hopes gets his press pass. Jesse will not be welcomed with open arms by the mainstream press if he does.

But this new form of media is colliding with old-hand political structures, such as the House of Representatives Press Gallery, the initial gatekeeper for credential requests. Officials there decided that independent blogs do not fit their standards of "media," and passed their applications down the ladder a rung, to the convention staffs that handle credentials for student and weekly papers.

Bush's People So my question is where did Bush outline in his 2000 campaign that the Neocons would be running the show? Invade Iraq, The Create of American Satellite States in the Mideast, all done with on credit from the US Tresury.

For those times when you absolutely, positively have to have a lifesize, wax Minnie Pearl in your bathroom. The voiceover makes this even stranger than it already is. Sorry if I doublepost over the next month; I've been gone for awhile.

When will the violence stop? (Definitely NSFW!) You know, i just dont know what to think any more. Why cant we all just get along? Is USA vrs Iraq destined to be Israel vrs Palestine take two? I've no solutions, no ready fix...but if this the state of the world me thinks its time to book a one way ticket to heaven (or hell...depending on who'll have me!) Sheesh!

Curious, George: HTML editor? i'm looking for a new HTML editor. and i'm picky. any suggestions? more inside

What it's like driving a train. Most people hate their job. But what about those who haven't lost their passion for it? Al Krug is a BN&SF railroad engineer and has a great website. Read about transporting Boeing 737s, a blown engine, derailments, and just pretty scenery.

Carpets from the Islamic world. A splendid exhibition, with lots of historical information. (Via Plep.)

Nyaaaargh!! Get 'em off me!! Delusional Parasitosis. It's when people think there are tiny parastites infesting or crawling beneath their skin. Well, here's the rub: it might not always be a delusion. Warning for the extra-squeamish: pictures of a nasty rash! more inside

Kurds. I posted this link at Living in Europe once upon a time, but it's worth revisiting. It "traces the history of the Kurds by presenting photographs and accounts by colonial administrators, anthropologists, missionaries, journalists, and others who have traveled to Kurdistan over the last century." Do go and see. more inside

You can own a true piece of Americana. How can you resist? Get yer bids in now.

Ever consider making your own drinking horn? Yes, you too can make your own drinking horn. There are quite a few different sites out there. If you're not up to the task, you can always buy a horn that's allready been crafted. For not much more depending on the merchant. I found an old horn in my garage (came with the house) and fashioned it into a rather heroic drinking horn. All it takes is a horn, a few simple materials, and a wee bit of patience.

Osama Bin Laden's family to build world's tallest building "The Saudi Binladin Group has been short-listed to build the world’s tallest building. It is the only Arab company on the short-list for the construction of the 705-meter Burj Dubai in the emirate, scheduled for completion in 2008." more inside

Can swine help your ailing Aunt Fannie? An Israeli team has created via tissue engineering a biological "scaffold" that in pigs allows healthy injectable heart muscle cells to replace tissue that died as a result of a heart attack.

The Misunderestimated Man "The question I am most frequently asked about Bushisms is, "Do you really think the president of the United States is dumb?" The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes and no. " [via DayPop]