Punk'd! The birthplace of punk, like the early rock and roll that it directly referenced, was in rebellion. The danger of black music, or the embrace of violence and nihilism, played a large part in both the sound and the attitude. Most sub-cultures are like this, defining themselves in opposition to the status quo. So why then are there conservative punks? more inside

Your one stop science shop: We've got dreaming dinos, disappearing amphibians, malaria vaccines, and Ig Nobel Awards. And don't forget to sample the latest images from Saturn. They're ringadingalicious.

Splif Peanut Butter: Warning May Contain Drugs. Items seized by the DEA that were used for drug trafficing from peanut butter jars to car transmissions. more inside

They will not like you... (obnoxious registration required - try bugmenot) A 10-country survey by Canada's La Presse has found that world attitudes towards the United States and particularly the incumbent President, George W. Bush, have soured significantly. How do USian monkeys feel about this? Do you mind, or even care?

Self-inflicted amputation:My question, is how could anybody make this type of mistake? more inside

Man ordered to pay $1,000 for hurtful comment. Time to dig through the high school yearbook and make with the litigating.

Howard Dean Yahoo!s - Good to see he's a good sport about it.

Curious Jorge: I might have strep throat but I'm not sure yet, as I just found out the throat culture I took yesterday won't be coming back until tomorrow sometime. Now, my question to you is this: what can I do in the meantime given that I am weak, largely bedridden and have trouble eating? Please give me a list of diversions, online and off which can help pass the time.

Desktop Google Search Monkeys, what we all have been waiting for: Google in the desktop, although privacy advocates are already in arms, because of the hazy concepts that the privacy policy mention. More of that "don't be evil" soft stuff. The current beta edition is actually very limited, focusing on MSFT products and platform. Not word yet on Eudora, for example, or whether we are going to be able to see a history of pages visited with Mozilla. If you live in a Windows environment, and like to experiment with the contents of your hard drive, you might want to give it a go. It only needs either Windows XP or 200, and half a Giga in your drive. No bananas, though.

It's up to EVERY american to elect president....but not really. hmmm....the Electoral College, their case in the 2000 race (Gore vs. Bush) and why oh why this time around their vote may count more than ever...

A page devoted to the intangible allure of smokers in film.

Say it with bleach . My artistic daughters are going to go nuts over this. more inside

NaNoMoWriMoNoMoJoJoJo Whatever it's called, it's that time of the year again (hence this double post). more inside

Curious, George: conspiracy theories? and how convoluted do people have to get before losing the point (and the audience) in the "chase"? examples? let's leave the old saws alone unless they've been sharpened: what new "theories" are good/interesting, at least to bring on the funny if not feeding inquiring minds? tell me a story lie to me well don't waste our time in this mutual hell

A hella long time ago, the first version of Mosaic Netscape was unleashed onto the world. You can still check for compatibility with older releases, read bombastic news releases, check where the pioneers are at. You can also remember the first browser war or help win the second.

Barney breaks it down West Side style

Drugs in Baghdad "...was asking me whether it was true or not that people in Iraq were becoming addicted to valium and whether valium was easily available over the counter." Wed, Oct 13, 2004 entry.

Curious George: hair dye... I want to dye my hair for a short period of time (probably up to 48 hours max) but all of the one-wash temporary dyes I've been seeing rub off very easily or run out whenever you sweat (which I can say, having firsthand experience, is disgusting). My friend says I should just use a semipermanent dye and then go at it with bar soap and heavy-duty shampoo for a while to get it out; is that even possible, especially with darker colors? Is there a way, whether it be a specific brand or general method, to avoid all this?

Curious George: The "good" side of town? Moneyjane's question about the bad side of town got me to thinking: is there any such thing as a "good" side of town anymore? more inside

I want one.