Paris Is Burning ...Newsfilterish...but 300 towns were rioting last night. WTF? After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, journalist Philippe Grangereau wrote in the French newspaper Liberation that the hurricane "has revealed America's weaknesses: its racial divisions, the poverty of those left behind by its society, and especially its president's lack of leadership." In this snide chiding are insights to the riots that began in a poor suburb outside Paris over a week ago. more inside

Video of US use of chemical weapons in Iraq (WARNING - GRAPHIC) Incredibly graphic, unmistakeable video of US use of chemical weapons in Iraq. Italian documentary. 44 megabytes.

Curious George Which Intel Desktop processors are 64Bit?

Bush Declares: 'We Do Not Torture' "We do not torture!" But we need an exemption for the CIA.--> Over White House opposition, the Senate has passed legislation banning torture. With Vice President Dick Cheney as the point man, the administration is seeking an exemption for the

eBaum's World Sucks - NSFW requires FLASH and includes catchy ditty and harmonies. more inside

"Motherlode" of bull semen stolen from liquid nitrogen tanks at a farm in Frederick County, Maryland. It's estimated value is $75,000. A "nice, fat reward" is currently being offered.

Yale Music NEWSFILTER: Yale School of Music Receives $100 Million Gift - The Yale School of Music has received a gift of $100 million that will allow the school to subsidize fully the tuition for all students, Yale President Richard C. Levin has announced.

RASCAL and BEETLE. Speculative writing, and contorted tales.

XOR - strategy is everything more inside

WWII photos from the US National Archives. Great photos, and they are in nice, high resolution for your viewing pleasure.