Big Mike pontificates: (warning wmv and Soprano's style profanity ahead) On Bat Day, gay marriage, Chinese food, his friends, and much much more. Oh yeah, and he raps and sings, too. Happy Thanksgiving from the Big Man! more inside

"A 12 year old girl also lived in this filth, her toys buried under several inches of feces." Tonasket, Washington: where high school sports rule the news and countless acts of animal cruelty are found. One of the counts of animal cruelty being grossly negligent parenting. [Warning: graphic images of domestic filth] While I'm on the topic: PETA proves that they are a collection of uninformed, hypocritical sociopaths once again. Please, for the love of whatever you may or may not believe in, don't support PETA in any way. These people desperately need cult deprogramming.

Happy Turkey Day! If you've ever wondered why the US's not-quite-national bird is called what it's called, it seems that we have the guinea fowl to blame. But hey, wear your Fez proudly, anyway!

William S. Burroughs' "Thanksgiving Prayer" - QuickTime 7.6 MB - a movie montage by Director Gus Van Sant of the author reading his poem against image and music. Quicktime or equivalent required. 'And saying so to some means nothing; others it leaves nothing to be said.' more inside

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Turkey Fryer of Death! Underwriter's Laboratory, the U.S. group that tests the safety of consumer products, refuses to certify that any turkey fryer is safe. Shamelessly stolen from more inside

Help a guy propose to his girlfriend. Josh can't afford a ring to give his girlfriend, so he's asking for adclicks to raise the funds. Er. I'm in a soppy mood so I figure we can all give the guy a click or two. more inside