Bush bests Monroe, threatens Jefferson.

The Food Sphinx. For when you've done the food pyramid and are still feeling a bit peckish...

Anonymous George: A Friend in Need A close friend of mine seems to have gotten himself into a spot of trouble, and I'm not sure how involved I should get, because part of the trouble involves another close friend. Please bear with me while I fill in the backstory. more inside

Curious George: Cell long distance (U.S.) Just a dumb question but do most people signed up with major cell providers in the U.S. get free long distance? I'm setting up a temporary number for cell phone clients and am not sure if a 1-800 number would be redundant.

Ivor Cutler has passed away at age 83. One of Scotland's best poets, he was also a musician, singer, songwriter, actor, painter, author of books for children, and humorist. He recorded more sessions with John Peel than anyone but The Fall. Maybe you remember him as Buster Bloodvessel from The Magical Mystery Tour? more inside

Why aren't you using RSS? A n00b's guide to RSS. You have a ton of sites bookmarked. You may have whittled down to a list of, oooh, a number that you check every day (/presses envelope to head - that number is six!). RSS is a way you can be MORE in touch — with a higher number of sites — while doing less work. And, thus, an aid to becoming fatter, lazier and inevitably uglier, as if that were even possible. This is me pretending that I've not heard of RSS. Of course, I'm really much hipper than that, and this is all old news. Also, I didn't search before posting. more inside

PLEASE take my Jesus plates. I have a set of 6 "Faces of Jesus Collector's Plates" and I believe they are ruining my life. WARNING: contains Craigslist

So there you are, just enjoying a nice day out kayaking.

Nuclear Weapon Effects Calculator Try [FAS's] NEW Bomb-A-City Calculator. Pick an American city. Pick the size of the bomb you wish to detonate virtually (1 kt to 4 MT). Choose your method of delivery (aircraft or automobile/suitcase). Then see the radius within which most buildings would be destroyed. Then, measure the potential fallout. Both tools have handy keys at the bottom. Don't get caught in the blue! more inside

Natalie Portman Gangsta Style On SNL she speaks of her gangsta lifestyle. Watch out....this girl is a crazy B*tch!