The late Syd Barrett's colourfully-decorated home is up for sale. According to the estate agent, the home "provides an excellent opportunity for sympathetic improvement and updating".

The New Naysayers. A look at the atheism of Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Richard Dawkins. Plus, a nifty list of famous atheists, agnostics, and other skeptics.

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Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Dream of you! Curious George: ever dream of a fellow simian? I have never met him, nor have I ever seen him. But last night I had a funny dream of our best Pete ever. To continue today's Curious George theme... more inside

Curious Ramblin' George: help name my rocketship In five short weeks I'll be rolling down my driveway for a road trip of unknown duration and no specific destination (though I have a few general time/space coordinates plotted). This spring I picked up my new home on wheels, a 36-foot trailer made in 1951 by the Spartan Aircraft Co. A rig like this deserves a name, but I'm having trouble coming up with something that fits. A little Heinlien, a little Jules Verne, a little Homer (not necessarily Simpson). I'd sure love to hear your suggestions. more inside

Curious George - Halloween My roommates and I need your help monkeys! more inside