Daddy's girl. Millionaire Bruce McMahan loved his daughter so much, he married her. You can find documents (such as the results of a DNA test on a vibrator key to the case) and the daughter's videotaped deposition here.

US Republican-Owned Govenment Allows Torture, Gets Rid of Habeas Corpus Yes, an agreement to torture prisoners, deny them a hearing, and file it under the subject of "fighting terrorism" is on it's way to being passed. As one wag has it: "The bill simply removes a suspect’s right to challenge his detention in court. This is a rule of law that goes back to the Magna Carta in 1215. That pretty much leaves the barn door open." For Fuck's Sake people. more inside

Nano photosynthesis ? "Solar energy is seen by many people as the future in sustainable energy .." Here's something benign, in nanolayers - How it works.

Free Ice Cream at any Cold Stone Creamery tonight from 5-8. I'm not generally a Cold Stone Creamery fan. They strike me as sort of the Starbucks of the ice cream world. I mean, what is it now $12 for a single scoop? But hey, free ice cream, dude.

Billy Bragg's current fav video. More YouTubey goodness. more inside

Free Hug Campaign! [youtube] This is a story about Juan Mann, a man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. Hug a stranger today in the spirit of the free hugs campaign! more inside

Four on the floor I see your four year old playing the drums and raise you this 3 year old rocking out. Oh yeah, well I have a 2 year old playing drums (not as well admittedly). Yeah well I have a fetus playing the congas but I haven't uploaded it yet. (all youtube)