New technology catches Hitler off guard "I understand you didn't like the movie last night," he says. "I know what you want. You want Gone with the Wind." more inside

Will it blend?

Big Stranger Rodeo For those of us who weren't exposed to this UK telly show, here's a (YouTube, yep) look at the fine art of leaping onto the backs of humans and hanging on for dear life. Don't click, GramMa! more inside

I'll wash your mouth out with "Stephanie"... Say "hand me the screwdriver" to a lexical-gustatory synesthete, and his mouth may be filled with the taste of strawberry ice cream. Lucky bastards. more inside

What's your favorite watering hole? Link to a real watering hole. In Africa. Live. With video and sound. And real animals. Best viewing times are dusk and dawn, Africa time (I think it's +7 hours from CST). via

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Visionary Film Maker Robert Altman Dead at 81 more inside

Curious, George: Writing shower invites: I need help with "touchy" bridal shower invitation wording. more inside

Me and my pet rhino. Ah.

"One" a la Bank of America. [YouTube] Recorded live at a Bank of America seminar: Two guys in ties turn U2's song into an homage to a corporate merger. more inside

Corset of steel Talented man makes metal corset for elegant friend. She includes pictures of antique steel corsets on here. more inside

The Uncoscious Art of Demolition showcases the best in the architecture of absence, ghost buildings and demolition patchwork. Originally inspired by the work of Jose Antonio Millan.

Most requested songs at funerals. What would you want played at your funeral?

SkyMaul: Happy Crap You Can Buy From a Plane Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Travails Travels. more inside

What if Stan Lee worked for Jack Chick? Excelsior!!!

Jonathon Rowe muses on the Romantic naivety of Milton Friedman. Amidst a plethora of discussion of the intellectual legacy of Milton Friedman, Rowe throws a light upon what is perceived as realistic and hardheaded amongst economists by taking a look at his encounters with the person of Milton Friedman.

Ads with comments. For those that mute/fast forward ads and wonder if they missed something. more inside

The Cat Came Back (excellent short cartoon) more inside

My favorite photoblog. Curious George: Do you have a favorite photoblog, too? more inside

East Village style in the 80's: interview and photo gallery. "On The Street" was a photo-column by Amy Arbus that ran in the Village Voice during the 80's. Here is a brief interview with her and a sample of some of her photographs. Journey back to the time when leggings, asymmetrical haircuts and skinny pants were new and exciting. more inside