Curious, George: Simpletech, my ass. So my removable Simpletech USB drive just stopped working this morning. I've contacted their tech support, but while I wait I ask you for options and 'splanations. more inside

Circus images - a Dutch collection with some marvellous pictures (Flash). Via more inside

Grammar Girl is apparently quite poplar.

Curious Hiking George. Which trails or hikes would you like to do one day? The West Coast Trail (temporarily out of order)? The Milford Track? The Camino de Santiago? (For the purposes of discussion, assume no limits on time, money, or skill.)

Half of all children are below average, and teachers can do only so much for them ... Too many Americans are going to college ... Those with superior intelligence need to learn to be wise. Ah, the Wall Street Journal. Ah, the American Enterprise Institute.

Caring for the wounded in Iraq From the New England Journal of Medicine. Warning: Graphic Content

Bam Bam Bigelow R.I.P.