Let's Be Friends... A site that could go on for ever. via

Celebrity StupidBowl Picks! Bears or Colts? Colts or Bears? StupidBowl XLI is just about . . oh . . 49? Hours away! Yes, enjoy the predictions of celebrities such as John Travolta, Jimmy Buffet . . um, Okay I don't know who that is . . nnnope don't know them . . uh, some dude . . Anyway - What's your prediction??

It's Just a Plant: A Children's Story of Marijuana. Free .pdf available until Valentine's Day. In French and German as well as English, in case you're teaching your kids and want to work on some, uh, state-dependent learning. more inside

Curious George's birthweight. A very big baby was born in Mexico this week, tipping the scales at 14.1 pounds. How much did you weigh when you first showed up? What are your birth stats?

Curious Storytelling George I recently rejoined Toastmasters and one of the projects I have to do involves storytelling. Specifically, a 5 to 7 minute folktale before a live audience of about ten people. My folktale knowledge sucks. What would you recommend? Anything that is entertaining, novel, engaging and has a cool ending, would fit the bill...

It's a hot Texas Weiner tradition "In its simple, classic form, the Hot Texas Wiener is an all-beef hot dog "blanched" or par-cooked in 350-degree vegetable oil in a fry basket for a few minutes, cooked by another hot vegetable-oil bath in a tilted steel pan until done. . . more inside

Landmark American composer Gian Carlo Menotti has died aged 95. While searching for links I discovered the Database of Recorded American Music, an excellent audio resource which includes many works by Menotti. more inside

We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stand on his head and juggle ice cream. We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to replace the national anthem with 'Gold' by Spandau Ballet. (Personally, I'm with Billy Conolly, and holding out for the theme from the 'Archers'). more inside

North Korea Fights Famine With Flopsies via WaPo: "North Korean diplomats see a possible solution for their nation's endemic food shortage: an enormous bunny in every pot." Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail are not amused.

Bending Light is just one of one of many amazing sets by one of my Flickr favorites: reciprocity. Also of note: Taming light, twisting light, micro world, microscopy and close up on glass. more inside