They Got Older, Too ...and in theory, wiser. We asked the pop icons you grew up with what they've learned about money. Bill Shatner, Cheryl Tiegs, Ron Howard, Denzel Washington, James Taylor and more with a sentence or two on what they've learned about money. via linkfilter

Curious George: Teacher tributes The recent, unexpected death of the favourite tutor of my college years, eminent Shakespearean A. D. Nuttall, prompts me to ask: who are the teachers who helped shape your life? Did they guide you in a subject that would become your life's work? Offer understanding during a difficult time? Or were they just generally cool and inspiring? Post your tales here.

Put Down The Duckie A classic, star-studded musical number to put a smile on your face. [YOUTUBE, MUPPETS!, SINGING] more inside

A million penguins - writing a novel by wiki. Join in! Via spurgeonblog more inside

World Press Photo Awards 2007. The winner, and a few of my favourites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. more inside

The Truth About Beauty. "Beauty is not just a social construct, and not every girl is beautiful just the way she is."

Doomsday vault design unveiled. The Svalbard International Seed Vault, built into the natural refrigeration of the permafrost in Arctic Norway, will safeguard the means to resurrect the planet's agriculture - in case it all goes to hell in a handbasket. more inside