No Pine Tar Incident This time it's much more serious, and George Brett's not involved. This time it's about the right to pee without cooties lurking nearby. (and I thought Billy was dead.)

Al Gore book excerpt: The Assault on Reason. Also, a look at Gore as a stealth candidate in the 2008 presidential race.

Steely Dan - The Making of "Peg" Y'know I'm starting to see the benefit of this whole U-2be thing. Here's a great 10 minute video with solo'ed tracks and commentary from the Steelers about the making of one of the hippest "13-bar blues" songs, "Peg". Also, The Dissection of "Deacon Blues". via Fagenfilter more inside

Pursue the Passion - Three recent college graduates dealt with the post-college "What now?" freak out by touring the country and interviewing professionals who are passionate about what they do. more inside