Prince Sues the Internet The amazingly talented and accomplished musician and performer is launching lawsuits against YouTube and eBay among others in order to receive more money for his works. In a show of support, Lars Ulrich plans to get sh*tfaced and break things. more inside

Kilogram weighs less than a kilo. Causes panic among scientists, coke dealers.

Fried coke makes a real splash at the fair. I mean, it was only a matter of time before someone created this efficient manner of bringing your cardiovascular system to a screeching halt.

I want epaulettes on my liberal uniform!

Online worlds to be AI incubators - Wasn't that a Hawkwind album?

Fight for kisses may disturb you or make you chuckle. Either way it's a catchy advert that will get your attention. I'm rooting for the dad. Just sayin'

Led Zeppelin to Regroup; Play One Show As a tribute to famed record executive Ahmet Ertegun, the legendary and infamous heavy rock band will play together for the first time in 19 years. For US$300 per ticket. via MedFizzlin more inside

Marry Our Daughter is a site for those who are dissatisfied with the outsourcing of the "Mail Order bride" industry. If you're willing to tender the "bride price," you too can join a precocious teenager in Bible-approved, marital bliss.

Tennis balls: Little. Yellow. Useful - the tennis ball might be one of the most versatile and useful tools ever invented by ape-like bipedal creatures. Here are 17 useful things they can be employed for. more inside

Joe Zawinul 1932-2007 more inside

The Death of Studley

Republican Senator Accused of Sex Offense. Again. Again. With Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt at her side, the former prostitute Wendy Ellis told reporters that Vitter employed her services several times a week between July and November of 1999. At the time, Vitter was a new face Capitol Hill, having won a special election only months earlier. Formerly linked to the DC Madam, Vitter denied any consorting with ladies of the night in his home state.

Sooner pulls testicles out of a Longhorn.

Kitten eating a Melon - YouTube. Mr kitty likes cantaloupe - YouTube. Kitten and Crow Pals - YouTube. Signs of the End Times.

No, No and Thice NO! Paddington Bear has been forced to give up his beloved marmalade sandwiches in favour of the Devil's own toe-jam Marmite. WTF!

Curious George: TV miniseries? My wife and I finished off Deadwood. Now our TV is lonely and depression has set in. Any recommendations for a good TV or movie series that runs more than 5-10 hours? Can torrents be found for some of the more obscure stuff?

Why Harvard Wants You To Be Unhealthily Thin. A big problem with elite institutions is that, for years on end, people in such places can abuse their positions by saying things that aren't true, before anyone whose opinion counts notices. A particularly clear example of this is provided by the Harvard School of Public Health, which for many years has been pushing a phony claim with great success. The story is simple: That it's well-established scientific fact that being "overweight"--that is, having a body mass index figure of between 25 and 30--is, in the words of Harvard professors Walter Willett and Meir Stampfer, "a major contributor to morbidity and mortality."

Happy Conception Day! The Governor of Ulyanovsk, Russia has decreed Sept. 12 a Day of Conception and is giving couples time off from work to procreate.

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French Prints from 1910 which depict life in the year 2000