It's a Shig. Or a Peep - anyway, it's a pig that has a fleece like a sheep. more inside

Bell Jar Bees - Step 1: stick foundation strips in bell jar on top of hive Step 2: BZZZZZ Step 3: Profit!

War songs. Folk songs brought us together in the 1960s in protest of the war in Viet Nam. "Big Muddy" seems especially relevant today. (via the Mofi thread about the Smothers Brothers.) more inside

Abandoned baby monkey now has a pigeon best-friend.

Oil or Fishing? Have both!! We missed it this year, but howzabout the first ever World Monkey Jamboree is held as part of this? Seriously though, the title speaks for itself. via OK, it's a crap post. They can't all be gems. Just don't throw that skrik at me.

If the Crap is Mine, You Will Not Fine Not satisfied with just being a murderer, OJ's now apparently giving burglary a try.

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.