So has evolution come to a stop? ArtsJournal>

Take your cat for a walk.

Curious George: NSFW? Why aren't you working, instead of browsing the internet? I've been part of large-scale 'net communities since the mid-1990s, and this "NSFW" stuff is a bit confusing and alien to me. Is "NSFW" just a way of saying "potentially offensive", or "not for small children"? See, I do all my browsing in a private environment, not in more public places. I'm not trying to be a bastard or troll (honest), I'm just trying to learn a bit about my fellow monkeys. Please share your thoughts. more inside

Let's Swap Again (Like We Did Last Summer) That's right, folks. Its time for the second round of the MoFi CD Swap. The innaugural round went quite well and I hope all those who participated, and a lot of those who have joined since, will come along for the ride. more inside

Bobby Fischer arrested in Japan. Reclusive former Chess Grandmaster Fischer, hero to chess geeks everywhere (and inspiration for a swell movie) now faces extradition to the USA. more inside

Friday Flash Fun It is friday right? [ via mooke.org ]

Move over Nguyen Ngoc Loan, there's a new sherrif in town. And he ain't taking no for an answer. more inside

4-D Rubix Cube! A 4-dimensional rubix cube. This is for all you monkeys who beat 20 questions yesterday! Warning: Java applet more inside

Looking for the latest legal thrill? This looks so cool. Check out the photos. (As mentioned in today's McPaper). This can't come to the U.S. fast enough for me. What is it about those innovative Kiwis? Go New Zealand!

Tobacco Farmers Get Bought Out The Senate approved a plan to give the government broad new powers to regulate the cigarette industry, including the ability to eliminate harmful ingredients in tobacco products and forbid advertising that appeals to children. more inside

Interview with a would-be suicide bomber. JR: What was the main reason for you deciding to become a suicide bomber? The one reason in particular. Hussam: The reason was because my friend was killed. The second reason I did it is because I didn't want to go to school.

Racial harmony through pop and lock. Watch a large white boy create a dialogue through dance with several black, urban youth. Truly breathtaking. From Pop and Lock dot Com.

Curious George: How long is your cat's tail? Why I'm asking: The tail on my sweetie's cat, Asta, is 7 inches long; my cat, Hotsy, has a 12-inch tail! Says here that average cat tails are from 10 to 15 inches. So is Asta's short, or Hotsy's long? A good excuse to measure your cat's tail!

Too geeky for the Olympics? Don't like sport? Here's the answer. The Mathematical Olympiad is currently running in Athens, concluding on 18 July. Test your wits against classic past problems. Suddenly, athletics begins to seem interesting...

Let's be Hens!

Are you tired? Tell us why.

MoFi Meet! NEW YORK MONKEY MEETUP 2! July 30th, Friday, 8:30 PM Rock and Rollerskate at Office Ops More info here, here, here, and here. more inside

Thomas Edison Films the Electrocution of an Elephant. (a poem)

Freaky Fables: The classic Punch series online. From Aladdin to Z here's a big collection of timeless tales by Handelsman. I miss the old Punch.

The Work Ethic The Play Ethic. Pat Kane in conversation with R.U. Sirius. (Via die puny humans (the filthy monkey, it plans...))