The Origins of American Animation

Jorn Barger is alive. Whether or not he's well is a matter of opinion. Fans of his blog became concerned after a 2 month haitus from updating. Finally chum Eric Wagoner posted this in hopes of finding him, which he did recently. Apparently Born simply moved to another apartment... and didn't tell anyone.

British university students are up in arms over Blair's proposal to increase university fees. His plan includes deferred payment which begins only after you're making $25,000 a year. NPR [audio file] points out these payments are interest free. [First link is pop up hell.]

Saltacol [Flash game. Warning: addictive]

Which Historical Lunatic Are You? From the good folks at... wait for it... Rum and Monkey! more inside

Barry White Like You Never Heard Him Before

Mini-You.

Fan site writers banned from the Sims Online. Since the Alphaville Herald starting interviewing prominent abusive players and reporting real-life crime, in-game references to the site have been deleted, and the writers' game accounts have been closed. It must not be okay to publicize the game's sex trade, while organized crime is alright. (Via Terra Nova.)

Before there were aliens to abduct hapless rural wanderers, other mysterious beings did the work for them. Here is the story of Robert Kirk . more inside

Killographic: Violent games are corrupting our children! Addicting them body and soul. Like masturbation only not as sticky. Or as fun. (via Penny Arcade)

Retired Generals 'come out' against Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy - Three retired military officers, two generals and an admiral who have been among the most senior uniformed officers to criticize the "don't ask, don't tell" policy for homosexuals in the military, disclosed on Tuesday that they are gay. (NY Times link)

GloFish : Looking for that perfect gift for the special little raver in your life? How about a black light and a genetically modified fish that glows red.

Fossil Penis Spam Scientists discover world's oldest fossilized penis. In other news, a revolutionary new pill promises to enlarge it. Spam scientists are still trying to figure out how to send unsolicited emails to dead five millimetre long crustaceans.

Test your knowledge of RVs in the movies!

Guy: I'm crazy over you... (I really am)

Gettin Bizzy. ATF Director to Head Music Industry's Anti-Piracy Efforts. more inside

The Yuckiest Little Miniature Golf Course in the West. The first hole is called "Poo Monkey." [Via Milk and Cookies.]

Can you drive? [note: shockwave] Apparently, I can't.

Stocking Stuffers. Looking for something for the sex-positive vegan dyke on your holiday gift list? Not often that a lesbian/feminist owned business gets product placement in Playboy. [Obviously, this may be NSFW for some]

What Your Great-Grandparents Spent Their Allowances On.