Garden of Weedin' Oregon's medical marijuana growers want to win respect, help the sick...and grow the kindest bud on the planet. [via] more inside

Accepting Acceptance. Sometimes, acceptance is a very good prescription. By Cynthia M. A. Geppert, MD, PhD, Psychiatric Times via linkfilter more inside

How British Are You?

Your favourite band has teh ghey. In "this Internet Age of MP3 piracy", homosexuality invades family life through popular music. Parents: make sure your children only listen to these safe bands, lest they become damned for eternity. Brought to you by lovegodsway.org. Sway, love god, sway! more inside

Wife fights off cougar with pen A sorry tale. Husband and wife out walking in California. Husband gets mauled by mountain lion. Wife attacks lion with pen and er, a log. Husband survives. But, is it me, but why did the authorities kill 2 lions subesequently afterwards? The mountin lion is only doins its own thing (protecting cubs, hunting for food etc.) Let the debate begin!

Children's bookplates Great for adults too: a series of colour and black-and-white bookplates by various children's illustrators. Print them out and stick them in your home library.

Timelapse of the 2006 Reno Hot Air Balloon Race

Refugees Find Hostility and Hope on Soccer Field. Early last summer the mayor of this small town east of Atlanta issued a decree: no more soccer in the town park. “There will be nothing but baseball and football down there as long as I am mayor,” Lee Swaney, a retired owner of a heating and air-conditioning business, told the local paper. “Those fields weren’t made for soccer.” more inside

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An Associated Press item about the conviction of two poll workers [nytimes] Did anyone notice this? The elections coordinator of Cayahoga County and a ballot manager were convicted of rigging a recount in the 2004 presidential election.

Jimi Soda Recognizing the opportunity for a high quality, all natural beverage line, delivered to consumers in a high-impact package that connects customers to a legendary entertainment icon and identity, Beverage Concepts secured the exclusive marketing and licensing rights to the Jimi Hendrix brand. Under the brand name Liquid Experience, Beverage Concepts will introduce a complete Jimi Hendrix line of specialty drinks that embody the rock-n-roll passion associated with this legendary musical performer. "Beverage Concepts is committed to providing in our beverage line the same level of excitement, undefined coolness, rock 'n roll feel and unprecedented taste that is synonymous with the Jimi Hendrix image," explained Beverage Concepts CEO Josh Glass. via J-Walk

Guide Horses. For when a labrador just won't do. With pics of course.

Sand sculptures archive (incredible) <--Mucho linkage. (previously) more inside

Domingo to make switch to baritone Pretty bold move at 68!

Happy St Dwynwen's day. Because one St Valentine's day is not enough. Get your Love Spoons out.

Procrastinator's clock How irritating.

Go Sloth!!!! Goooooooo!!!!!

Do You Believe in Magic? NYTimes article on magical thinking. Via Mind Hacks.

Perl poetry. Poetry on any subject, written in Perl.

At least one gas problem has been solved! Though I suppose someone might need to develop some new mufflers...