Live 8: Discuss Everyone generally seems to assume it won't have any real effect on the G8. But then I thought, what if it does?

Ghillie suits. The cheaper burlap suits, sold by others, sell for $550 up to $1140! And burlap sheds ... jute doesn't! These can be worn over ANYTHING, even a T-Shirt! This could be crucial in hot climates.

No Child Left Behind, exactly! more inside

The question on all of our minds: Martha Stewart's prison nickname revealed... more inside

Do you lose time from work due to drinking? Is drinking making your homelife unhappy? Do you drink because you are shy with other people? Is drinking affecting your reputation? Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? Have you had financial difficulties as a result of drinking? Do you turn to inferior companions and environments when drinking? Does your drinking make you careless of your family's welfare? Has your ambition decreased since drinking? Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? Do you want a drink the next morning? Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? Has your efficiency decreased since drinking? Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business? Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble? Do you drink alone? Have you ever had a loss of memory as a result of drinking? Has you physician ever treated you for drinking? Do you drink to build up your self-confidence? Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking? more inside

My life as a courtesan

The Golden Lyre of Ur

Tynwald Day today celebrates the ancient Parliament with various ceremonies. It is the national day of the Isle of Man, and a celebration of its unique heritage. more inside

How to make a perfick cup of tea. Also, a thorough guide to making Pizza. And something about how coffee works, which does not, unfortunately, have a charming picture of a rat.

Daft Punk's "Technologic" performed by robot dogs

Mo Kin (short quicktime movie)

Inebriated George: Decanter Resurrection Mrs. Tool and I bought a sweet vintage mahogany mini-bar, complete with (nearly) complete glassware set a few months ago at an estate sale. Got it for a song. I've spruced up the cabinet's finish and cleaned all the glassware. The decanter, however, has some light moldy spots on the inside. I wish to fill it with Kentucky's finest, and am eager to get it done. more inside

All cereal, all the time! more inside

Happy birthday, Koko! Koko the signing gorilla turns 34 today. Apparently she's spending the day shopping for a new kitten.

Sokath! His eyes open! And Jalad. At Tanagra. Darmok and Jalad on the ocean.

Immortal Technique Bringing Truth in the Form of Hip-Hop more inside

Toronto MeFi/MoFi meetup! Friday night, July 15th. Any Monkeys interested? more inside

And then this. Any Monkeys get to see it? My island was fogged in, and I am nowhere near the right time or place.

A set of notes on alchemy by Isaac Newton has been rediscovered. Newton was a dedicated alchemist. These people and these should be excited. A short biography is here. more inside

America! FUCK YEAH! The US Rocks, so suck on my balls! America! FUCK YEAH! It's your independence day, so blow some shit up!