The fabled Northwest Passage, first navigated in 1906 by Roald Admundsun after many failed expeditions, is set to become navigable year round if current warming trends persist.

Fear our Democracy! The Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform in British Columbia is poised to make a historic recommendation to the people of this province that may well bring fairness and proportionality to our Legislative Assembly. On May 17, 2005 voters will participate in a referendum asking whether we should drop our First Past the Post electoral system for the Single Transferable Vote. [warning: last link flash w/ no load indicator]

The Periodic Table Table - What, how and most importantly why. more inside

Gmail security vulnerability revealed An Israeli news site is reporting that a hacker has identified a means to spoof gmail authentication using an XSS exploit. [Via Slashdot] more inside

What is greater than God, more evil than the devil...etc. Test your mental fortitude with these Riddles of varying degrees of difficulty. more inside

Man telephones his own funeral

You will become a great bore in your later years.

Lets play a game of Spot the Humping Dogs

Curious George What do you use as a p2p filesharing application? more inside

Ninjai: The Little Ninja This is a brilliantly done flash cartoon. Somewhat violent, but also beautiful and intriguing.

Move over Mr. Schumacher (shockwave) It's friday!! Time for some fun. And no, there is no point to this little racing game. Just drive baby, drive.

"Of all my inventions, the glass armonica has given me the greatest personal satisfaction." - Ben Franklin