Spurious George - So what happens if you are confronted, with the truth, small & pathetic though the truth may be, that you are an asshole? more inside

Cryptome Eyeball Series - pictures of hypocrisy & reality. Be warned, although most of these look benign, I cannot say that some of them might not be graphic. However, I can say that this next selection IS graphic, so don't look at it at all if you are squeamish: The Face of War, pix taken in order to identify the dead of Fallujah in November 2004. Be warned, these corpses would make Romero gag, but we must see what war will wreak. More: Dahr Jamail on Devastated Iraq. The Tsunami of Iraq. To defeat war, we must see the evil that it has wrought. To fight evil, we must know the face of evil. more inside

The Big Lebowski & Buddhism - The Dude is Buddha, & the movie is about the quest for enlightenment. Maybe. more inside

Mario on Piano Music Sheet - Some time back I posted about a guy playing Mario Brothers music on piano blindfolded (you can watch the .wmv of that guy here, now, cos it got moved). Well, here is the sheet music, from the man himself, the blindfolded pianist. Glub knows why I felt the need to post this, as likely nobody will care; obsessional compulsive posting, probably.

Dr. Gene Ray interviewed on TechTV (Windows Media File - right click & save) - I had no idea that the Time Cube guy had been interviewed on TV. Here we can see him explain his ideas in his own words. If those are words. c/o Time Cube Central more inside

Lovely big elephant gets painted - and appears to enjoy it. After all, elephant skin is very sensitive, so they say. Probly lovely tickles. Ky00t.

How to say "Death to America" in Arabic - PLUS: How to say "Death to America" in Farsi.

World's first Open Source Beer - Vores Øl. Based on classic ale brewing traditions but with added guarana for a natural energy-boost. VOOMPAH! more inside

Life In 2000 AD - Will it be worth living? From a 1961 edition of Weekend Magazine. And will there be Judges who ride around on big bikes? Via j-walkblog who don't think it is genuine. Plus: What 1974 thought 2003 would be like. This vision of Christmas 'in the future' genuinely comes from the Dr Who annual 1974. via me @ Nerdfilter

What the hell is happening at McMurdo? - The US base at McMurdo in Antarctica has been undergoing dramatic evacuation procedures of all personel assisted by the Russians, largely ignored by world media. What the fuck is actually happening? more inside

Curious Chy: Where's Moneyjane? - Last time I saw Monejane post was.. uh.. I think before New Year. I sent her a NY email message, & the delayed reply was a little downbeat, without wanting to expose private shit (not that there's anything to expose). Plus I lost the link to her blog. I dig Moneyjane & enjoy her writings, think she's a vibrant chick. Let's send out a big monkey hoot to tell her we love her? I miss her & let's get her back.

Israeli McDonald's Pulp Fiction 'McShuarma' commercial (download) Now, people, I hate McDonalds, because I think the food sucks. But I grokk this Pulp Fiction spoof, cos it's good. Download from the link provided above, click here to watch it. Dead-on Jackson & Travolta impersonations. .MPG format. more inside

The Boy With Enormous Nostrils - from an Inuit Story.

La biciclette, trasforma - FLUIDA.IT è il mezzo di trasporto ad alta tecnologia ideale, progettata secondo criteri di maneggevolezza ed eleganza. Leggerissima, flessibile, poco ingombrante, di facile utilizzo, FLUIDA.IT è stata concepita delle esigenze del 'nomade metropolitano', per assecondare sia i ritmi dinamici della vita quotidiana, sia i momenti di relax.

What kind of Intelligence do you have? - It's one of those little questionaire things which are usually not very deep or in any way scientifically valid, but which still can be a fun way of exploring your own attitudes. Also, what kind of Soul are you? Lightweight little timewasters. And why not? more inside

Subservient Blair - First there was subservient Chicken, then there was uh.. that subservient bit of totty, then there was subservient President. Now Tony B.Liar gets the treatment. Tell him to be honest.

Here Y'are: Free Frogurt - Just print this coupon out & run on in to a TCBY (whatever the hell that stands for) store. One free cup of TCBY Low Carb Lovers frozen yogurt. But only one each, remember! Offer expires at the end of January. And no, I do not own a franchise, nor am I being paid for this. It's free, dammit.

The Nectar of the Gods is under threat of extinction - Pulque, the ancient drink of the pre-Hispanic Mexico favoured by the Aztec elite, is in danger of disappearing from daily use into museums and anthropologist's notebooks. In other South-American & ancient civilization themed mind candy, the first Andes civilisation is being studied. The zenith of the culture was from 3000 to 1800BC. They constructed complex buildings & irrigation systems.

Burton & Jefferson meet Roger Ebert at a party. PLUS: Burton anchors FOX News (with Jefferson). PLUS PLUS: Burton & Jefferson reminisce. Cartoon Humor with Rude Words & Ironic non-political correctness. more inside

The New Year is celebrated differently around the world - You don't say? Well I never. Here are a collection of New Year traditions from all around this wonderful little blue-green planet floating out here in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the Western spiral arm of the galaxy. more inside