These people give us pleasure. Children simply in delight! Some of the most amazing balloon creations I've ever seen.

How world maps would look if weighted for population. Or death rates. Or tourism. Fascinating, at least to me. Will undoubtedly provide a springboard for socioeconomic discussion and the like. Go.

Curious, George...new career? I'm seriously considering leaving clinical medicine, but I want to find a career that still takes advantage of my strengths. These include communication, education, relationship building, and (given my surgical background) anything requiring a good deal of manual dexterity. more inside

72 Degrees "is the angle of a healthy erection." It's also a great new shelf for teens, with a secret compartment for hiding your pr0n. Via...

"I probably do need some help, but I don't know if this is the time or place for it." Some boldfaced text, and the general tone, NSFW. Unless you work in animal husbandry. Via Thesmokinggun.

Tempbot. A short film with breathtaking CG work by a gentleman named Neill Blomkamp, previously known for the excellent Tetra Vaal short (which uses the same 3D robot model). (Both links Quicktime, embedded) Here, the model is used to superb effect, and I found the entire thing heartbreaking. Bonus points: look for ex-Wonder Woman Lynda Carter as the (inexplicably) VERY lonely neighbor.

Cat dials 911, saves life. No, really. I'm allergic to them, and I'm not a huge fan of their demeanor, but I know the MoFites loves them some cats. Here's a feel-good news blurb about one I might actually be able to get behind.

The Wake 'n Bacon... The name says it all. Or maybe not...but either way I hope this makes it to market. Via Engadget.

Sex and Food. Together. Well, at least in this interesting blog, which seems to alternate Kama Sutra-like instruction with tasty recipes. Some language vaguely NSFW. Please ignore the "human flesh tofu" link.

I'm sure some of their faces just LOOK like masks. Apparently, wearing a Grinch mask in Wheeling is just plain illegal. It might interfere with law enforcement agents' investigation re. Who Stole Christmas.

"A regular lightsaber is normally used to attack someone but put the word 'rain' in front of it and you have an umbrella. Just an umbrella. All is not lost however, since sturdy umbrellas may also be used to attack man and beast when the occasion beckons." Via BoingBoing.

My friends in Battle Creek, Michigan, are going to be SO pissed. Apparently, some theological scholars now believe that the Number of the Beast (from Scripture) has been misinterpreted for centuries. Maybe we need to change the Michigan area code to 666? -via Disinfotainmenttoday.com. more inside

Melon-O-Lanterns. It'd be a shame to eat these, but they're awfully cool to look at. My first post, so please be gentle.