Curious, George: I had my car window smashed last night. (SMASH!). Anybody have any experience with getting a car door window replaced? That is, how much should I expect to pay? Is this something I should get the dealer to take care of, or any old glass place? more inside

Tiffany Brissette was the actress who played VICI the robot on that glorious 80s show Small Wonder. Here she is immortalized by an obsessive and confused fan base (David Zapasnik asks "have you ever ridden a robot horse?" among other things; his post is must-read). Another young girl points out "You're so beautiful in so many ways, & so are your hands & knees." more inside

Sometimes somebody figures out exactly what the internet is for. I present, for consideration by the academy, Cat Town. Start by meeting the cast. Then watch all the nail-biting episodes!

The Whitney Biennial (flash) is in full effect, again! "While there is no substitute for experiencing the 108 artists' work in person, the online version of the exhibition should serve as an introduction to the themes and questions posed in the 2004 biennial." Need a modern art blog to go with it? Or just a comprehensive guide? more inside

Fat Day is a band that, with their last release, included a postcard, inviting fans to write songs for them -- whatever that meant. Many did. 21 postcards were chosen, and released as a new album ("Fat Day - IV"). This is a new kind of music - before, we had Do It Yourself. Now, Do It For You. Incidentally, there's also Hamsters who will make music for you. Anybody else? more inside