The new U.S. e-passport will incorporate updated security features and a new design. This design will reflect the varied landscapes of our country and each page will include a quote reflecting the hope and success that is the United States of America. C'mon, you know you've got it in you. more inside

My First Conk -- Malcolm X describes how to straighten out your nappy-headed fro.

MilitaryVideos.net The AC-130 gunship video "Do not engage the mosque". .

If I am elected, they will be terrified!... I myself will be terrified. Toyama Koichi's campaign speech for Governor of Tokyo(utube from the blue). More info on the illustrious candidate here.

Jennifer Maestre pencil sculptures via more inside

And now, a moment of levity for those of us bummed out about Vonnegut. No, there's nothing funny about it. Now stop laughing.

Birds of War. An exhibition to mark the fourth anniversary of the Iraq invasion. Also, a photo essay (flash, sound) on Iraq four years on.

Kurt Vonnegut: 1922-2007 more inside

See the cat? See the cradle? Vonnegut has passed from this earth. more inside

Living in Three Centuries A short photo essay related to age... if you ever wake up feeling a bit old, you'll have a new perspective after viewing Mark Story's photography.

Nickelback Recycles Why write new songs when you can just keep re-releasing the same one? WARNING: Flash and audio (kind of the point of the post, but just sayin'...) via.