Bush compares Iraq to WWII . . and I disagree most strongly. A link currently underfoot of the blue is ostensibly a defense of the US invasion of Iraq and subsequent decade + long occupation. So - help me out here - can YOU make a case justifying this war? Even if you don't agree with it? more inside

Run, Run Away You may have heard the tale of Runaway Bride Jennifer Wilbanks, or more recently the story of the Piano Man, discussed here, but when you see another news article about someone abandoning their life . . or trying to . . does it make you wonder about running away?

The mother of a U.S. soldier slain in Iraq was denied a face-to-face meeting with President Bush - that's about all that isn't politically tinged in the story of Cindy Sheehan Salon. But an estimated 1,600 coordinated candlelight vigils indicates something that approximates a movement. As people Gather around her or get frustrated with the situation, the POTUS' says "I think it's also important for me to go on with my life, to keep a balanced life." more inside

Let's Save Our Environment Flash, video, sound Mtv has finally gone too far. Friday fun! more inside

Philosophy made easy The books which defined the way The West thinks now. In their own words, condensed and abridged to keep the substance, the style and the quotes, but ditching all that irritating verbiage. You there! Get you some philosphizin! These talking heads actually have things to say! And in these handy abridged formats, you cant afford not to question the nature of knowing and being! Come on down and test drive some today!

Who Killed Rock Radio? Fred Durst, obviously. While some make the point that everything's just fine, I personally haven't listend to rock radio in a long time. You? more inside

Limerick Contest! Fed up with the stories of equine shenaningans? Feast on the delight of bawdy rhyme. a.k.a. "Hey everybody! Let's put on a show!" more inside

Truthmapping. If you've been active in any of the political (or other) threads that attempt debate around here with varying degrees of success - perhaps this format is for you. via

CIA Gains Powers In Ireland US INVESTIGATORS, including CIA agents, will be allowed interrogate Irish citizens on Irish soil in total secrecy, under an agreement signed between Ireland and the US last week. Suspects will also have to give testimony and allow property to be searched and seized even if what the suspect is accused of is not a crime in Ireland. more inside

The Forgotten Technology Could this be how the Pyramids were built? Perhaps the key to Coral Castle? A fun read, either way.

Studies: Most foreign fighters didn't wage terror before Iraq war. New investigations by the Saudi Arabian government and an Israeli think tank — both of which painstakingly analyzed the backgrounds and motivations of hundreds of foreigners entering Iraq to fight the United States — have found that the vast majority of them are not former terrorists and became radicalized by the war. more inside

Unborn babies carry pollutants Unborn babies in the United States are soaking in a stew of chemicals, including mercury, gasoline byproducts and pesticides, according to a report released yesterday. . . "If ever we had proof that our nation's pollution laws aren't working, it's reading the list of industrial chemicals in the bodies of babies who have not yet lived outside the womb". . . more inside

Happy Birthday Blue! As mentioned here, here, here, here, sort of here, kinda here, here, here, more inside

Fabio After Dark! Listen up men, and listen up good. If you want to score with the ladies, the special ladies, there's only one way to go about it... if you want to open the lock to their hearts, then consider Fabio to be the key. Fabio is a muscular man of mystery. . . Sure, you could pick up one of the many, many, many romance novels that he's appeared on the cover of... But if you really want to get into the mind of this Italian inamorato, you need to hear his thoughts on love straight from his pulpy lips. Yes, Fabio recorded an album called "After Dark," and while you may not see it on TRL anytime soon, it boggles my mind why it hasn't become the #1 selling album in the history of the world . . . via Linkfilter

NPR, PBS DOA? A [United States] House subcommittee voted yesterday to sharply reduce the federal government's financial support for public broadcasting, including eliminating taxpayer funds that help underwrite such popular children's educational programs as "Sesame Street," . . . In addition, the subcommittee acted to eliminate within two years all federal money for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. more inside

MonkeyFilter! MonkeyFilter is a Metafilter clone, only with more bananas and less flinging. There are some colorful personalities on the site and lots of interesting links. Check it out!

Some Members of the US Congress are Curious about the rationale for the Iraq War. "We have of course known for some time that subsequent to the invasion there have been a variety of reasons proffered to justify the invasion, particularly since the time it became evident that weapons of mass destruction would not be found." Glad they're getting around to it.

Whizzball! Like you were getting any work done with the #@%! zombie game anyway . . .

Jon Stewart Applies the Smackdown Again This time to hapless CNN "anchors". Will termination ensue? Hopeful fans await. [Quicktime .mov] more inside

Please Do Not Press the Red Button! more inside