5 December 2005

  • New York's currently: suddenly arctic
  • Suicide bomber attacks shopping center in northern Israel, killing five.
  • Chavez takes control of Venezula's Assembly, leaving no organized opposition.
  • Under fire for allegations it lacked cultural sensitivity in Katrina recovery, the Red Cross is now recruiting minorities.
  • Former Iraqi PM Allawi accosted by shoe-throwing mob, later described as an "assassination attempt."
  • More dangerous: Being a Sunni candidate in Iraq.
  • All right, so we've agreed we want to get out of Iraq--any ideas? [Cue crickets.]
  • Intensity continues at Hussein trial: Defense team walks out in protest; insults exchanged between witnesses, defendants.
  • Get in line now: The first episode of the Ricky Gervais podcast is now available.
  • The lengthy relationship between New York's skyscrapers and King Kong.
  • If you drink a lot of alcohol, you should drink a lot of coffee. Related: Bathing in wine.
  • Sam Buck has to pay a lot of money--and change the name of her coffee shop.
  • Is it ethical to edit an entry about yourself on Wikipedia? Related: The Uncyclopedia.
  • Lower numbers of men in higher education are a cause for concern.
  • Giant Swedish goat surprisingly attractive to arsonists.
  • Video: Do not honk at this woman.
  • Julie Andrews' son calmly and coolly explores the Andrews-Hitler connection.
  • People didn't like Bryant Park when it was run by drug dealers, and don't love it now that it's run by corporations.
  • How to modify your Moleskine notebook.
  • For handy reference: The military alphabet code.