silly McSweeney's things

An Open Letter to the Gentleman at the Bar Who Asked If I Would Like a Piece of Him

Who's On First? [The movie rental version.]

science fiction citations

Someone is apparently collecting citations to first usages of terms relating to science fiction (including criticism and fandom), supposedly on behalf of the OED.

SF Citations for OED

They also include guidelines for how to submit citations, if you are so inclined.

To someone such as myself, who just plain enjoys language and its history, and who has a particular fondness for science fiction, this project can be summed up in two words: Hot. Damn. (Or possibly Bad. Ass.) I only wish I could remember where I saw the link to it.

Bush's Iraq exit strategy

The Onion: Bush Announces Iraq Exit Strategy: 'We'll Go Through Iran'

Hee.

gives a new meaning to evangelical environmentalists

Evangelical Leaders Swing Influence Behind Effort to Combat Global Warming

Very interesting crossover. Could be good.

in the department of "I wish this were surprising"

U.S. Says It Has Withdrawn From World Judicial Body

*sigh*