Firing Missives Over Vietnam: Kerry's Special Delivery Finds a Reply Waiting, from the Washington Post. "With Patterson in pursuit, Cleland wheeled back to his car and escaped without handing over the letter. 'He's quite mobile in that thing,' Patterson marveled."
Bring on the 'price gougers', from Boston.com.
If He Only Had a Heart: John Kerry tanks on The Daily Show, from Slate.com.
Tunes, a Hard Drive and (Just Maybe) a Brain, from The New York Times, courtesy of Cam.
Deadliest states for driving: Rural states, especially in the West, have the highest traffic fatality rates, from CNN.com, courtesy of Ed. Massachusetts is the safest -- now there's a surprise.
Poverty spreads, from CNN.com, courtesy of Ed, who says, "1.3 Million more below poverty line. Send them all to Gitmo! In this post 9-11 world, it's unpatriotic to be that lazy. Especially with all the tax relief they've been getting!"
Setting the record straight: There was no misinterpreting Iraqi players' anger at Bush's campaign, from SportsIllustrated.com, courtesy of Ed.
Cheney splits with Bush on gay marriage ban, from Boston.com.
The Unpolitical Animal: How political science understands voters, from The New Yorker.
`This is what I saw that day', from the Chicago Tribune. "There were three swift boats on the river that day in Vietnam more than 35 years ago--three officers and 15 crew members. Only two of those officers remain to talk about what happened on February 28, 1969. One is John Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate who won a Silver Star for what happened on that date. I am the other."
It's Just the 'internet' Now, from Wired.com.
US soldier sues over Iraq call-up, from the BBC.
Jedi Knight Rider, from Wired.com. Obi-Shawn's H-Wing fighter.
The "Osh-Kosh," a very cool little computer.
Terror list snag nearly grounded Sen. Kennedy, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A, who says, "Coincidence? You have got to be friggin' kidding me."
Senators Stump for Favorite Films on TCM, from Zap2it.com, courtesy of Alison.
Marry Blaire, courtesy of Abigail via Rachel.
Unwilling participants: Iraqi soccer players angered by Bush campaign ads featuring team, from SportIllustrated.com, courtesy of Ed.
Moore books deal to publish soldiers' letters, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A.
American's Gold Inspired by Golden Retriever, from The New York Times.
Olympic Tech: Bobby J and his funky chainrings, from VeloNews.
Just Keep It Peaceful, Protesters; New York Is Offering Discounts, from The New York Times. "Law-abiding protesters will be given buttons that bear a fetching rendition of the Statue of Liberty holding a sign that reads, 'peaceful political activists.' Protesters can present the buttons at places like the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Sex, the Pokémon Center store and such restaurants as Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too and Applebee's to save some cash during their stay."
Florida: 800,000 Cubans, 3 million old people, and my girlfriend's dad--the keys to victory in the Sunshine State, from Slate.com.
Bear drinks 36 cans of favorite beer, from Boston.com.
Google Sharply Reduces IPO Share Price, from the Washington Post. Mark A says, "Chalk up one more for the i-bankers."
Tired of waiting months to see a doctor? 'Same day' service catching on, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A.
What Happens When You Buy a Post Office on eBay, from The New York Times, courtesy of Mark A.
Report: SUV safety gap grows, from CNN.com, courtesy of Ed.
The Elephant in the Advertisement: Does Skippy's new spot target stoners?, from Slate.com.
Realty Bites: Why do you still need an agent to buy a home?, from Slate.com.
Pleasant Surprise of the Week: Karl Rove isn't as smart as we thought he was, from Slate.com.
Holy Terror: Religion isn't the solution -- it's the problem, from the LA Times.
Moore takes aim at CIA nominee, from CNN.com, courtesy of Mark A.
Powell, black cat to cross paths on Friday 13th, from CNN.com. "Asked why Powell would interrupt his day of dealing with foreign potentates for a feline visitor, the U.S. official said: 'If you had a cat named after you that won the Cat Fanciers' Association cat of the year -- I mean that doesn't happen every day. This is recognizing a cat of outstanding ability.' "
Crash course, from Boston.com, courtesy of Alison. "Rusty Haight makes a living crashing cars and styudying the results. And he's not about to let a little black box put him out of business."
Great-grandmother, 94, hopes to walk her way into U.S. Senate, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A.
George Hincapie (USA) gives a 'thumbs up' for Team USA, from Cyclingnews.com. That's not a thumbs up: either George is doing the shaka sign, or he's flirting with a podium girl...
Apology given for lemonade stand closing, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A.
We Watch the Daily Show Even Though You Probably Tivo'd It or Something Yourself: Swift Novak, from Wonkette.com. "The Daily Show is still the only 'news' program effectively mocking those Swift Vets ads. This time in their crosshairs: Bob Novak, 'douchebag of liberty.' "
America's Worst College: Let's choose our president by popular vote, from Slate.com.
Shop the Vote: Wal-Mart = Bush. Costco = Kerry. Costco's Winning, from Slate.com.
Sauce for the Hamster: Vets debunk Kerry's hamster rescue, from Slate.com.
UglyDress.com, the archive of the world's worst Bridesmaids dresses.
Bushenfreude Revisited: How the president's tax cuts have revived Democratic fund-raising, from Slate.com.
International team to monitor presidential election, from CNN.com, courtesy of Mark A.
Bush-backers-only policy riles voters at RNC rallies, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A.
Concrete Poetry (at the Tour de France), from UnderConsideration.com, courtesy of Tad.
California's SUV Ban: The Golden State has outlawed big SUVs on many of its roads but doesn't seem to know it, from Slate.com.
Check out this message from Will Farrell as George Bush, courtesy of Paige and Mak A.
Franken's liberal radio show gets late-night TV berth, from Detroit Free Press, courtesy of Alison.
Living Large, but on the Fly, from The New York Times.
On the Road in China, from NPR.org, featuring Rob Gifford.
Hello Kitty de Milo, courtesy of Tad. Here are some more funny photos of Hello Kitty art: Hello Kitty Totem Pole and art by Kennth Cappelo.
Stone wanted to kiss Berry in Catwoman, from Ireland On-Line, courtesy of Mark A. So, just one more thing to blame on George Bush...
Springsteen, R.E.M., other big acts embark on tour, from USA Today, courtesy of Mark A.
Governor's bobblehead says farewell to arms, from SFGate.com, courtesy of Mark A.
Feminism slapped by Vatican, from the New York Daily News, courtesy of Mark A.