Tried to take the Hitchens article from the top, but was defeated again by the horrible quality of the writing, and could smell his rotting soul in every line.

Thanks for that, bon. Hating on Hitchens is an excellent way to start the morning.

::updates shrift's xmas list to include football helmet to wear during her commute::

Oh great. Today is a holiday party. There is music. And booze. I'm just going to stay hidden.

::updates shrift's xmas list to include football helmet to wear during her commute::

Maybe a set of spiked shoulder pads too.

From CNN: [link]

President Bush, about to wrap up an intense effort to arrive at a new course for Iraq, now is likely to lay out his plan to the nation early next year instead of before Christmas, a senior White House official said Tuesday.

Bush is giving the country a new Iraq strategy for a Christmas present.

Hey, Sarameg's Co-workers!

She's hiding over here!

Right in front of this monitor.

Gud just made me laugh so hard I think I kinda snorted.

Ow.

That was very funny. If startling.

Great googlie-mooglies. No caffine needed this morning. Gud has seen to that.

Gud just made me laugh so hard I think I kinda snorted.

Yeah, it's too bad that won't translate on the BRQG.

Squirrels to be given contraceptives

SQUIRRELS are to be given contraceptives in a project approved by Scottish ministers, The Scotsman has learned.

The Executive has agreed to fund research into immuno-contraception for Scotland's grey squirrel population.

Ministers want to know if contraception can be given to squirrels safely and effectively and whether this could solve the problem of the rapidly expanding grey squirrel population and the declining red squirrel one.

I have a better idea. If they're concerned about the "expanding grey squirrel population and the declining red squirrel one," why not periodically capture some grey squirrels and dye them red?

There.are.carollers.