I was in erika's shoes. Went to a doctor who gave me meds that got things going (with a side of once-a-month insanity) and I've been annoyed at that ever since.

This is funny:

The ice was littered in Saginaw, Mich., last night. The first projectiles were loose pages of the General Motors annual report. They was followed by a flurry of teddy bears. One account told of a plastic fish being tossed.

There was a hockey game last night between the Saginaw Spirit and Oshawa Generals. But the bizarre antics were the result of a bet, viewed by millions across North America.

The wager was between Stephen Colbert, the satirical host of The Colbert Report, and Oshawa mayor John Gray.

The terms were simple: If the Generals won, Colbert would wear a Generals jersey. If they lost, Oshawa would declare March 20, Gray's birthday, `Stephen Colbert Day.'

Colbert accepted the challenge on his show Thursday night.

With their 5-4 win over the Generals last night, the Spirit have ensured the American host will have his party in Oshawa.

"I'm always disappointed when the Gens lose," said Gray last night from a fan bus heading home. The mayor said he hoped to talk with Colbert's people on Monday to honour the bargain.

"We'll give him an open invitation," Gray added.

The Colbert Report's obsession with the OHL team began in September, when the Saginaw named their mini-mascot Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle, after the show launched an aggressive internet campaign asking fans to vote for the name. Since then, the show has featured regular updates on the team's progress.

When Oshawa held their Teddy Bear Toss last month against Mississauga, Colbert feigned offence since his show contends bears are the "number one threat to America." In retaliation, Colbert posted a link to GM's annual report on his website and asked fans to toss it at the Generals, who are named after the car manufacturer.

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How to answer any question on a physics exam: [link]

Funny even if you don't know or like physics. Maybe funnier.

la la la... everybody's gone....

Which Science Fiction Writer are You?

Me, I'm Gregory Benford. Who I haven't read.

I'm here! And William Gibson.

I was James Tiptree, Jr (Alice B. Sheldon)

I'll answer your Deadwood question in Premium

Can I go in there without fear of getting spoiled for any of the other shows which I'm watching on DVD-lag? Could someone in premium link me directly to the answer post so I can jet in and out with minimum tarnish.

I told my mother ASAP when I started my period because she was having me go see a specialist because I was so damned old an not bleeding yet. I beat the appointment by less than a week. God, I'm grateful to have been spared that.

I am Philip Jose Farmer. I would never have guessed. Especially since I've never even read his books.

Mac stories always make me teary.

Yay new houses for Sue and Liese!

Yay for all the new babies! Lotsa boys happening.

I beat the appointment by less than a week. God, I'm grateful to have been spared that.

Lucky.

yes, I'm still bitter. My gyn played soccer with my dad's grad students. Yeah, NOT WHAT I WANTED TO DISCUSS.

God, that's horrific. Reminds me of when my sister showed up to work at the Jamaican Foreign Service and was greeted by women who'd babysat her. Boundaries!

There's a krav birthday party tonight. Cool guy--he assists me twice a week, and he was adamant I book time.

But I've been kravving all day (till almost 7) and I'm tired and grumpy and it's RAINING.