Crazy Historians | Ancient Minoan Civilzation, by poetic synopsis to Radiohead's "Creep"

Crazy Band | The Zolas "The Great Collapse"

crazy musician | Malcolm Holcombe "Sittin' Sad"

Respect | Chuck Davis (1935-2010)

hopsing along | How to ask for one more beer, in 50 languages

I have a good friend (I'd dare say a best friend, which, if you've actually come into contact with my ultra antisocial reclusive personality, is a curious statement), that loves his brews. I have several friends that love their brews, in fact... though there's one in mind who will know that I've posted this for him...

Here is a handy web site that translates "One more beer, please." into 50 different languages.

You're welcome.

smarties | Langara College Rethink Scholarship 2010 Call for Entries

DeathWatch | Canadian Democracy

For the first time in history, the Canadian Senate (an unelected body) has voted down a bill previously passed by the Canadian Parliament (an elected body). [cbc]

The Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Stephen Harper, has called for Senate reform before and since being elected, pledging to have members of Senate elected in much the same way as Members of Parliament are -- all the while filling empty Senate posts with allies of his Conservative Party.

Mr. Harper has claimed that Bill C-311, a climate change bill, was "a completely irresponsible bill."

The bill itself is a smokescreen, a distraction, and irrelevant to the underlying issue, which is of immense importance.

It is far more completely irresponsible to allow an unelected body the power to abolish the work put forth by a democratically-elected body. This used to be understood, and no longer seems to be.

We must tread carefully these next days and weeks going forward -- for Canada has taken a step on a path that often leads to revolution.

Heathen | All Dogs Go To Heaven

toob'd | Big Bird

Dossier C | Ants

A collection of information an a single topic of interest. This edition: Ants.

Worker Management Theory: Enslave strong enemies, not weak ones. [bbc]
Multi-cultural Studies: NYC is an ant "melting pot." [NatGeo]
Power Structure Studies: Ant colony behaviour and human projections of intent. [BostonReview]
Field Controversy: The thinking of E.O. Wilson. [IntelligentLife]
Population Studies: Living on top of an Argentine ant colony. [Esquire]
Transportation Development: The autobahn of ants. [economist][wired] [JEB]
Sensationalism Harnessing: Mega-colony rules Europe! [bbc]
Zombie Research: Flies create zombie ants for gestation. [NatGeo]
Stink Studies: Smell saves ants from being "buried alive". [NewScientist]
Reproduction Alternatives: All-female ant species clones self. [io9]

Communication Studies: How ant communitcate with each other.



Structural Review: Ant colony filled with concrete and excavated.

comical | Dilbert

I'll always think of this Dilbert strip whenever I fill out an employee survey from now on!

byte me | 8BITS

crazy musician | K'nann's "Take a Minute"

movin' pixers | All Growed Up!

This is a fantastic article at Rotten Tomaoes with then-and-now photos of child actors.