Sorry for the Dead Monkey
13 December 2010
I have spent much of the afternoon wrestling with the ogre Ikea Flatpack. We have declared a draw for the afternoon, but I think I have him on the run. Tomorrow, I will shove some drawers in him and finish him off.
Sorry for the dead monkey, but you have to see these — especially Squidworm!
Ten Weirdest New Animals of 2010: Editors' Picks
news.nationalgeographic.com
A fish with "hands," a T. Rex leech, and a self-cloning lizard are among National Geographic News's picks for the weirdest new species in 2010.
(via Michael A Ventrella) I don't care what the reason for this is, the fact of it is a shame.
9/11 Health Bill Blocked in Senate
www.nytimes.com
The bill provided medical care for rescue workers and residents of New York City who became ill as a result of breathing in toxic fumes from ground zero.
12 December 2010
Have just taken dear friend (and publisher) to airport for her return trip to NJ, now will take Girl out for some stuff she has to do. Then return home to do some work of my own. My profile picture is an indication of how little Sunday I'm going to have left for Tad fun.
