Bizarre, but apparently true, US interogators are using Sesame Street and Heavy Metal to break the will of Iraqi POW’s.

Wired has a fascinating piece about borders that separate various contested regions around the world. Korean DMZ, US/Mexico, Gaza/West Bank, all good reading.

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If you’re like me you love the patriot act. With that I give you a postit left by the FBI.

Anybody else who’s concerned in these curious times feel they have or are developing a news addiction. I know everytime I find a story, I go straight to Google News.

Everyone raise one hand and masturbate for peace. What a colorful word.

[Thanks Jolene]

So here’s a bizarre story of a man who developed an extreme sex addiction in his 40’s which doctor’s say was caused by a brain tumor.

“The most interesting part of this is getting into the hardwiring of morality and free will,” Swerdlow said. “It raises the question, how free is free will?”

So apparently there was a lot more to the saving private lynch story than we were originally told. A *LOT* more.

[Thanks Johan]

Wacky site How I Died brings all sorts of funny little flash stories. Learn about Enron from the IPO, CEO, or Broker’s perspective, imaging the life of a model or artist, and other funny stories.

[Thanks Jolene]

This is a cool and curious site, reminding me of kids books such as Serendipity and Where the Wild Things Are. Check out Furaribi and Amikiri.

[Geisha Asobi]

In just over four weeks PS1 starts it’s annual summer warm-up series. This year it’s twelve weeks of DJ’s every Saturday 4-9pm. maps + info.

commingle:To cause to blend together; mix.

Here’s a fascinating look at the legal system from a state versus federal perspective. In Arcata, California, it has been criminalized to comply with the Patriot Act.

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Here’s a great gallery of Southwestern Rock art.

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You’ve probably read about it all over, but if not, it’s an interesting read. The big boys are on the defensive over terrorism, some saying that Iraq was just a distraction.

Oh there are conspiracies everywhere. Certainly plenty in NYC. Take the one about the subway fare hike. Some thought it was to fund the 2nd Avenue line.

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So the Voice has a great piece on new technology monitoring the way people walk of all things.

Bridgitte Bardot in her new book A Scream in the Silence leaves no stone unturned, taking cracks at tranny’s, Muslims, and France.

Though I definitely don’t agree with everything she says, I gotta give her props for standing out and saying something in her un-politically correct way.

Here’s a good piece over at Times Online talking about everyone in NY being on drugs of one kind or another, whether they be prescription, or illicit.

We’ve talked about pot and porn before as the true staples of America’s underground economy. Now Eric Schlosser author of Fast Food Nation brings us his new book Reefer Madness.

A climber named Aron Ralston was hiking in southeastern Utah when he became pinned under a huge bolder weighing over 1000 lbs. He was only able to get free by self-amputating his arm!

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Here’s a bizarre story of the name David Nelson being on the selectees list which is similar to the no-fly list but larger. Apparently these lists are based simply on *NAME*.

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Check out the 12-year old strongman i Hercules. Capital-B bizarre.

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Yessiree, there’s one thing missing in America, and that’s enough assault weapons. BTW, assault weapons for those who aren’t in the biz, include UZI’s and SEMI-AUTOMATIC weapons. Like I said, they’re missing on America’s streets, so bring ‘em on back!

[Thanks Dn]

Wacky ads from 80’s biker mags. Can someone please tell me if that’s a chick without a shirt on the back of the bike, or if it’s two dudes?

[Geisha Asobi]

View Ikiningyo the doll art world of Yoshiko Hori. Spooky.

[Geisha Asobi]

Ok folks, I’m not normally big on protests but this one I think is pretty basic. The ACLU is working on a bill which will protect our right to read, that is without government snooping.

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Some female students high school in Chicago were beaten up by senior students in a hazing incident gone bonkers. Five girls were hospitalized, but the perpetrators receive only a 10-day suspension (read vacation), and although they can’t attend graduation, they’ll still receive their diplomas.

A sad and disturbing story of one raid, and how it feels. Welcome to Brazil.

[Thanks Johan]

So it seems the 2nd Avenue Subway Line project may pickup again afterall! Gothamist.

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Read about 14 characteristics. How many of the forteen do you smell?

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Most people these days emphasize the rational, and discount folks who talk of premonition, synchronicities, reincarnation and reading minds.