The A-11 ("All 11" receivers) formation works because it is so random you can't plan a defense. More at the Freakanomics blog.

New York's mayor proposes a change to the city's term limits. You know, because he's that invaluable. Meh.

Others have let me know that the burger kind of sucks, but the picture comparison puts all into perspective.

Folks weren't unhappy because it grouped redheads and monkeys but instead because it excluded blonds and brunettes. Go figure.

[I asked about the redhead hate when I was in the UK last month. Apparently it is a sitcom plot and not much else.]

It's the Onion. The punchline is in the headline but read the whole thing.

This level of self abortion and discipline is alien to me but it is neat that someone else has done it. (via). Plus he is occasionally a mustache wearer [at regular intervals?], so I'm sympathetic.