Asides

Obama wins it! Sure, not Regan-esque landslide, but we can wait for that in 4 years when Palin tries and miserably fails.

Burn After Reading: Black-as-pitch comedy spoof of the spy thriller genre from the Coen brothers, starring Pitt, Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton and J. K. Simmons - if that’s not a by-line for a winning movie, then I know not what will convince you. I love movies where seemingly simple storylines weave into an intricate plot, and this is probably one of the best that I’ve seen of the type. Definitely not one for the kids though, particularly with Malkovich in fine form as a swearing alcoholic ex-C.I.A. analyst at the core of the hijinks. ★★★★ ...

Earth from Above: The Big Picture Blog - you know the drill; gorgeous, stunning photos I’d pay good money for etc etc. Go already!

In the Air: Malcolm Gladwell reflects on the process of invention, and whether some discoveries or inventions are somwhat inevitable, or whether they really are singular as our single-cause minds naturally prefer.

The Pentagon is convinced terrorists could use World of Warcraft as a terror planning tool: In it, two World of Warcraft players discuss a raid on the “White Keep” inside the “Stonetalon Mountains.” The major objective is to set off a “Dragon Fire spell” inside… Except, in this case, the White Keep is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. “Dragon Fire” is an unconventional weapon. Oh boy.