Val’s got the latest happenings from Venezuela covered.

Nominees for the World Technology Awards are out (no, I haven’t heard of them either), but both notorious puppy-blender Glenn Reynolds and the godfather of 3D gaming John Carmack are in.

A brilliant cartoon from the Charlotte Observer.

Speaking of Star Trek: do you know who Alan Keyes reminds me of? Richard Daystrom. He had that same erudite quaver that suggested madness or brilliance and probably both. Now that Keyes has come out for reparations, I also expect him to announce that M-5 will be his political strategist. Note to Mr. Keyes: regards to Senator Dunsel.

I still wanna be Lileks when I grow up. ‘Cuz that’s pitch-perfect.

Damon’s frosting McDermott.

Ann Coulter has the Donks’ number, as always.

Ted Rall’s at it again. But Michele ain’t letting him get away with it.

The Germans are in full-scale freakout about the base closings. Mheh.

What *is* up with all this?