Mr. Topp and the Big Bad Blog

Following the earthquake in Chile, it was widely reported that the length of an earth day was shortened. Less well reported is the fact that it moved cities. Concepción moved ten feet to the west. Much further away, Buenos Aires moved only an inch westward.

(a glow in the dark beard, by Erin Dollar, and available for purchase)

Europe’s little green men are invading the United States.

The danger of Welsh translations.

Despite yesterday’s incident, I am back to take a second shot at the morning coffee. If more eye trauma occurs, it could conceivably be my last.

Some strange glass sculptures

Experience the magical atmosphere?

Do you use LinkedIn? You may want to read this.

This silly US Senate crisis over Roland Burris appears to finally be over. I still have no idea how the Senate felt it was OK not to allow a legally-appointed Senator to be sworn in. That would set a precedent empowering government not to allow democratically-elected members.

Do you understand Freakonomics continued obsession with buying organs? I’m not sure I do. And I cannot imagine any court ever actually considering a demand for the “return” of a donated organ.

Ninja cat:

And finally, the webcomic of the day: