Slashdot did it years ago with zoo.pl, but now the Foes List is finally coming to Facebook. It's about damn time!

I just heard some sad news on talk radio - MPAA leader Jack Valenti was found dead in his Washington home today. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.

Only in NYC: Fainting dieters cause subway delays.

Finally! Am I the only one who has been thinking in 2007 for weeks if not months?

In any case, happy new year, all, and happy new beer to all who enjoy that sort of thing!

The anti-Carter campaign is predictable but off the mark. Anyone who follows the Israeli-Palestinian debate knows that the the term "apartheid" is commonly used by opponents of the wall that divides Palestinian communities in the West Bank. (Or the "separation barrier" as the Israelis call it.)

The always insightful Fareed Zakaria on what we should do in Iraq: secure Kurdistan, fight Al Qaeda, and contain rather than pretend to prevent sectarian violence while the Sunnis and Shiites fight it out. Korea is cited as an example - I would also include Bosnia which is peaceful now after the Dayton accords.

China holds the key.

What did the Hillary machine dig up on Mark Warner that caused him to quit the race?

The Flying Spaghetti Monster appears courtesy of the US Air Force!

A culinary giant passed away last week: Esther Snyder, co-founder of In-N-Out Burger. I enjoyed a Double-Double in her honor yesterday - Animal style, of course. Thanks Esther!

The Nationals did the right thing in keeping Alfonso Soriano rather than trading him. He's been a real asset to the team and - importantly - is getting butts into seats in creaky old RFK. And I get to see him tomorrow when he comes to SF!