Some very sad news reported by The Independent yesterday.

     Apparently the world's cutest future murder-machine, Knut, has spent too much of his formative years around humans, rendering him a 'psychopath,' presumed incapable of mating with another of his own species. Clearly the solution is to put another polar bear* in a human suit, and Knut won't be able to walk for the involuntary thrusting of his loins. The downside being that this could yield procreation, and until now the only solace I've found in one being attracted to other species is knowing progeny are out of the question.

     This doesn't mean Knut is no longer adorable, it just means he's adorable and terribly damaged goods. Knut is both a furry and a child actor. That poor, poor bear. On the lighter side, observe this hilarious Rebus puzzle (stolen from Salon.com's Broadsheet:)

Hillarebus

Originally posted on boodoo.vox.com

Cheney's coup

A 3-year-old executive order that vastly expanded his power illuminates how the vice president and his minions led us into war.

by Sidney Blumenthal