With all the hoopla surrounding the Grateful Dead and the Live Music Archive, it seems like an appropriate time to auction off Jerry Garcia's toilets and assorted appliances. The end is near. [tnx mjmc]

Real McCoy Genetics.

AP: Arizona Farmers Welcoming Tourists.

Large collection of old and new AT&T/Bell System logos.

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Detailed map of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

"You like? I am handsome, yes?" Mario leers over my shoulder, "You know, many girls like me. Perhaps you like me also?" -The Carpet Men of Istanbul.

Reactions to the positive drug tests of pro cyclist Roberto Heras. Sad.

An awful lot of bicycle porn. [sfw]

Rice-O-Namey: Awesome unique holographic key chain with your name on a grain of rice! Yikes!

How a steam whistle works.

Greyhound racing dogs for sale.

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One of the most powerful people in Washington, Rendon is a leader in the strategic field known as "perception management," manipulating information -- and, by extension, the news media -- to achieve the desired result. His firm, the Rendon Group, has made millions off government contracts since 1991, when it was hired by the CIA to help "create the conditions for the removal of Hussein from power." -Perception management? That's damned clever. [via boingx2]

What countries have legal prostitution?

US Border Patrol uniforms are made in Mexico. Funny 'cause it's true.

A bunch of pot smoking stickers. Nothing wrong with that.

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Your digestive system and how it works.

Santa Claus - The Great Impostor.

Growing dreadlocks, a Ask Metafilter thread.

Photographer, Garth Brooks, and Wal-Mart. Respect the handlers.

A number of the most senior White House officials on the trip, perhaps seeking the comforts of their Texas homes, chose to skip the kimchi in South Korea to go to dinner at Outback Steakhouse - twice. -It tastes like America.

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BBC: Dinosaurs had appetite for grass. Who doesn't?

BBC: Binge-drinking an age-old problem. Woohoo!

Inside the packed arena, it's a big sausagefest for the Lord. The men file into the stands surrounding the large stage with the same anticipation as those arriving for the big game; to some, this is the big game. -Infiltrating the Promise Keepers event in San Jose. [via j-walk]

Crossing the border over California/Mexico's Otay Mountains.

Exploring the lakes of Antarctica.

The shiny blue-and-white mountain bike carried aboard Air Force One "is worth a lot of money," a Chinese security official told reporters. -Bush goes mountain biking with the Chinese.

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Water temperatures where lava enters the sea.

The Amazing Human Cheese Slicer™.

Videos of turkey fryers on fire. [via brdg]

Frighteningly powerful men with large appetites, multiple chins and poor vision: Lou Pearlman, the brains behind such bands as the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, and Karl Rove, the brains behind George Bush.

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Find a Federal inmate!

How did Bazooka Joe lose his right eye? [via infonation]

Saurabh Jha, a 22-year-old in blue jeans, says a woman phoned from Texas recently and told him that, thanks to outsourcing, "You are getting money, food, shelter. You should be starving." She berated him for 12 minutes before she finally allowed him to offer advice that promptly fixed her problem: to unplug her computer and plug it back in. -Anger at outsourced call centers.

Grease monkey coverall. Cute, but $53!? [via my wife]

Interview with pro cyclist Levi Leipheimer.

Photos of turkey meat cuts. More.

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We are a world leader in the privatized development and/or management of correctional facilities. The North American market is growing rapidly, and we are focused on expanding Federal procurement opportunities. -The GEO Group. Crime does pay!

Photos of country singer Garth Brooks throwing a javelin.

Afghan Cooking Channel.

Long, interesting article on cellphones. [via metafilter]

Stealth microphones in binoculars. Sweet.

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The Boehmers, a 13 member family juggling outfit.

British turkey trivia.

No one may assist you in any way (such as cutting up your meal). You must complete the dinner in 1 hour . You may not share your meal even if you don't complete the dinner. If you get sick the contest is over, period. You can order the steak cooked anyway you want. -72 ounces of beef in one hour or it's $50. Beautiful.

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San Franciscans complain about loud Rolling Stones concert? Oy vey.

Request: Can anyone offer assistance in converting this page to CSS so as to avoid using pesky font tags? Your skill and kindness would be greatly appreciated. Send an email to jspsfo at gmail dot com. Thanks.

Encyclopedia of mime.

Follow the Leader, yet another entry from the VeloNews photo contest.

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Bike-stealing bike shop workers bad.

Hoping to get a clear shot, I started toward his stand, moving slowly and praying all the way. I asked God to give me a good shot and to take control of the slug (12-gauge gun) and to drop him on the spot. Because of my breathing problem, I would not be able to help Gary drag the deer very far. -Breathing problem? Hunting prayer? Yikes. [via b-rivets]

An explanation of cricket.

You Really Can! Now available on compact disc for the first time - A complete course on ventriloquism. -$20 plus S&H.

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They want more transparency by film studios and TV programme makers agreeing to disclose all product deals to viewers before shows or movies begin. They also want a cut of the proceeds for their members, who the unions argue should be given a say in the way products are introduced to storylines. -Actors and writers want to cash in on the product placement gravy train.

AP: The Sun to Offer Buyouts to 75 Employees. Damned sun.

Parts of a dairy cow. Find the brisket!

Flipping for Science. Cool. [via presurfer]

Photos of candy apples.

Old labels from Tasmanian apples.

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Great moments in apple history.

Information on over 2,000 varieties of apples.

Photos of old Australian butter factories.

How to buy butter.

Small collection of products with atomic brand names.

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Miniature Irish pubs. [link fixed - sorry]

HFCS from the good folks at ADM. [via cardhouse]

What the West has done to the original recipe for Polish Smoked Sausage is beyond understanding. The poor pigs are turning over in their graves when they see what is being done to their meat. -The mystery of Polish Sausage.

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Runway billboards? Ugh. [via j-walk]

It's part of a cultural shift that increasingly sees health problems as lifestyles rather than diseases. Now the food industry is realizing those lifestyles can have a major influence on spending habits. -Marketers strike again.

Barbecue Pork Ribs with Pepsi Sauce. Ugh.

The Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) is a breakthrough long-range hailing and warning device designed to communicate with authority, affect behavior and determine intent. -Sonic weapons.

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Going the distance 777-200LR.

Japanese superstitions. Also, art and hamburger.

"We caught one of your football games yesterday with the 49ers," said Nick Watt, who covers the royals in England for ABC News. "It was a little confusing. They play for five seconds, and then have a little rest. "And they wear pads, like little girls," Larcombe added. "I'd dare say we don't do that in rugby." -British reporters sound off on football & San Francisco.

From Craigslist: Have you yelled at a stoned guy on a pink recumbent bike?

Setting up a home made cheese press.

Now you can have peace of mind knowing that the Snake Guard® Snake Trap is on guard and working for you 24 hours a day to capture unwanted snakes and protect where you live, work and play. -Excellent.

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AP: Pilot Injured After Cargo Plane Crashes Into N.H. Wal-Mart.

Phil Collins promises not to sing if Genesis reunites. Let it be.

The Gator Gripper. Yikes! [via fawnjotters]

A small collection of logos featuring badgers.

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The National Ice Center's reporting that Antarctic iceberg B-15A has calved into three smaller icebergs, B-15M, B-15N and B-15P. Whew.

Line maps of world subways under construction. [via coudal]

Do not try and outrace a train while bicycling. You may not win.

A buncha way cool flight tracking tools. [via metafilter]

King of the Mountain cow, another entry from the VeloNews reader photo contest.

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Sex in Antarctica and Space?

Deepak Chopra, the spiritual writer who promotes Hindu alternative medicine, is speaking at the Pentagon on "relieving stress in the workplace." Why? "With a global war on terror it is good to give people the skills they need to deal with stress," says Maj. Alan Pomaville, a Pentagon chaplain. -God help us all. [4th item, via wonkette]

Why caffeine is toxic to birds. Also, bird digestion.

Questions about Muhammad Ali.

Diagram of leg muscles used during a bicycle pedal stroke.

Fear God is a very distinct line of scripturally based Christian T-Shirts that were designed to start conversations. We are confident that you won't find more powerful Christian T-Shirts anywhere else! -Fear God merchandise.

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Report Card: Pesticides in Produce. Also, an interactive garden.

We rounded up pretty Cajun girls who could catch gators, crawfish, turtles, frogs and a few other wild things and we put together a sexy Cajun cookbook. -The Cajun Sexy Cookin' cookbook.

A few fairly frightening photos of actor Steven Seagal playing the electric guitar.

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An essay on "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!"

Tour of California?

Meteorites are pieces of asteroids and other bodies like the moon and Mars that travel through space and fall to the earth. They are rocks that are similar in many ways to Earth rocks, but it is exciting to find a piece of another planet here on Earth. -How to identify a meteorite.

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Panoramic photograph of suburban sprawl near San Ramon, California. [via thingsmag]

Top ten reasons to adopt an older dog.

He had to do something innovative to get school kids to eat seafood. So his company developed two coating systems for their seafood products: the Parmesan Portion smells like pizza when cooked, and the Potato Crunch carries an aroma similar to french fries. -From an article in last month's Seafood Business about hooking kids on seafood. Yikes.

AP: Arkansas Man Kills Deer With Bare Hands in Bedroom. Good?

BBC: Rabid vampire bats kill in Brazil. Not good!

BBC: Ryanair plans in-flight gambling. Good?

Victims of the James Gang.

Pickin' on Pink Floyd - A bluegrass tribute. [via mookie]

Roadside repair in China, August 2005 - from this week's VeloNews reader photo contest.

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Sofa graffiti. [via coudal]

Try different foods. Introduce a range of healthy recipes, fruits and vegetables until finding ones they don't resist. -Tips from the AP on getting kids in shape?

A Jerry Garcia movie is in the works? The end is near.

A heart surgery video library.

Some real nice retro cycling t-shirts.

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Multi-lingual bicycling dictionary. Also, praying for a bicycle.

Some sort of Brazilian bike bus. [via mookie]

How to be a bike snob.

The USS Pennsylvania under attack in 1944. An example of the many historic paintings by artist Mark Churms.

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Piece of F-15 crashes into carport.

The true monotony of the work is disguised by 'camouflaging work as fun' - introducing cafes, popcorn booths and ping-pong tables into the offices. Meanwhile, quotas for calls or emails successfully attended to are often fixed at such a high level 'that the agent has to burn out to fulfill it'. -Study on call centers in India. Sounds familiar. [via robotwisdom]

'Lethal Beauty' - A seven part San Francisco Chronicle series on suicide and the Golden Gate Bridge. Also, a GG Bridge suicide-by-location graphic.

Proper magic wand storage and care.

WholesomeWear is a modest line of clothing for "wherever." Our WaterWear is the first to be introduced because the need for modesty in swimwear is greatest and the supply is almost non-existant. -Um, ok. [via the pryhills]

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Still bubbling and burping, and carpeting you with an acrid stench, came the organs and the fat and the guts. Enough, from one cow, to get you about 4km on the train. -Dead cows powering Swedish trains?

All about faith healing.