Today: links from others and important sites to visit!

First off: John Scalzi is giving away an advance reader copy of one of his books to anyone who can convince him they deserve it. The entries so far are brilliant, and it's not too late to add your own! I also discovered the Robot Defense League via this thread. They want the book pretty badly.

From the Graveworm: the ice in the Arctic is cracking. Eeeeek. However, Richard Branson just dedicated billions to eradicating global warming, which is slighty reassuring.

From Glenna: women ponder the amazing concept of "me time." Sheesh.

From Cassandra: a look at recent research regarding medical marijuana.

From various blogs: as a result of the recent harassment of a traveler with an Arabic t-shirt, shirts that say "I am not a terrorist" in Arabic have been created. Go and wear them!

Have a spiffy weekend, everyone. See you Monday.