links for 2008-02-21

Realtime slideshow of images being uploaded to Blogger right now.

On Nazi plans to build an orbital "Sun Gun," one of Hitler's many outlandish last-ditch ideas towards the end of WWII.

Christianity Today article on Christian responses to transgenderism.

For some reason GMail doesn't tell you, but "#" trashes messages.

A thrilling little current-free pool right at the edge where people can swim and enjoy the view without going over the waterfall.

So there's a classic radio prankster calling himself "Filipino Monkey." More info here. Well trolled!

"To be the American wife of a Saudi is to forsake familiar freedoms -- or enjoy them secretly -- in exchange for a secure, family-centered life."

Garfield comics with Garfield removed from them.

How the Space Shuttle Atlantis is beging prepared for its next mission, servicing the Hubble Space Telescope.

Create .htaccess files with ease.

Snuggles the Security Bear explains warrantless wiretapping.

"Aircraft marshals" is what you call those guys on the tarmac who wave around the glowy light wand thingies.