I am constantly distressed and depressed by how fucking stupid people are. Right now, it's how fucking stupid stupid Americans are. Of course I should elaborate on this: I don't mean all Americans are stupid, obviously, and I also don't mean British people aren't also filled with stupid. It's just that I've been reading bits and pieces about the US healthcare reform debates, and am overwhelmed by...

Remember that it's in closed beta, so don't go getting overenthused. And remember that the best way (I'm told) to get a code is to sign up for an OpenID account and hang around, or else to wait until open beta. I have three codes, and I already promised one away. Anybody wanting one of the remaining two can comment here with their email - and kynn , you can do the same if you don't know my...

And a happy new year to everyone! Sure, it's five days later, but here's our first answer post to the year. Let's toast to many happy returns! Or at least a whole bunch. If we're really lucky, we can make it to July and our five-year anniversary. If not, we'll die of alcohol poisoning sometime in March. Either way, it's party time! 1. The game of skittles is sometimes known as what? "That...