gained in translation Non-Chinese politicians in Canada give themselves Chinese language names for campaigning John Struan
music Listen to Siouxsie Sioux's absolutely magnificent isolated vocal track from "The Killing Jar" David Pescovitz
social media The Weinstein Effect is already taking a readership toll on the lefty blogosphere Andrea James
cool tools Eri Gentry, founder of DIY biohacker lab, talks about her favorite tools Mark Frauenfelder
tabloids Conspiracy theories abound in this week’s tabloids, or is everyone plotting against us? Peter Sheridan
david bowie Growing Up Bowie: Mark Dery's "All The Young Dudes: Why Glam Rock Matters" Richard Metzger
happy mutants How a Haunted Mansion addict fell in love with the greatest ride on Earth Cory Doctorow
Weird Marilyn Manson reportedly goes through airports with obscenities written on his face to stop paps Cory Doctorow
music Nicki Minaj, discussing sexism in the music industry while applying eyeliner (video) Xeni Jardin