It's amazing that the Wu-Tang Clan has gone this long without a major schism. The nine men proved that a large-scale collaboration could work, even in the world of rap music. They'll go down in history as the exception to the rule. Since the death of Ol' Dirty, things have been uneasy. Even with the release of 8 Diagrams, the group is on the brink of breakdown. tjc

Hear what Clark W. Griswold has to say about any number of things. Oh, Sparky! jmj

If you had a Commodore 64, check out c64.com. They have an extensive list of games that you probably don't even remember playing but you did. For me: The Goonies, Loadrunner, Spelunker, and California Games. And the first piece of music that I ever owned in digital form was "Axel F" from Beverly Hills Cop. tjc

Speaking of video games, Halo 3: The 'Third Wave' of Destroying the US. glc

A forecast of the future for 2008. The predictions are meant to define events from an undetermined future time. Yes, these things are possible, maybe even probable. But looking back at last year's predictions, there is no telling when they can be verified. Why not tell me what will certainly happen next year, rather than what will probably happen ten years from now? Seems much more valuable, like this Extinction Timeline by author Ricahrd Watson (via kottke). 2007 extinctions: Lindsay Lohan, low documentation mortgages, letter writing, and Tony Blair. Spelling is due to be extinct in 2022. It's not already? tjc

Scientific American questions the policy of replacing old nuclear warheads. glc

Global nomads, listen up. The Times has your 53 places to go in 2008. Laos and Lisbon check in at the top of the list. glc

Also from the Times, and something all those looking to start the new year off right might be interested in. This just might help you keep those healthy resolutions of yours. glc

It seems as though Joe can predict Heisman winners: Tim Tebow, the first sophomore to ever receive the coveted award. tjc

I've always wanted a secret compartment book. I would've preferred a secret hallway, passage, or the like (Webster had it and this company provides it), but this will do. (via Boing Boing) tjc

The Onion News Network has boiled down the concerns of the upcoming presidential election to one central issue. In two letters: B and S. tjc