- Bakersfield man pissed off that the local school district was changing the names of the winter and spring breaks to the Easter and Christmas break lit an American flag, a fake Revolutionary flag, and a Christmas tree on fire. When he saw the sheriff coming towards him, he set himself on fire - AP

- "With the Wiimote strapped firmly on your hips, you must thrust and gyrate in a 'pleasing' manner. For the sexually inept, your conquest just may fail and she will fall asleep, turn the TV on or just get up and leave. Those that you satisfy will earn you libido points and help you as you go along. But enough bad reviews and the girls will be laughing and pointing at you as you walk by." - BB Spot

- Fascinating list of all the female teachers busted for getting it on with their students, including the twin teachers in LA who were popped last week for being with a female student - World Net Daily

- How about giving some charitable gifts this year? - Metafilter

- Sir Bono? - MSNBC

- Hillary Duff Barbie? - AP

- Sean John "faux" fur coat being sold in Macy's contains real fur - dog fur - consumerist

- Le Fuzz is training with CHiPs this month, so bonne chance. - Modesto Bee

- Rockies GM says rumor about Todd Helton being traded to the Angels is false - Rocky Mountain News

photo of the Mormon Temple in Westwood by the laughing squid