I gave Hudson the wonder dog a bath yesterday, in case you were wondering why the air all around the globe smells better today. The Gunnar-man is next, though this isn't as urgent, as he doesn't really generate the same stench level as Huddy, though he makes up for it in plain old dirt.

R.I.P.: Ted Stevens Dies at 86 - Long-Tenured Senator Helped Shape Alaska. Thanks Mike Martinez.

Clean Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Worm Food. Thanks Jay is Games. BugWar. Mechanism 3.
Links:	Tron Best Moments. Thanks Digg. Five Video Games That Must Become Movies. 5 UFO Sightings That Even Non-Crazy People Find Creepy.
Stories:	Why the US keeps minting coins people hate and won't use. Idiocy? British man walks entire Amazon river in 2 years. Dancers from Ohio strip club protest at church.
Science:	Hawking- It's outer space or die for humans. Duh. Large waist size linked to 'higher risk of death'. Clue to getting a good night's sleep discovered.
Images:	Mario vs. Star Wars- Misha's Pop Culture Mash-Up Paintings. Some great workplace hilarity. Thanks Digg. World's Weirdest Food Festivals.
Media:	Movie Theater Recap. Quality Cafe Mash-Up. Dutch Somersault Car.
The Funnies:	DOGHOUSE - Out Of Sync. Thanks Digg. UserFriendly. Dilbert.
Follow-up:	Excellent Perseid Meteor Shower Expected Aug. 11-13. Thanks brother19. 11 Health Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know. Very good list. Knicks-Thomas reunion against NBA rules ... and a horrible idea. 'Deadwood: The Compete Series' Blu-ray Officially Announced. Thanks scorces.fan.