MrsBlue and I are currently working through a disagreement over whether to get a portable air conditioner. For ten years now we've been able to get by with only one AC unit, which is up in my office, relying on the high ceilings, ceiling fans, and other elements that keep the house bearable in the summer. This current heatwave has finally got me willing to give in on this, but as has been repeatedly demonstrated, my willpower pales in comparison with my better half's as she is remaining stubbornly steadfast in her refusal to consider this.

Melting Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Organ Trail. Thanks reddit. Catch the Candy Mech. Superfighters.
Links:	17 Real Life Mysteries. Thanks nin via Digg.
Stories:	'Star Wars' Deleted Scenes: Complete Saga Blu-Ray Includes Forgotten Footage. Tenn. black bear saved from jar stuck on its head. Ridley Scott's 3D Alien remake plans. Thanks nin.
Science:	A quick rip-off eases ouch factor. Thanks Neatorama.
Images:	The last shuttle mission - Atlantis - STS-135. Thanks Jim. Bald Eagle Lands on Grave at US Military Cemetery.
Media:	MMA- All Nut-shot Edition. The New York Times Homepage.
The Funnies:	xkcd- Mimic Octopus.