Today is National Medal of Honor Day. Word is: "Conceived in the State of Washington, this holiday should be one of our most revered. Unfortunately all too many Americans are not even aware of its existence." Thanks Joker961 for helping raise our awareness.

On a lighter note, today is also Tolkien Reading Day, celebrated on what is the (spoiler alert) downfall of Sauron. You're going to have to hurry to fit in the entire trilogy before tomorrow. Not sure if you're allowed to skip The Hobbit.

Honored Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Plazma Burst 2. Infinite Tower RPG. Shorty.
Links:	Weird magazines. Thanks Digg.
Stories:	RIP New York Times Elizabeth Taylor Obit Writer, 1933-2005. Thanks Neatorama. Council slaps ban on child's play. Thanks Boing Boing.
Science:	Men AND women might both be from Mars. Humans and Animals - An Ancient and Complex Bond. Thanks j.c.f. Occasional physical and sexual activity bad for the heart.
Media:	CIA's 'Facebook' Program Dramatically Cut Agency's Costs. Fat Ho Burgers. Thanks Roger.
The Funnies:	Ackbar's Admiral Exam. Thanks Meredith.