I mentioned the French flag that I noticed flying near here just before Bastille Day, noting it appeared at least a day before the actual holiday. It may be that it was unrelated, because a month later, it's still out there standing proudly. It may be out there all year, and I just never noticed it before. Well, I always say you should let your freak flag fly, so why shouldn't that apply to your French flag too? Think I'll have some French fries to show my support.

French Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Avoid. Minecaves. Mafia Battle.
Stories:	Deez Nuts trails Trump in NC polling. Trail? The Boeing 747 is heading for retirement. Always felt safest in a 747. Thanks Slashdot.
Science:	What Would Happen if a Massive Solar Storm Hit the Earth? Thanks KXmode Working longer hours increases stroke risk, major study finds. Sleep Drug Modafinil Affirmed by Scientists as a Safe and Effective Brain Booster. Thanks JDreyer. Research shows that comet impacts may have led to life on Earth -- and perhaps elsewhere.
Media:	Fungus: The Plastic of the Future. Dismaland: Banksy's Disneyland-Inspired Theme Park. The crappiest place on earth! This is commercially available without a license.
Auctions:	'Simpsons' Memorabilia to Be Auctioned From Sam Simon Collection.