Congrats to the Chicago Cubs, which is not something you say every day by any stretch. It's fun when rivals like the Cubs and Cards clash in the playoffs, so that's something to look forward to. Speaking of sports (I just made myself fondly recall Howard Cosell, as that was the name of his radio segments back in the day), the NBA preseason and NHL regular season are underway, and rounding out the four major American sports, there's an NFL game tonight, so pool participants should get their picks in. Back to baseball, I just want to comment that for me the champagne celebration has jumped the shark somewhere along the way. Now that they prepare for bubbly showers by covering the lockers in plastic and giving the players protective goggles, it's time to just give it up. The only way these celebrations could be less spontaneous is if they rigged the sprinkler system to spray champagne at the flip of a switch.

Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Serious Dave. Chuppy-Shills. Guardians of the Kingdoms.
Stories:	Which Fall TV Shows Are Already In Trouble? Inmates from Napanoch prison beat Harvard debate team. Thanks Devicer.
Science:	Exploring The Molecular Basis Of “Runner’s High.” Thanks Slashdot. Uncovering The Secret History Of Myers-Briggs.
Images:	LEGO Arcade machines.
Media:	End Road Work. Don't mess with the Moose during rutting season. Just don't mess with the moose. I like to impress people with my Lamborghini by revving it.
Follow-up:	Daniel Craig Is Very Much Over Playing Bond.