Thursday Links For Thee

I have a strange craving for cake this morning...

Iraq Bars Blackwater, Tarnished by Civilian Deaths

Americans receiving jobless benefits hits record

A tour of Tokyo's red light district

Odd first names linked to criminality

CNN: New analysis suggests growing Democratic edge
The nation was evenly divided during the bitterly fought 2000 campaign, but the election night map was not: Viewers saw a sea of red flooding most of the country, with blue states ringing the coasts.

Officials: Army suicides at 3-decade high

D'oh! Bart Simpson actress angers TV bosses by using his voice to promote Scientology event

TREKKING IN THE BUFF Switzerland Plans to Fine Naked Hikers

CIA Officer In Algeria Accused Of Rape

CNN: Islamabad: No deal allowing U.S. Predators into Pakistan
Islamabad has not given the U.S. permission to strike suspected al Qaeda targets in Pakistan with unmanned aircraft, a Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.