Friday Links

I got nothing. Too cold, too rainy and cloudy.

So practical, but such a hoot: Bra converts to 2 gas masks

Texas judge clears way for gay divorce

Report shows rise in drug access for teens at home

USA TODAY: Recession's unemployment takes bigger toll on singles Singles have been hit harder in this recession than married folks, losing jobs at more than a 50% higher rate.

Secession movement goes beyond Texas

Sunlight Foundation’s list of rushed legislation in 2009

Teller couldn't read robber's note

Washington Post: White House Eyeing Narrower War Effort
Senior White House officials have begun to make the case for a policy shift in Afghanistan that would send few, if any, new combat troops to the country and instead focus on faster military training of Afghan forces, continued assassinations of al-Qaeda leaders and support for the government of neighboring Pakistan in its fight against the Taliban.