Tuesday Links

Nada here, still sleepy.

Marine-turned-diplomat resigns post in Afghanistan, questions why US is fighting

Colossal 'sea monster' unearthed

Nielsen study reinforces that young children watch a lot of television

Los Angeles Times: New York race at epicenter of a GOP mutiny
Silvan Johnson adores Sarah Palin, belongs to a conservative discussion group and fumes at President Obama's spending policies. But when it comes to picking a new congressional representative for her upstate New York district, she is in no mood to help the Republican Party.

Church of Scientology Convicted of Fraud in France

Study: Cleanliness is next to godliness

Yes, children DO make you happier... but only if you're married

CNN: 52 children recovered, 60 alleged child pimps arrested in crackdown Law enforcement authorities have recovered 52 children and arrested 60 pimps allegedly involved in child prostitution, the FBI announced Monday.