The Order of the Science Scouts of Exemplary Repute and Above Average Physique is an up-and-coming group of alcohol imbibers and science writers (in all their various incarnations). Like any good order, the O.O.T.S.S.O.E.R.A.A.A.P. is chock full of merit badges. The “cloner” badge certainly has potential: In which the recipient has cloned something or other. Rules to a drinking game concerning this badge will be forthcoming.

I love mashups so much. Wheel of Food, bringing together the greatness of Yahoo! Local and Wheel of Fortune to let the internet choose your lunch for you.

Wikisky.org. Think of it as Google Maps for the universe.

iConcertCal is a free iTunes plug-in that monitors your music library and generates a personalized calendar of upcoming concerts in your city. I have avoided iTunes until now, but this is making me terribly tempted.

Monty Python’s “Dead Parrot” sketch as performed by Nigerian email scammers. Another fine presentation brought to you by 419eater.com, the cause of such wonders as The Incredible Shrinking Artwork and other great scambaiting.

Ben & Jerry’s presents Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream. Vanilla ice cream, fudge-covered waffle pieces, and caramel. Damn delicious. “Announcing the new flavor Wednesday, Ben & Jerry’s called it: ‘The sweet taste of liberty in your mouth.’”

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