• We hate Time-Warner cable and their pathetic high-speed internet service, almost as much as we hate dealing with their mentally handicapped and surly customer service reps. If, however, we had Time-Warner CEO Dick Parsons to make those service phone calls for us, we might change our tune. [Consumerist]
• Because the money isn't the only thing that's dirty on Wall Street, enjoy some limericks. [UndertheCounter]
• Contrary to B&T belief, the coolest shoes do NOT come from Long Island City. We're not sure Long Island City has the "coolest" anything, to be honest. [What's the Code]
• And yet more insight into the strange syrupy smell, which seems to be more associated with Thursdays than Must See TV. [NYT]
• Mr. Pibb and Red Vines equals crazy delicious, yes, but wearing the thought does not. [Boing Boing]
• SAG and DGA awards nominees are announced, which means Academy members have to do a lot less thinking about their Oscar votes. [ABC]
• Google continues its reign of terror, dominating you in the most pleasurable, visual ways. [Reuters]
• And finally, congratulations to Nadine Nunnelee, the first teacher of 2006 to be arrested for having sex with a student. It's going to be a good year! [TSG]

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