It was in Northern California, and I had other commitments September 9, so I wouldn't have gone, but this elaborate 36-hour Hogwarts simulation puzzle game sounds like it would have been fun. Here's a blogged account and some pictures and other links including details about the (working!) spell-casting wands used in the game.

Ken Jennings on his Colbert Show pre-interview prep.

Synecdoche, New York. But Spike Jonze isn't directing.

Slim's in Japan for a couple of weeks, but I know she loves her slash, so one must provide this well-made Kirk/Spock video (NSFW for NIN use of f-word) (and via Defamer) for her perusal upon her return. But it's not as good as this Monty Python/Star Trek mash-up.

Q: Are you "alert reader T.F."?

A: Why, yes, yes I am.

Slim and I are all caught up on Veronica Mars after a marathon today. Open thread to discuss Season 2; spoilers okay.