It's that time of year, kids. Where knuckleheads from around this big blue marble we call home travel to Spain to run with the bulls.

It's also the time of year where I root for the bulls. I pull for the underdog, uh, underbull ... you know what I mean.

Let's go toro! (clap clap clapclapclap)

On day one, there has been 13 people injured but none gored. Come lads, we can do better than that.

Come on Ferdinand! Get that guy in the stupid red scarf! Get him! Put that horn where the sun don't shine!

Ole!!!

Addendum: We have a goring. Boo yeah...

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Many of us sit around at work trying to figure out a way to get paid to play Halo during office hours. Matt from UStream might just have figured it out, as right now he's hosting a marathon multiplayer Halo session, with proceeds to Childs Play.

Today's Bizarre Online Offering comes care of Teddy Babes - nearly life size plush dolls for "boys too BIG for Teddy Bears". The all-caps on BIG is their copy, not mine. I think it's some kind of 'large penis" reference, which therefore means, "these are for you if poor old Teddy Ruxpin is too tight a fit".

Some abbreviated highlights from the entertaining FAQ:

Q: What are her breasts like?
A: Teddy Babe's breasts are full and soft. The nipples are made of the same velvety plush material and are soft and kissable.

Q: What is her butt like?
A: Teddy Babe's rear-end is round and sexy. It's very squeezable and "spankable."

Q: Can I pose my Teddy Babe?
A: Yes. Her fingers also contain bendable wires that allow her to make different gestures and to hold certain objects.

Q: Will a Teddy Babe stand erect on its own?
A: Not really.

Q: How big is a Teddy Babe?
A: Compared to most love dolls, a Teddy Babe is relatively petite, approximately 4 feet from head to toe, and weighing less than 10 pounds. Itcan fit into a reasonably sized suitcase.

Q: So, I can have sex with my Teddy Babe love doll?
A: Each Teddy Babe love doll has a plush vagina, complete with simulated pubic hair and an ultra-silky plush insert, which we affectionately refer to as "Pussy Velour."

Q: Is the plush insert leak resistant?
A:To an extent, yes. Some dampness may seep through.

"Pussy Velour" - my new favorite Bond Girl name. No word on whether or not these things Twitter.

You've finally removed the BBQ smell from your hair. The bunting is muddy and soiled. You swear you'll never touch another hotdog. It's post-Independence Day remorse. We all feel it, especially staring at that computer screen on a Monday morning at work. And we at YesButNoButYes hope you had a fantastic July 4th, but we want to remind you of the horrors that could have been.

Here are some videos of firework mishaps, because nothing says "America" like shit blowing up.

"The Blues are the true facts of life expressed in words and song, inspiration, feeling, and understanding." Willie Dixon


Maybe I don't fit the typical profile of a blues fan. Then again, I don't know if such a profile exists. The blues is something that grabs a hold of you. If you have at least a little musical soul, the blues is going to stick with you. I love the blues like I love my Mum; unconditionally and without exception.

I grew up in a religious, middle class, sports loving, suburban home. White as the day is long. I'm very white. Greg Brady white. And yet, the blues lives in me as much as my Scottish heritage.

Make that, Air Chief Marshall Jock Stirrup.

Educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood and the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.

Distinquished military man - served as Chief of the Air Staff and as National Contingent Commander for operations against the Taliban in Afghanistan. And then promoted to his current Air Chief Marshall post in 2003.

A gentleman with a very unfortunate name. (Snicker. Snicker. Snicker.) But that hasn't stopped Sir Jock Stirrup, he's happy to smile and take a picture with admirers, even while adjusting himself.

Thanks Flip.