The White Stuff: How vanilla became shorthand for bland, from Slate.

Evolution vs. Religion: Quit pretending they're compatible, from Slate.

The Denim Bubble: Is the $300-jeans market about to crash?, from Slate.

A list of bike paths getting funding in the transportation bill, from Boston.com, courtesy of Mark A.

Vatican stops diocese in taking parish assets: Millions at stake as O'Malley must get OK of pastors, from Boston.com.

Amusing/Interesting books that I've read in the past year or so.

Amusing/Interesting magazines that I'm currently reading.

Amusing/Interesting movies that I've seen in the past year or so.