Awesome random Slate article on octopus intelligence.

Quoted: Aristotle didn't have a high opinion of the octopus. "The octopus is a stupid creature," he wrote, "for it will approach a man's hand if it be lowered in the water." Twenty-four centuries later, this "stupid" creature is enjoying a much better reputation.

Update: looks like Ted Kennedy is out of surgery and doing relatively well.

Quoted: Surgeons on Monday performed brain surgery on Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, and his doctor said the procedure to treat his cancerous brain tumor “was successful and accomplished our goals.”

I really hope Ted Kennedy's brain surgery goes well. Sounds like he's at one of the leading medical institutions in the world for this type of procedure...

Quoted: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was at Duke University Medical Center on Monday for a risky six-hour surgery for his cancerous brain tumor, and faces chemotherapy and radiation treatment following the procedure.

Oh no, how sad!

Quoted: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy says he has a malignant brain tumor. Doctors for the Massachusetts Democrat say it was discovered after a seizure this weekend.

Haha we all have an inner Homer Simpson. For example, it took every ounce of energy this morning to overcome my impulse to eat the free donut (which would make me feel crappy later) and have healthy cereal. Mmmmm, free donut.

Quoted: The real trick to understanding how to approach Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, the new book by Cass R. Sunstein and Richard H. Thaler, lies in recognizing the limitations of your inner Homer Simpson and opting out of your own stupid choices.

Fascinating study. No big surprise, but it pays to conserve your energy for the important tasks. (Guess this is sort of another 'duh' study - my mom's been telling me that for years!)

Quoted: Consistently doing any activity that requires self-control seems to increase willpower — and the ability to delay gratification is highly associated with success in life.

Haha Slate hates neuropundits.

Quoted: CNN is pushing the latest neuropunditry data on the 2008 presidential primaries.

Um, holy crap?

Quoted: It sounds like science fiction but it’s true: A killer amoeba living in lakes enters the body through the nose and attacks the brain where it feeds until you die.

The lead story on MSN right now...

Quoted: A generation of parents who cleaned their weed on “The White Album” are trying to figure out how to keep their kids from smoking pot and finding their efforts as useless as a double album in a world of iPods. The big question for today’s ex-stoners: Should I tell my kid that I’ve gotten high?