[links] Link salad, I'm not writing a book this evening edition

Pursuing happiness behind the veil — A story about American women in traditional Saudi marriages. This story really challenges me.

the_flea_king has an excellent flash piece up at Daily Cabal

Escalating Ice Loss Found in Antarctica — Dang. That Al Gore has even corrupted an entire continent with his liberal lies!

jeffvandermeer and me at the South Carolina Book Festival in February — We are in da hows! Seriously, if you're in the southeastern US, come hang with us.

bloggasm with hilarious quotes from fundamentalist christian chat rooms — My favorite from this list: "I can sum it all up in three words: Evolution is a lie."

The Afterlife of Cellphones — High tech recycling and the waste stream. (Thanks to willyumtx.)

The last flying car — An eBay listing of a dead dream. (Thanks to sheelangig.)

Lost Star Wars footage, from the original film — Allegedly, at any rate. (Thanks to garyomaha.)

A Hard Day's Night — Peter Sellers in Richard III (Thanks to willyumtx.)