Below are simple links to other interesting stuff I've come across on the web in the last day or two; they may or may not concern literature or photography, or indeed the arts at all. You can click here to learn more about how I compile this list and what software I use, if you're interested.

Will Microsoft attempt a hostile takeover of Yahoo this week?
Their public deadline for negotiation is over this week; will the failing, money-troubled Microsoft actually attempt a hostile buyout of the owner of Flickr, del.icio.us, and other popular Web 2.0 services?

"The Secret" creators seemingly can't follow their own advice
Just BELIEVE that there are no copyright issues being disputed! Just BELIEVE that you didn't all just file massive multi-million-dollar lawsuits against each other! Just BELIEVE it and it will come TRUE! It will come TRUE, you ridiculous greedy New Age freaks!

All 13,000 Chicago cops to start carrying M4 carbine assault rifles
Police state, meet George W. Bush. George W. Bush, meet police state. Oh, look how well they're playing together!