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Newt Gingrich, fighting the good fight against Big Air.

I vote for Galactus.

Bobby Jindal is the new Kirk Watson.

Gay Street will apparently remain Gay.

The excitement thing? They're feeling it in Fort Bend, too.

Kevin Drum's new blog home.

Stephanie Stradley's Texans preview.

People who cheat on their spouses and go to great lengths to cover it up really should be drummed out of public life. Right?

I think I speak for a lot of guys when I say we wish you had, too, Jennifer.

Defining success.

I want Pluto to be a planet again, dammit!

Three words: Hot Blogger Calendar. That sound you hear is The Fonz splashing back into the water after his majestic leap over the shark. Don't blame me for that link, blame Pink Lady.

Life without health insurance.

Great moments in framing, via Chad.

August has been a really lousy month for beloved pets. Rest in peace, Mischka the cat and Relampago the dog. Don't click that link if you're not someplace where you can shed a tear.