6:00 PM -- Forget Iraq, Darfur, and Myanmar. There's a real crisis approaching, which could shake W. Civ (as we know it) to its foundations. London's Times Online has the tragic headline:

Goose fat shortage looms as supply hit by bird flu

The chilling details unfold:

And, oh God, yes, Virginia, there really is a Goose Fat Information Service. Check it out. You can "take a look at the historical impact of Goose Fat"; consider "frequently asked questions about Goose Fat production" (you are not alone); and just generally feel better about the relative pointlessness of your own job.

— Larry, Attack Monkey, Light Reading