Around the Horn

Nevermind that inflatable armbands can save young swimmers' lives. They can lead to a case of the sniffles and so must be banned!

A Dartmouth professor's really cool web page devoted to exploring the history of digital tampering. (Via AJR.)

Chris Reed thinks fiscal conservatives can work with nanny staters. Strangely, I agree.

Disney, a longtime smoker, will quit, but only when it feels like it.

During Clay Aiken's recent appearance on her show, Tyra Banks really did refer to herself as a "Clayfrican American" and described Asian American fans of Aiken as "Claysians". Admittedly -- and I'm not too proud to admit it -- I actually saw this.