Tis the season to escape the in-laws and the inevitable Christmas afternoon “what now” anti-climax.  Grab some egg nog and surf these excellent links:

How to Write a Business Plan
www.mahalo.com

That great business idea you’ve always had floating around in the back of your head?  Now is the time to get things rolling.  Learn how to write a business plan, and actually get your ideas on paper.  Who knows, maybe you’re the guy whose company will get us out of this recession.  Get er done.

The Moon and Jupiter over Los Angeles
www.nasa.gov

This picture is a pretty sweet reminder of how insignificant you are compared to the vast expanse of the solar system, man.  Here’s a photo of the planets Jupiter and Venus (and our moon) shining so brightly they’re still visible over the city of angels.  Far out, man.

10 Essential Steps to Take Before You Get Laid Off
www.getrichslowly.org

Let’s face it: After the holiday hangover subsides, you’re probably going to get fired or laid off (sorry). Here’s a list of ten things you should do between now and then.

Who’s the Tank?
www.wowinsider.com

Here’s a video only a WoW gamer will appreciate; a 21st century video game spin on the classic “who’s on first” routine.

Beat a Bad Economy — From Home
moneycentral.msn.com

Thousands of folks don’t know nothin’ ’bout this “bad economy”, because they’re beating it.  And they’re doing it from the comfort of their own homes.  Home-based businesses are surging right now, and for good reason: with next-to-zero overhead, they can charge far less than the competition and still reap a huge profit margin.

Jesus was Born in June
www.telegraph.co.uk

In yet another diss on modern Christianity, astronomers have now used biblical celestial configurations to prove that Jesus was not born in December, but rather, in June.  This falls in line with the long-standing theory that as Christianity spread through Europe, it became necessary for the church to marry the birth of its deity — Jesus — with the pagan winter festivals.  How many other times, and on how many other issues, do you think the church compromised its beliefs for power?

I’m Really Gonna Miss Systematically Destroying this Place
www.theonion.com

George W. Bush comments on his legacy.

Snowball Gun with 50-Foot Range
www.gizmodo.com

Holy shit.  Devestate the neighbors’ kids with this snowball power launcher.  When the little bastards turn to run home, you can continue pelting them for fifty feet.  The neighborhood will never forget the devestation you are about to unleash.