Wes Phillips

Hat tip to Mark Fleischmann.

After the 2006 TDF, even the most innocent of us must realize how pervasive doping is at the highest competitive levels. How much would us athletic duffers benefit from chemical augmentation?

Well, James Wilson did—between drinks. "The next morning, still reeling from horse [meat] and champagne, it was time for the hunt."

DRM squabbles will delay Blu-ray DVDs.

I haven't linked to Jon Carroll lately, so here's today's column, which lays out the format for the WE musician interview. Frustratingly true.

The Guardian has published some of the greatest interviews of the 20^th century on its site. Do not miss Frost/Nixon—and see the play, as well, if you get a chance. I saw it on Broadway with Frank Langella and Michael Sheen and it was one of those moments of theatrical greatness you'll remember in your dotage.