links for 2005-07-15

“China is prepared to use nuclear weapons against the US if it is attacked by Washington during a confrontation over Taiwan, according to a senior Chinese military official.” Great. Like Taiwan is worth blowing the world up over.

“Plain or even ugly girls can become movie star pretty simply by removing their glasses and rearranging their hair.”

Interesting Python framework from Holovaty that should be released soon.

Real lawn furniture. This looks crazy.