Geoff Pullum, over at Language Log, found himself understandably irritated by Frank Delaney's assertion that there is no word for "sex" in Irish. He consulted a friend, who gave him this list:

( rude words )

Sadly, of course, I chose to learn German rather than Irish at school. So can anyone enlighten me as to what these intriguing words and phrases actually mean?

The 2005 Bloggies have been announced.

Congratulations, Zoe!

(and also Jessa, who probably doesn't read this; and Cory and colleagues.)

FOREIGN MINISTER OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO SUPPORTS CHINA'S ANTI-SEPARATIST LAW. The Foreign Ministry of Serbia and Montenegro announced on 14 March that Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic fully supports China's new law against separatism, Tanjug reported. The statement came after Chinas' ambassador to Belgrade, Li Guobang, informed the ministry about the new law. (From RFE/RL, by UB)

I think I just caught a fleeting glimpse of the planet Mercury, dodging in and out of the clouds. I think.

The Virgin Voter: Making the electoral process sexy in Moldova. (Also in Russian.)