from the archives - good stuff from the world of science

http://www.boingboing.net/2005/04/14/lasercontrolled_head.html

why we cried when Jerry Garcia died

When Jerry Garcia died, he woke up and found himself on a stage on which a number of instruments were set up.
A door offstage opened and in walked Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, John Lennon, Otis Redding and Buddy Holly.

Each musician picked up his favorite instrument and began tuning up.

Jerry walked up to Jimi and said, "Man, so this is what heaven is like."

Jimi looked at him and said, "Heaven? You think this is heaven?"

At that moment, Karen Carpenter walked in, took her seat behind the drums, and called out,
"Okay guys, 'Close to You.' One, two, three, four!"

arteries

a little long, but it really moves along with an exciting conclusion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFJiofuLboY

for pics of the reincarnation

 Call him 'Mr. Potato Head Elvis,' thank you very much

I fail to see how this will make the world a better place to live.

Mr. Potato Head adding an Elvis version (AP)