and...action. yay! afghanistan's interim government has a women's ministry. boo! it is homeless and penniless. you can email bush, powell, and brahimi to ask for an office and some funding for women’s affairs.

it's art, innit? been wondering how a pretend cartoon band can go on a live tour? wonder less with this handful of reviews ranging from barely-literate fans to qand the guardian, plus a few pics.