Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

 
Christians victims of rising ‘hostility’ from gov’t and secular groups, report says ~ The August 15th shooting at the Family Research Council was just the latest episode.

“It’s a conflict of world views,” Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council, told FoxNews.com. “These groups want people to check their faith at the door of the public square.”

 
Where Our $500 Million Went: Solyndra Glass Tubes Used as Modern Art ~ Most of the taxpayer dollars vanished into thin air, but Zombie tracked down some leftover glass tubes on display in the SOL Grotto at U.C. Berkeley. Amusing if it weren’t so outrageous.
 
Apocalypse Not: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Worry About End Times ~ From acid rain to overpopulation to pandemics to AGW – urgent warnings about the end of civilization as we know it may be greatly exaggerated.
 
Michelle Obama Is Guest Editing a Website Featuring ‘Sex Tips’ From Prostitutes ~ Stay classy Honey.
 
Bacon Hate Crimes and Islamophobia Witch-Hunts ~ NYC’s finest have their priorities a bit muddled. Currently, their primary mission appears to be eradication of “Islamaphobia.”
 
“We’re Pushing Back, This Is Big”: GOP Platform Kills Gay Rights In Military ~ Sure hope so. But be prepared for the Left to go ballistic.

 
Taxmegeddon ~ New section on Heritage’s blog “The Foundry” dedicated to reporting on the huge hike in taxes set to take effect in 2013. For example, this cheery news: Government Will Take Almost Half Your Paycheck in 2013.