Lord Blogger... Yes, My Master? Rise...

ABC News reports - as has Time Magazine, BBC, and, well, everybody else - that bloggers are now among the most important sources of information, and thus are "people of the year." For example, beyond their election role, bloggers have emerged as the key source of information in the recovery from Tsunami, providing virtually the entire fabric for identification of the missing and for requests for aid:

This week, their incredible and rapid influence has become readily apparent. Dozens of bloggers have been filing firsthand reports from the areas devastated by southern Asia's deadly tsunamis. "There is kind of an immediacy that people can relate to — can't help but relate to that in a very intimate way," said Jardin. "Day three," one blogger writes from the scene, "this may be an unexpected challenge and responsibility, and it hurts to see people in pain. But it's also a remarkable experience to be on hand to do something modest, but useful, in the aftermath of a disaster." Bloggers around the world have made themselves useful, encouraging donations to relief groups, posting the names of the missing and expressing sympathy for the victims.

Preparing to Use Medical Marijuana?

NY Times' coverage of the Supreme Court deliberations and the context of the case, which we have already blogged to death, is pretty good, but the constitutional subtlety is mind numbing, as seen in this Christian Science Monitor piece. Hey, cut to the chase: here's the Marijuana Policy Project briefing, this is a link to the IOM report, and this is what the Court said on this matter the last time the Bush administration came knocking.

If the ruling works out, it's on sale at Target. Only 4-8 weeks to get it when you order now. Or click "add to my wish list," dude.