Heads Up: Madden 09 Will Be Out Midnight Of August 12.

If you own a gaming console, then you’ll probably be at your local retail store, waiting in line to get the new Madden on August 12 at midnight. And yes, we are positive some of you will reenact this commercial with your friends. [With Leather]
That giant Sequoia tree sprouting out of the ground isn’t neighbored only by bears and hippies. There is a serious drug trade going on right in the backyard of America’s National Forests. They be growing weed out there. [CNN]

FIFA rankings were released a few days ago with Spain, Germany and Italy snatching the top three spots. Brazil is all the way down to sixth and Mexico, well, fo’get about it. [FIFA]
It’s Friday and the RSS feeds reek of “who cares”, but thankfully the kind vatos at The Spoiler picked up on Gemma Atkinson’s new calendar spread. Can you say, “Shhhhh-wing?” [The Spoiler]
Mandarin is a difficult language. Imagine having to say, “I don’t want to squat here. Where else can I go?” Well, no worries. This is the website to check out so you won’t have any more trouble relaying, “I don’t want to eat that. Ever.” in Mandarin. [NY Times]