Check out these critical thinking links:
The worst science stories of the year. (just proves that the mainstream media is the worst place to get your science news). [tip to kottke.org]
Good review of Darren Brown's newest book. Fun stuff with a plea for rationality! [tip to skepchick.org]
And of course I wouldn't be the teacher Ninja if I didn't keep up with children's books:
Roger Sutton (of Horn Book fame) has the goods on the ALA winners.
Here's the Caldecott and Newbery award winners. (yea, knuffle buuny!)