The absurdity of having Congress discuss minimum wage . Thanks to the GOP, the House is now an ethics-free zone . At least nineteen states are discussing evolution and education . MONDAY, MONDAY: * President Bush, stand-up comedian . * There's a major earthquake on the way for Tehran. * The Himalayan glaciers are melting quickly. * Planning a trip to Europa . * The ashen remains of Oregon's mentally ill. * Italy's interesting ideas on prisoner rehabilitation - including a vineyard. The financial challenges for newspapers online Permit me to include ten things we didn't know this time last week. Added bonus: ten badges for commuters .