Web Week

Overdosed on politics?: If you need light relief from all the post-election analysis of the shape of the new Government, this site takes a highly satirical look at US policies, Enron and foreign policy. Watch some biting animation and be glad our politics is tame by comparison.

Hair-raising Wall Street share prices: US share tips at the moment are about as reliable as this observation of an anchor on TV finance channel CNBC. Her hairstyles are said to reflect the state of the market. For a more illuminating map of the current US market check out the authoritative 3-D guide at SmartMoney.

How not to win a Montana book award: Results are in for an annual contest run by a university English department judging the best opening sentence for the worst possible novel. This year's winning sentence compares a rocky relationship to a twisted toilet roll.

CDs you should not own: Nothing gets music fans going more than a list arguing the greatest albums of all time. This will make blood boil. It names 100 albums like U2's Joshua Tree that should be removed from your collection immediately.

Too Stupid to be President

Maria Bartiromo Market Hairdex

SmartMoney

best opening sentence for the worst possible novel

CDs you should not own