Beck:
I actually designed all of Samizdata's wallpapers. They were part of the redesign package they commissioned me for.
As for requests, well, I'd say it goes on a "as time permits" basis. But I'm open to suggestions, yes.
Mitch:
I'd love to brag that she's sitting in my office at the moment, but I must confess she was ("their were", in fact) some cutie named "Google" I think. Oh well.
Val:
You Texans are supposed to be boorish simpletons while we French do the sophisticated snide stuff. Please behave according to the role model carved for you by the French press, and stop undermining their vague remnants of credibility, as your President already do. Gee, we're talking about people's jobs here for Chrissake!
The Great Frogman of War in a little black pair of bicycle shorts? Oh the outrage.