Pretty chilly out there. And windy. Brr.
Pretty good day yesterday. I didn’t get as much programming work done as I’d hoped, but I finished everything else on my list for the day, which felt good, since some of those things have been on the to-do list for months. Capped it off by heading to the Sportsman for a steak and some beers with Bill. Good times.
- This morning, Radio astronomers confirm Huygens entry in the atmosphere of Titan. More news to follow, I’m sure. [fark!]
- Yesterday’s Hearing on gun law’s validity punctuated by lively debate. No decision for up to ninety days, but this may settle the issue of the conceal & carry permits in Minnesota. More likely, it’ll just mean more court battles until the legislature gets the law right. [strib]
- They
say Beer Losing Ground in Beverage Market, becuase it’s no longer sexy. Huh! [fark!] - It’s official: U.S. bad for immigrants’ waistlines.
[O]besity is one of the major side effects of the success of technology and just having a life of leisure.
The US makes you fat. [kottke] - If you have someone who likes neither bright flashing colors or loud electronica, here’s the perfect flash movie to annoy that person with. Epileptics should probably avoid it. [WVSR]
- This is news? Prostitutes Using Cyberspace To Connect, Police Say. Apparently it is news in Aurora, CO. Guess the cops out there haven’t heard about those internets. Perhaps my correspondent in Colorado can add more details? [fark!]