Still processing the news of the closure of the UGO, GameSpy, and 1UP websites. As I commented to loonyboi about this, all those properties ending up in the same hands seemed to make some change in this regard inevitable, so it's not like this was completely unexpected, but having all three sites go in the same firing squad is still a little shocking. Best of luck to all of those looking for work as a result of this.

Shocking Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Koutack.
Links:	Incredible Images of the Massive New Tunnels Hollowing New York City. A Snowboard with a Heart of Glass.
Stories:	Mark Hamill confirms he is in talks for new Star Wars movie. New Mexico Seeks New Ways to Protect Homegrown Chile Peppers. Thanks Neutronbeam. No furor over Adolf Hitler's name on Indian ballot.
Science:	Mosquitoes ignore repellent Deet after first exposure. Thanks Slashdot. Nebulas Are Even More Amazing in 3-D. Says Professor James Cameron. NASA spots giant, fast-growing sunspot that could lead to big solar flares.
Media:	First Person Mario: Endgame. Behind the Scenes. Grand Theft Auto NPC Doesn't Lie. Russian Sailors Rescue Dog Stranded on Ice Floe. #tearjerker.
Auction:	Springsteen's 'Born To Run' house for sale in NJ.
The Funnies:	Dilbert. High-Functioning Cartoon - Savage Chickens. The Video Game Entertainment Curve. Brevity.
Follow-up:	Meteor's Sonic Boom Breaks Windows During Karate Class.