Happy New Year! I hope everyone who celebrated last night had a safe and happy time, and that those hang-overs aren't too bad. I got to be designated driver for our own festivities, so my own head is fine today. What was interesting was how deserted the roads were where we drove last night. I was prepared to be quite wary of erratic drivers, but there were none to be found, nor were there any sober ones either, which was certainly a relief. Anyway, here's to a great 2003!

Links of the Day:	Happy 20th anniversary of the Internet.
Stories of the Day:	Winner is: Year's dubious achievements. Manhattan murders drop to 19th century levels. Thanks Chris Johnson. Parents object to human sacrifice in school show. Thanks xombie b.
Wild Science:	The Case for Drinking (All Together Now In Moderation!) (NY Times free registration required). China unveils 420 km-h train and it's all done with magnets.
Weird Science:	Police: GPS device used to stalk woman.
Follow-ups:	Interactivity Final Project: MAVAV.org. Thanks Rubick. Family turns grandma into diamond. Thanks bigtig67.

And, of course, thanks Mike Martinez .