The forecast is for a mild weekend around here... I am beyond ready for spring... In contrast to that rat groundhog, my mailman gave me an excuse for optimism yesterday, as he explained a superstition that says to expect an early spring because of how early the Chinese New Year fell this year. At this point I'm ready to pin my hopes on anything... I think have to admit to myself that I may have finally had my fill of northeastern winters.

Play Time:	Warthog Launch.
Stories of the Day:	Man Accused of Stealing .25 Cents of Power. Thanks Trymeyes. Man Dies After Lying In Yard For Days Refusing Help. Not the same man. Men Illegally Performed X-Rays to Test Machines, Officials Say (registration required). Different men altogether.
Science!:	First-of-a-kind cancer fighter approved. Snapshot taken of the tiniest time interval: Electron movements pinned down to the split second. British speeders get e-frowns before fines.
Follow-ups:	Power drain threatening Mars rover. One Producer of U.S. Beef Wants to Test All Its Cattle.
	Thanks Mike Martinez.