Happy Vesak to all who are celebrating, as today commemorates the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha.

Meanwhile, far from enlightened, I am a bit dazed and confused from over-the-counter cold medications. And these are not even the 'do not drive or operate heavy machinery' sort of meds, so I guess I'm just susceptible to being addled. I know there are kids that abuse these products, but for the life of me, I can't see the appeal.

Play Time:	What's My Pirate Name. Thanks Jim Chaney. I'm Iron Sam Flint.
Link of the Day:	BiddyCam. Thanks RossA.
Stories of the Day:	Big Brother to Watch Over Island. I am not a number. Hollywood Star's Wartime Secret Becomes a Screenplay (registration required). Frog stows away in in-flight salad.
Science!:	The Doctor Will Freeze You Now. Pinker says it's nature, not nurture. This Time It's Real: An Antimissile System Takes Shape (registration required).
Image of the Day:	Britney Without Make-up. Thanks Duane Pemberton.
Media of the Day:	Dog Brothers Stick Fighting. Thanks Fang.
Follow-ups:	Operation for Obesity Leaves Some in Misery (registration required).
Thanks Mike Martinez