In keeping with tradition, I forgot to wish Frans a happy birthday in time, as the occasion passed on Saturday. Happy birthday to our good friend, programmer, and proofreader, and while we're at it, happy belated birthdays to Stephen Hawking and Elvis.

Belated Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Humaliens Battle 2. Corporation Inc.
Link:	Videogame Lookalikes.
Stories:	Heidi, the Cross-Eyed Opossum, Charms Germany. Thanks Neatorama. China improves energy efficiency 20 pct in 5 years. Horsemen rally to revive horse slaughter industry.
Images:	Abraham Lincoln Riding a Grizzly Bear While Carrying a M-16. APOD- 2011 January 9 - The Antikythera Mechanism.
Media:	Beer Rip Off at Qwest Field - when is small really large. Cee Lo's F**k You in Sign Language. Elmo orders taco bell. Just say no, kids. Thanks Dave.
The Funnies:	xkcd: Modern History.
Follow-up:	Has overfishing ended? Top US scientist says yes. Thanks Digg. Power Balance bracelets Maker forced to give refunds. Thanks reddit. Director: 'Ghostbusters 3' Script Is Ready. Nobody Wants "Wonder Woman".