Sign of the times: A Salvation Army Santa ringing his bell in front of a donation bucket that has a sign showing a number to use if you want to text a donation using your mobile phone. They've probably had that for years, but I've never noticed it before.

Texted Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Words and Physics.
Links:	Creating the Original Doom Chainsaw. Portal Cookie Cutter Set and Portal Home Decor of the Day.
Stories:	Doctor Who Missing Episodes Recovered. Thanks Slashdot.
Science:	Researchers study autism by making stem cells from autistic patients.
Images:	Hotel Advertising WIN! Star Trek Cameos of the Day. Sorry, Mario...
Media:	GTA V Leaked: It's GTA IV but somewhere else. George Takei Wants to Unite Star Wars Fans and Star Trek Fans. Thanks nin. Your white noise generator is no longer required.
The Funnies:	Monday Thru Friday: That Boss Wasn’t Too Hard To Take Down.