Yesterday marked the 14th anniversary of the announcement of the original Xbox. That seems surprisingly recent, which I guess shows how entrenched the brand has become in a relatively short time. And happy new year, as the NFL year begins today. No, I don't have a check-writing joke for that one.

Consolidated Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Magical Glory. Keep an Eye. Shuriken Block.
Stories:	Liam Neeson On Turning Down James Bond. Kevin Bacon on 'Six Degrees' game- 'I was horrified'. Man stuck in drainage pipes for two days. Thanks Boing Boing.
Science:	Americans have no idea how much water they’re using. Blood test could detect early signs of dementia, scientists say. Black Holes Grow Through Galaxy Collisions.
Media:	Guy Tries To Use 17 Year Old Coupon For Pizza (That Came With a Videogame). Game of Thrones Season 4- Trailer #3 - Secrets. Eerie footage of a spacesuit floating away from the ISS.