My talk yesterday of winter boots seems to have inspired old man winter, as we have our first real snow of the season this morning. Real is relative, as the accumulation isn't much more than an inch, but this has been such a warm, dry winter it seems like a blizzard. That said, I'm not sure that I'll even have to shovel this, I think it will probably melt off on its own before I get around to it.

R.I.P.: Actor Alan Rickman, Snape in Harry Potter films, dies at 69. Thanks nin.
R.I.P.: Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison at age 40.

Snowy Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Astral Crashers. Sacred Treasure.
Stories:	"Shades," "Pixels," "Jupiter" Top Razzie Noms. Robot Wars rebooted for BBC Two. Thanks Slashdot.
Science:	Dear Mr. President: Please stop with these science “moonshots.” Implant to treat opioid addiction gets green light from FDA advisors.
Media:	"Rebel Scum" Is An Incredible 'Star Wars' Fan Film. Late Show Powerball Tips. How To Drink Coffee In Norway Like A Gangster.