Well happy new year! I just noticed when saving a file using today's date that padded with zeroes it is 01/01/01 (or, in England, 01/01/01)... neat, huh? Here's hoping that this past year was great for you, and next year is better, I know I'm starting the new year off right by making a batch of my nigh-famous chili, so Indian Point is not the only local spot with a potential meltdown this morning... you have been warned.

Story of the Day: 'Casablanca' Screenwriter Jules Epstein Dies (Fox). Thanks theAntiELVIS. Remembering the late author of one of my favorite films. Louis: "What in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?" Rick: "My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters." Louis: "The waters? What waters? We're in the desert." Rick: "I was misinformed."
Weird Science: Space Ants. "Futuristic Probes to Cruise Asteroid Belt." Thanks Ant (who else?).