I see that the heat wave that we are experiencing around these parts is much worse in the south and southwestern US. I just checked my calendar, and QuakeCon really isn't for another week, and since that's traditionally supposed to be the hottest time of the year I guess we can probably expect it to get even warmer in the meantime?

R.I.P.: Poul Anderson (1926-2001). Noted science fiction author.

Link of the Day: You Are an Idiot! I'm sure we all know someone to send this to. Warning: you may want to turn down your speakers first. Thanks Andrew Arace.
Story of the Day: Robot Competitors Meet on a Soccer Field of Dreams NY Times free registration required. Thanks Trey Walker.
Weird Science: 'Tiger man' wants fur graft (Ananova). Thanks SlyClone.
Wild Science: US makes 'weather control powder' (BBC). Thanks Mike Martinez and theAntiELVIS.
Media of the Day: Associated Press Photo. Thanks Joe Siegler.