Happy Groundhog Day! In spite of that article yesterday suggesting the annual emergence from his hole is actually based on the need to breed, rather than to act as some feral Al Roker, I think I continue to consider him a harbinger of the coming change of seasons. Unfortunately it's so sunny around here today that not only did he see his shadow, but I doubt we could pressure him to change his story. Six more weeks until spring is not great news, as this has been one freaky-cold winter in these parts, and the sooner we can bid it a fond fondue, the better.

Links of the Day:	What Happened On Groundhog Day. For those confused by the OotB. The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. Thanks Mike Martinez.
Stories of the Day:	He takes fatal OD as Internet pals watch. Thanks Zdim. Fake CNN Website Taken Offline. Thanks Mike Martinez. A Nation of Voyeurs. Thanks Mike Martinez.
The Irony Board:	MADD says trustee should step down. Thanks Jeramie.
Wild Science:	U.S. may debut secret microwave weapon versus Iraq. Thanks brother19.
Weird Science:	Some electric utilities offer cable. Thanks Mike Martinez.