I must admit that we had an unusual actual Autumn season around these parts this year. That seems to be coming to a close however, as the cold has set in in a big way... we have gotten our first frost, and I'm betting the first snow will follow... time to tune up the sled.

Stories of the Day:	Ideas Stolen Right From Nature.
Science!:	Germs, Germs Everywhere. Are You Worried? Get Over It (registration required). Cassini discovers music of the rings. Doctor Discovers the 'Orgasmatron (thanks Dax)'. Doctor beats Cassini.
Image of the Day:	The ultimate cellular payphone.
Auctions of the Day:	REAL Elephant Poop Paperweight Not Ivory Tusk but Crap. Thanks Kevin.
Follow-ups:	Exclusive Rules Set for $50 Million 'America’s Space Prize'. A Liquid Thanksgiving: Turkey in the Straw.
	Thanks Mike Martinez.