As of yesterday I still hadn't made up my mind how I was going to pick up Half-Life 2. Then I stopped in at Mr. Badwrench, the semi-competent service department at my local dealership to inquire about a tune-up and they fit me in today, so my soon-to-be temporarily pedestrian self went home and signed on for the Steam dealie. Through sheer force of will I am avoiding even checking out the game that sits unlocked on my game machine at this point for fear of missing the morning update due to some G-man conspiracy.

Stories of the Day:	Beavers weave cash stolen from casino into a creek dam in Louisiana. Drilling approved for Alaska oil reserve.
Science!:	Shock waves tear food bugs apart. U.S. airborne laser advances to 'First Light'. 'God gene' discovered by scientist behind gay DNA theory.
Images of the Day:	VG Cats. Carville has egg on his face.
Auctions of the Day:	LARGE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD WITH JUMBOTRON. James Bond Moon Buggy to Be Auctioned.
Follow-up:	NASA Delays Mach 10 Flight.
	Thanks Mike Martinez and Ant.