Out of the Blue

The guests have all gone home, the leftovers packaged away, and even the dishes are almost all cleaned, so our Thanksgiving festivities here at the BlueTower are about wrapped up. The final head-count here turned out to be 21, covering two species (there are a pair of dogs in there) and four generations, while accounting for the numerous twists and turns in what has become quite the extended extended family. By all accounts a fine old time was had by all, so here's hoping that others' festivities went well as well.

Hey, look! Turkey sandwiches for lunch!

Play Time: Twins. Thanks Masterdog.
Links of the Day: Ginger's CIA Adventure. Thanks Dan and Wired.
Hypercube Case Mod. Thanks John.
Stories of the Day: U.S. Throws Away Half Its Food. Thanks Jim.
Mum's the word, says the world. "Hen night?"
War Hero Glow Worms Honored. Like Airedale Private Winston.
Science!: Claims Over Tasers' Safety Are Challenged (registration required).
Researchers envision 3-D hologram phone. "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope."
Study: Dead Cicadas Help the Soil.
Images of the Day: FARK.com | What if the Mac really was a cult?
Strongbad gets a virus. Thanks Hump.
Auctions of the Day: Chicago to auction Windy City 'experiences'.
Thanks Mike Martinez and Ant.