Out of the Blue

As the frost sets in around these parts, I am beginning to make more use of my space heater again, and for whatever reason, Hudson the wonder dog's affection for this device only grows stronger over time. This is all in spite of her general disdain for warmth, she comes as soon she hears it fire up and stands about 2½ feet closer to the heat source than the three feet recommended on the warning label. So, once again I put out the advance warning... if you are in the Westchester area and you see a flaming Airedale Terrier running towards you, I'll be perpetually grateful if you could throw a bucket of water or a blanket over her.

Play Time: Online Ping-Pong. Thanks FiringSquad.
Links of the Day: Ballooning into the Sky. Thanks Aaron.
Gizmodo | Toyoto i-foot and i-unit. Thanks the bowerbird.
Stories of the Day: Police Follow Doughnut Trail, Solve Crime.
Utah Man Pays $82 Fine in Pennies.
Bones Suggest Women Went to War in Ancient Iran.
Science!: 'We will be able to live to 1,000'. Thanks Warren.
Scientists Reverse Paralysis in Dogs.
Article: Teenagers fail to see the consequences. Stop the presses.
Auction of the Day: TITANIC OCEAN LINER DECORATIVE PLATE SHIP MEMORABILIA. As described here and here. Thanks Kar.
Thanks Mike Martinez and Ant.