I've been suffering from some discomfort in my gut lately, it's doubtful at this point that this is still related to my Christmas pudding experience. It's pretty mild, though it was fairly unpleasant when it first struck the other night... thing is that MrsBlue thinks the symptoms sound like a kidney stone, which I guess I should be rooting against, since it's my understanding that passing such a stone is one of the more painful experiences that can be found outside of childbirth. On the other hand, I guess it's better to have something routine that's painful, rather than something more serious. Of course optimism demands I presume it's actually nothing, and will go away on its own... hey, it's worked for other things, why not this?

Gunnar's big adventure yesterday went swimmingly... he did nothing to provoke or upset the cats and dogs he was visiting, made friends with everyone, and even avoided spoiling the welcome from his godparents (the Devicers) by not having any accidents in the house. He's one pretty happening puppy.

Links of the Day:	Network for Good. PowerPizza. The Surprising Legacy of Y2K.
Stories of the Day:	Site wins right to dub Evel Knievel 'pimp'. Let freedom ring. Bank Robber Does Nearly Everything Wrong. Piggie Walkies. Thanks Maimas.
Science!:	Grip Minus Grime Consider the Gecko (registration required). Some painkillers damage intestine, U.S. expert says. Oatmeal to Please the Palate and the Label-Obsessed (registration required).
Media of the Day:	Matrix Pole Vault. Thanks bowerbird. Lip Sync Wackiness. Thanks jetset717. Police Warn Of Con Artist Collections. Thanks Darren.
Auctions of the Day:	Myself (24 hour lease). For tsunami relief. Texas snow auctioned on eBay. Armed robber's prison suit escapes onto eBay.
Follow-ups:	Hypercube² Part II. Laser Wielder Faces Big Penalties. Colorado Company Buys Elvis Cup.
Thanks Mike Martinez and Ant.