Happy Chinese New Year! That's right another year has past, and we now ring in the Year of the Pig, also known as the Year of the Boar. And yes Cutter, the problem for me is I will still be writing Year of the Dog on my checks for a month or so.

Hey… just be thankful the Chinese New Year can't actually fall on Groundhog Day!

New Year Links!	Thanks Ant.
Stories:	Beijing fireworks injure 125. Mummified body found in front of blaring TV. Alarming Trend in Deadly House Fires.
Science!:	Boost Your Memory with a Hearing Aid. Tires Meant to Foster Sea Life Choke It Instead (registration required). Suppressed Report Shows Cancer Link to GM Potatoes.
Media:	Canines To Make You Happy.
Follow-up:	Man Honored for Fatal Bid to Save Family.