Preparations are complete here at the BlueTower for an imminent visit, as our dear friend and former colleague Frans is winging his way towards the States even as I type these words. It's not unusual for us to have houseguests, but it is unusual when they are not children or dogs, but we'll do our best to adapt. Frans will be here a few days to enjoy some of the sights of nearby New York City, and we're looking forward to getting to hang out and catch up. In fact I'm looking forward to every aspect of this visit except, of course, for the pick-up and drop-off at the airport.

R.I.P.: Italian tenor Pavarotti dies at 71.

Traveling Links!	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez.
Story:	NBA Basketball Referees as Single Points of Failure. Mama moose bashes through woman's door.
Images:	Journal of Myst.
Media:	Skateboarding Dog. On two legs (not counting the one pointed at the camera)..
Follow-up:	As dust storms ease, Mars rovers return to exploration.
Teh Funny:	ActionTrip Comic Strip: The Sims 2 Bon Voyage. Dilbert.