Well my cable modem is operational again, but it's not 100%. I'm not getting my full bandwidth, but that's not the problem, since even a fraction of this pipe's usual fatness is impressive, but there is a noticeable lag when connecting to websites and the such, which seems to be packet loss. All in all it's all workable, but just a trifle annoying.

Trifled Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez.
Play:	Rescue Under Fire. Carver. Fishing Girl.
Links:	The 6 Most Politically Incorrect Video Game Moments. Scientists Discover New Element, the Heaviest Yet Known to Science. Thanks Bob. 5 Inventions That Enhanced Laziness. Toilet? Depends!
Story:	Weather rocket kills man and blows up his body at cremation.
Science:	NASA neglecting basic research in race back to moon.
Media:	Aunts And Stepdads Line Up For This Year's Hottest Gift. Ninja > Pirate. NSFW. Jones' Big Ass Truck Rental & Storage. Thanks Strich.
Follow-ups:	Countries can take piracy fight to Somalia's land, air: UN. Spaceport America Gets FAA License.
The Funnies:	xkcd.