When Roombas Attack!

I've thought of getting one of these handy little devices. Anyone who's visited my place can vouch for the need for more-frequent vacuuming.

Sadly, though, it seems they do not get along with household pets.

Thanks to the Stilyagi Air Corps for the link.

A clash of loyalties

Either way this contest went, I was going to end up both congratulating and offering condolences.

Congratulations to the Lady Bears, and condolences to the Spartan women, who will be coming home on their shields rather than carrying them (metaphorically speaking.)

Drink your way to genius!

In Bellwether, Connie Willis wrote about drinks that enhance one's mental powers. Apparently this is one more instance of science-fiction's prophetic powers. Behold Google Gulp!