The BBC Sports Section accidentally released a version of its newly designed website that insulted many of its readers, and possibly insulted The Queen (depending on one's interpretation). The web site had "place holder" text and graphics that were not removed before release. Here's the story.
Let this be a lesson to you, web developers!
A legislator in California is afraid of the asbestos in the State Rock. But, this asbestos can't really get out of the rock an harm you. But technically, yes, it is in there, in the serpentine, helping it look all cook and stuff. Read about the stupidity.
IBM has a computer that produces hot water to use for heat and takes less energy (than comparable computers) to run. Check it out.
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[Update 12/15/11 below]
At today's Senate hearing on Senator Patty Murray's (D-WA) proposal to ban asbestos in the U.S., Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) said some very interesting things. (Audio here) His opening statement began pr