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Serious:
From deusinnomen and lanikei, both passing on information from trusted reliable sources:
kittybecca's house burned down recently, and her family lost -everything- but themselves and their pets.
You can read aiobheil's post about it here, shadesong's here, and the page with PayPal donation link here. Please help, and please pass this on.

Nifty:
From lisa in lj_support: LJ using spamhaus.org lists to block anonymous comments from known spammers.

Petty, but still nifty:
From subbes, for all those folks who seem to care about who "friend"ed them, they're pretty lame, but something may be done to ameliorate their heartbreaking situation soon anyway.

Amusing:
Also from subbes, House of Commons seeks to enter "Silliest Motion" competition. Apparently.

Also amusing:
Courtesy Neil Gaiman's blog, passed on by antikate, The March of the Sinister Ducks. They smirk at your hairstyle and sleep with your wife... DUCKS! DUCKS!

Presidential Ribs, auto show highlights

*snrk*
From sebatical: Whitehouse.gov: Remarks by the President to the Press Pool.
Q: Mr. President, how are you?
THE PRESIDENT: I'm hungry and I'm going to order some ribs.

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North American International Auto Show 2004 highlights, IMO:

Chrysler ME Four-Twelve:
Mid-engine quad-turbo 6.0L V12, designed around the engine. 850hp, 850lb-ft torque. Curb weight 2880lbs. 7-speed double-clutch trans designed for the car. Inter-gear shifts in 0.2sec. Expected top speed 248mph, 0-60 in 2.9s, 0-100 in 6.2s.

Jeep Rescue:
Designed for search&rescue, and looks nice to boot. Cummins turbodiesel, 600 lb-ft of torque. Onboard tire pressure control. AC electrical power, 3D topo mapping, under-chassis cameras, IR cameras for searches, Satellite phone, retractable four-point harnesses, exterior perimeter lighting, white LEV lighting for long distance visual search, folding rear seats, and remote control winches front and rear.

Ford brings back Shelby Cobra.

Chevy debuts new Corvette.

Mmm, want. One of each. Also, the Ford GT40. :)

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Soon, dinner. 'roo lasagne! Then Tilley's for dessert. :)