I'm wired!

This is a test.

Welcome to Dragon naturally speaking. This is version 5.0, so I don't know how well it will work. silona gave the program to me to try out, but it does not like her name. I admit I've been avoiding using it because I did not want to admit that my hands were getting bad. Plus, my doctor suggested I continue working with my hands to keep them supple. I may continue to type my novels, but I thought this program might be very useful for e-mail and live journal.

( Correct Rhythms )

What do you know, you CAN go blind....

This is actually very serious, but I couldn't resist that title. You'll note that the FDA and the manufacturer are looking into labeling changes. You might think they'd pull it temporarily over such a serious side effect--but no, not this drug! From AP Wire, of course.

FDA Looking Into Blindness-Viagra Link

I am SO not thrilled

I don't know if anyone mentioned this, so...
( Illinois Library Getting Fingerprint Scanners )

Tech Firms Owe Debt to 'Star Wars' Creator

This man changed the way that medicine--and technology--work, but all he wants to do is make films.

If we can just keep him from writing the films. I think he should have kept himself as a silent partner or arranged for a royalty from the technology--because having a foundation at your fingertips could mean more money for innovations later--but Lucas isn't broke and I guess he's happy. And that's that!

Tech Firms Owe Debt to 'Star Wars' Creator
( Tech Firms Owe Debt to 'Star Wars' Creator )

Knowing our affinity for small, furry things...

Knowing our affinity for small, furry things...

...wash your hands, dudes, and stop kissing those mice!
( Rodent Virus Now Linked to Six Deaths )

A Quiz and a Gag....

( 'It's a fair cop.' )

And for general silliness, Froose sent this along:
( Jack Schitt )