Tuesday's Must read is from Yahoo! News -- Surfing in Secret.

Candy from strangers - One take on webcams.

Some people take games WAY to seriously - An article in New Scientist describes how someone paid $26,500US$ for an island that only exists in the game!

Just in time for Christmas! The ten most bizarre applications for the Palm OS.

From the 'Great Lakes IT Report':


Comcast to broadcast final game for 'The Professor': Not strictly tech, but for those of us missing hockey, something cool: Comcast will be the exclusive United States broadcast partner for a hockey game scheduled for Dec. 13 in Moscow that will be the farewell game for former NHL star Igor Larionov. The game's format will pit Team Russia against a team of global professional hockey stars from elsewhere, called Team World. Larionov enjoyed a 14-year NHL career, which is highlighted by winning three Stanley Cup Championships with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, 1998 and 2002. Larionov, 44, will be host of what's billed as his final game.

If you live in North Carolina, you better pay your taxes on weed and 'shine!

Slate has a good intro article on how to borrow, er, steal Wi-Fi from your neighbors. Just the thing to include with the laptop you are getting Uncle Fred for Christmas.

I want it -- Plextor's ConvertX PVR is a little $200 box that turns a PC into a DVR.

'We don't understand America now. Are they getting different news than us about the scandals in the Iraqi prisons, and the children and civilians who are getting killed?' - Election thoughts from around the world.

Untold stories of the '67 Detroit riot.

Is web access on your cell phone too expensive for simple info searches? Now you can SMS your query to Google for a much cheeper rate (usually about .10). I tried it, it's cool and it works! Find more info here.

Big brother is watching - A little known US spy agency is using
some of the world's most advanced imaging systems to monitor
locations within the US.

Oops!  Someone lost a digital camera memory card in a taxi, and this is what happened to it!

Hurricanes in Michigan?

Did you lock your bike? It may not be as safe as you think!

Which had the better spirit back in 2001? September 10th or 12th? (Must read)

Maybe Penn & Teller were wrong. A new study shows that the cost of recycling may have been overstated.

Three years later, Project Rebirth shows a time lapse picture of ground zero from multiple cameras around lower Manhattan.

"Wherever the standard of freedom and independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her [America's] heart, her benedictions and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy." -
John Quincy Adams, Independence Day Address 1821.

End of an era (again): Another local retailer, Franks Nursery & Crafts is going belly up.

Tuesday Tech Link: Building a Wi-Fi Antenna Out of a Tin Can "

Mt. Clemens, 'Bath City' of America

PC Alert: The shocking truth behind Scotch Tape.

CIO.com has an interesting article on Las Vegas security and IT.

Can the geeks turn professional bowling into an extreme spectator sport?

Wired News - Making Free IPods Pay Off. Do ya trust Wired?

Fox 2 meteorologist Chris Edwards is leaving WJBK to spend more time with his kid, will hire himself out to schools as the Weather Whysguy.

Don't expect this on I-696... Nakedboaters snarl traffic.

I don't know if I'm glad they are 'recycling', or mad that they lied. The truth about baby carrots.

For good or bad, unexpected guests see Detroit as it is.

Cuddle Parties? What's next?

What color are you?

The news has been filled recently with stories of companies filing patents for things that have been in use for a long time. The Museum of Obscure Patents lists some of those, along with others that make you ask "how could they get away with this?". In fact, this week's featered patent is a "Yoga support system and method", otherwise known as using yoga gloves and slippers.

Don't get caught - Onion Routing Averts Prying Eyes.

Here is the original article written about NWA 327.

Much ado about nothing? What really happened aboard Flight 327? we may never know, but the more I hear, the more it seems that too many of us get too suspicious over the color of someone's skin (again!).

Ever wonder what your tombstone will look like?  This web site will help you find out!

I could make money off this thing? Of course I'd have to update it more, write something intertesting, and have SOMEBODY read it... =)

In search of the perfect hot dog.  But where are the natural casing dogs?

Where are you? This company thinks they can tell from your IP address. (Hey - It was dead on from work!)

I don't think I'll ever be on this list -- Time Magazine has published a list of the 50 Best Websites.

Shoppers searched for bargains in the buff on at the UK's first ever naturist shopping event. =)

Bloomba(the Google of e-mail) version 2.0 is out this week. I may have to try this, since the e-mail program I've been using (Becky 2.0) hasn't been updated in several years. Comments and suggestions welcome!

I really wish this was a joke... A promoter in Manitoba has decided to skip the hockey game and have a whole night of hockey fights instead.

Hoops win adds to new Motor City pride.

A pioneer who kept the web free has been honored with a $1.2MM technology prize (but I say that's not enough!).

A Simple Plan - Virus-proof your PC in 20 minutes, for free.

I can't believe this. This has got to be the most amazing web site I have ever seen!

Thursday funnies: Crain's Detroit Business offers a list of Office Dares.

Here are some tips everyone should know to help protect your e-mail address.

Another way to stack the deck.

Forget drug-free and nuclear-free zones. A growing grassroots movement seeks to make the United States a Patriot Act-free zone, one city at a time."

Can you believe that somebody was so bored that they watched every episode of the Simpsons over and over and then created a map of Springfield?

Crain's has an interesting article today: "Interactive cuisine requires diners to play with their food". - Sounds fun, but way too expensive...

Irony to the extreme: Osama bin Laden's family business is on the short list of contractors bidding to build the world's tallest skyscraper.

Here's an unusual story: "U.S. Soldier Ended Up in Soviet Army".

A LifeGem is a certified, high quality diamond created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique and wonderful life.

SAY WHAT?

Google unveils redesigned Blogger.com

Finally! Somebody in a chicken costume who will do whatever you want (courtesy of everyone's favorite flame-grilled burger joint).

Gas prices around the world

Huh? If this wasn't dated yesterday I's swear it was an April Fools joke... Restaurant Workers Strip-Searched in Hoax

If Microsoft has been around in 1863, the Gettysburg Address may have looked like this. Now that's scarry!

Buffy should have lived in this Romanian village. She wouldn't of had to hide! (Dumb comment, interesting article!)