Quoted: Scientists have finally confirmed what your mother knew all along – that flu spreads best in cold, dry weather.

Mmmm, looks nummy

Quoted: I’ve been seeing these wonderful pile-ups of cold saucy shellfish in shrimp-cocktail dishes, or parfait dishes, that are essentially shrimp cocktails–with flavorings other than horseradish bolstering the ketchup.

It was a little more impressive than this, but Rob and I got our house walls insulated this week, where they drill holes in the wall and blow it in. What a difference! And just in time for the cold snap. Costs a lot, but we figure we'll make it up on electric bills sooner rather than later. Noticeable difference. Our 101-year-old home is now cozy :-) We used Ken Root's Insulation Service in Arlington ... they don't have a website or else I'd dot that. Recommend them -- quality work.

Fascinating

Quoted: A murder victim found north of Toronto in 1968 has been identified by police on Tuesday as Richard (Dickie) Hovey of New Brunswick.

Quoted: Ever wondered what happens when you open up a can of beer that's been sitting in the hot sun and freezing cold of the desert for 50 years?

OOoo, a scientist and a poet. Kruse, you were born two centuries too late. (Sorry Derek)

Quoted: Anders Celsius (1701-1744) was a Swedish astronomy professor and physicist, perhaps most famous for his temperature scale. He was also a writer of poetry and popular science.

There's a PBS documentary coming out in 2007 based on this book. Dotting for future purchase...

Quoted: Amazon.com: Absolute Zero: And the Conquest of Cold: Books: Tom Shachtman by Tom Shachtman

I've only looked at the photos, but an interesting blog from Katrina territory.

Quote: My mom was feeling very hopeful through all this. Then we met with FEMA this morning. After two hours waiting in line for it's cold bureaucratic embrace, her hope started to flicker. This is what it looks like when poor people have lost it all, and are told to get in line. Which line? Did you fill out that form? I hear they suspended the vouchers. Who do I call for shelter? Call this 800 number to get your number. But sir, I don't have a phone. Go to this website to get a number. But sir, I don't have a computer, or a home to put it in, or a phone to connect it to.

Get in line, ma'am.