Burger King debuts veggie burger: "Burger King unveiled the BK Veggie on Monday, hoping to provide a meatless alternative to the Whopper and other fast-food fare. The flame-broiled, soy-free patty offers a blend of vegetables, grains and spices on a sesame seed bun. Topped with reduced fat mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, the burger provides a leaner fast-food alternative - only 10 grams of fat and 330 calories. A Whopper has 39 grams of fat and 680 calories."

100 Best Characters in Fiction Since 1900: "1 - Jay Gatsby, 2 - Holden Caulfield, 3 - Humbert Humbert, 4 - Leopold Bloom, 5 - Rabbit Angstrom, 6 - Sherlock Holmes"

North Magnetic Pole could be leaving Canada: "The North Magnetic Pole could soon abandon Canada, migrate north of Alaska and eventually wind up in Russia, according to a Canadian scientist."

Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates: "After 11 consecutive rate reductions last year, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan and his colleagues opted to continue to hold the federal funds rate the interest that banks charge each other on overnight loans at 1.75 percent, the lowest level in 40 years. The decision was announced after a closed-door meeting."

Starting in April, Pyramid.Net will be offering ADSL service in the Winnemucca area. If you are in Winnemucca, call toll-free (1-877-947-9726) for further details.

The San Jose Mercury News is blogging the Hewlett-Packard shareholder meeting today in real time.

Caffeine makes the strangest webs. Compare the webs from spiders high on LSD, mescaline, hasish and caffeine.

I've heard all heard about Larry Walters who soared three miles above Los Angeles in an aluminum lawnchair tethered to helium weather balloons. What I didn't know, is that there's actually a name for that type of flying: Cluster Ballooning.

Radio Community Server is out, and its free? "

Targeted Serendipity: "Weblogs aren't just glorified pages of links and rambling personal sites; they are an antidote to mass media. According to the author of "The Weblog Handbook," Rebecca Blood, they are also bringing creative expression to everyday people when they need it most."