B-List

Today is Leap Day 2004, so I decided to do something unusual and send a
B-List post on a Sunday.

1. Some Leap Day info and stories:
   <http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/LeapDay.html>
   <http://www.mystro.com/leap.htm>


2. Microsoft seems to have a Matrix-fixation lately:

* "Microsoft considering update dubbed 'XP Reloaded'"
   <http://news.com.com/2100-1016_3-5165966.html?tag=nefd_lede>
* "Bill Gates in Matrix spoof"
   <http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_18-11-2003_pg9_11>


3. February Postings Reprised

[Bashing Bush #349]
* "Bush unveils $2.4 trillion fiscal 2005 budget"
   <http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=
       &contentId=A5130-2004Feb2>
Projected deficit: $521 billion (about A$677 billion)

[Yes, but is it Art?]
* "Controversial exhibition focuses on pain"
   <http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040212/325/elwgz.html>

[Unusual Laws, Rules and Regulations]
* "Italian town sets down pet-pampering laws"
   <http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1055547.htm>

[Bizarre Eating Habits]
* "Man swallowed 120 coins after drunken bet"
   <http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_873283.html>
* "Man eats own toes"
   <http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_791522.html>