The machine's inventors are somewhat vague about what the food simulator will actually be used for, but they suggest that it will be helpful in designing new foods... --Lawrence Osborne --Food Simulator, The (NY Times (will expire))Here's the PowerPoint business plan these guys must have followed.
Step 1. Invent a device that can simulate the sensation of chewing food.
Step 2. ?
Step 3. Profit.
BTW, I don't know why the NYT puts "The" at the end of the headline.
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Thousands of Iraqis took to Baghdad's streets Friday condemning terrorism and urging a halt to political violence. 'Found via Drudge.[OK... so far, so good.]
The demonstrators shouted "death to terrorists"...
[Gaak! This sounds like a bad MadTV skit. Were these demonstrators paying attention to the supposed purpose of their event? Or are Iraqi political demonstrations just naturally dripping with ironic metacommentary?] --Iraqis Demonstrate Against Violence (UPI/Washington Times)
If Michael Jackson did not have all his surgery over the years, this is how he might look at the age of 45. --Michael Jackson Aging (ForArtist.com)Click the link to see the images... I'm too lazy to make thumbnails tonight.
