Media Bomb Making.

A teenager lost his leg and sustained other injuries after a homemade fireworks bomb exploded.  And, in an effort to prevent others from making such bombs, the media gave a brief description of the technique.  Unfortunately, the media enlightened the public and me about the existence of these bombs.  And so, a quick search on line yielded a “how to” video.  And I suspect that there are now some enlightened folks that will have to give it a try.

Vomitorium Replacement?

There is a new surgical procedure to help you loose weight.  A valve is installed in your stomach which allows you to drain off a certain amount of meal.  Thus allowing you to eat without gaining weight.  But, is it better than sticking a feather down your throat?

New Credit Cards With A Chip.

I received my new credit card and it now has a chip in it.  I guess it is suppose to be more secure but it certainly is a lot slower to use.  It used to be that I could just swipe my card and be on my way.  But now, I have to wait for almost a minute for it to process. I guess this is progress but it certainly is a pain.