A Particularly Harsh Cliche - and penguins

Over on Jay Lake's blog I found a link to a reviewer who among other things -- including a review of a Jay lake story) -- posted a link to a short story on Tor's site.

The story contains the following quote -

I also admit to being more than a little confused as to how I wound up [in Lake Baikal, Siberia...] But, then, anyone would share this feeling, if put in my position. That I blame your brother is understandable, I think. That the vodka permeating this part of the world like a particularly harsh cliché dulls most of my anger is also understandable.

Penguins and shamans and gonzo in Siberia. "Errata". Go read it.

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

Here's an ONN news report on the new Apple Wheel thingie.

This includes cool predictive software to finish your sentences. Very useful if you want to type really fast a sentence like "The aardvark asked for a dagger."


Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

It's the onion, so be sure and listen to the final tag line.