Atrios has the links.
Amazon
I’m deleting some stuff here because several readers have pointed out that, when you buy a wish list item, you are presented with the choice of shipping it to yourself or to the recipient, so I guess conceivably someone in a hurry might click the wrong button. I’m still not impressed with the system, or with Amazon’s responses when things get fouled up. I’m still deleting the wish list because this is a situation that will certainly come up again, and it’s just more trouble than it’s worth.
Uh oh
(CNN) — A blast was reported Wednesday near the southern port city of Dailam in Iran, Iranian state television reported.
The Associated Press quoted Iranian state television reports that the explosion may have been caused by a fuel tank dropping from an Iranian plane.
Early reports by state television indicated witnesses claimed the blast was the result of a missile fired from a plane seen overhead.
Head’s up
Bob Harris was on a Jeopardy Tournament of Champions tonight. May still be time for those of you in other time zones to catch it.
…and now that the surprise won’t be spoiled for anyone, I can say: congratulations, bud. Beers are on you next time.
Sneak peek
From the same folks who brought you the Christmas ornaments. There’s going to be a Blinky, too. Details to come.