You’ve got just a little bit longer to wait for Elliott’s feature. Fear not, I promised it would be online, and I am not a liar. Until then, I’m going to discuss some current events. Osama bin Laden may be dead. Whee. Australia may…or may not …have successfully tested a scram jet today. If they did, it will be astounding news, but I can’t help but think that you’re performing tests a bit wrong if you can’t tell if the damned thing is successful or not. And finally, what is with these damned pilot whales (big dolphins) in Massachussets? Some of them beaching themselves three freaking times. They finally had to kill them. I’m always amazed when this happens at all. The leading theory for why whales/dolphins strand themselves is because the leader gets disoriented and leads them all to shore. Now, these are highly intelligent creatures with advanced communication skills. I’m sure it’s possible for a whale to get lost or confused, just like us humans can, but I find it hard to believe that there is nothing in whale/dolphin speak for “Yo Earl, ocean’s that way buddy!” It just seems hard to believe than a creature so intelligent would be lead to its death so willing. Or, even if it happens once, beach itself three times in two days. My personal theory is that life in the ocean is pretty damn boring, so occassionally these animals get sick of it and try to commit mass suicide. Strangely, another human habit .