Things that make you go - "Huh?"

New Scientist: Quantum computer works best switched off

I must say I liked this line:

"A non-running computer produces fewer errors," says Hosten. That sentiment should have technophobes nodding enthusiastically.

The guy's a genius

There's no way I can quote a "good" bit out of this Mark Steyn piece - there's no parts which aren't brilliant.
Cheering tidbits lighten otherwise grim week

Theological question

To my learned Muslim readers (of which I'm sure there must be many):

Apparently one is forbidden to have an image of Mohammed (pbuh). So if I have one, should I burn it to show my revulsion at this desecration of the prophet's image?

Maybe we should organize large group burnings of effigies of Mohammed to show our respect for the Islamic tradition.

All those in favour?

CNN.com - Cartoon protests turn deadly

Cartoon protests turn deadly
Now tell me honestly - when you saw that headline, didn't you very briefly imagine Bugs and Daffy beating each other up with placards?

No?

Just me then.