A new name for the Nerd News is being searched for. As this is a set of Nerd related links and not necessarily links to news articles a new name is appropriate. Post a comment to this blog post with any suggestions. Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped. Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915) Microsoft FUD about OpenOffice Mars Mystery: Strange Spirals in Ice Caps Explained Odd spiraling gorges etched deep into the polar ice caps of Mars have stumped scientists for decades. The huge arcing troughs radiate outward like arms of a pinwheel, creating an overall shape that visually and mathematically resembles hurricanes, spiral galaxies and even some seashells This shaded-relief image of the ice cap at the north of Mars shows the extent of the broad spiral patterns. The straight lines crisscrossing the center are artifacts of the data collection. Intel drops clock speed names INTEL has announced a new numbering system for its Pentium and Celeron microprocessors designed to highlight features beyond speed. NASA jets smashes speed mark NASA's experimental pilotless plane today broke the world speed record for an atmospheric engine. Missile shield promises research payoff PARTICIPATION in the US missile defence shield could boost Australia's defence technology research and development, senior Defence Department officials have told a Senate committee. All-Time Best of the....WORST COUNTRY SONG TITLES! (C) Shouting Red Goanna Inc. A wholly subsidiary of Screaming Blue Wombat Inc. / Avenging Green Seahorse Industries