• Link of the Day: www.politicalpredictions.org
"Holding unsuspecting media types accountable for their oracular pronouncements." Lists bold and often unfounded predictions by pundits for the purpose of public ridicule.

• Quote of the Day:
"My favorite part is just seeing those monstrous jets roaring with their thrusters. It's just a nice family thing."
Gary Solomon III, Chicago resident attending the city's Air and Water Show. How exactly do those two things go together?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/showcase/chi-0208190200aug19.story

• Number of the Day: 17: Percent increase in free trips claimed by frequent fliers in the last 12 months, adding to the airline industry's headaches.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/17/business/17MILE.html