Meerkats' rabies tests prove negative: "A family of five Minnesota Zoo meerkats destroyed after a girl was bitten did not have rabies after all, a zoo official said Friday.The 9-year-old girl, who has not been identified, was bitten Wednesday when she reached her hand into the animals' exhibit."

This is why I hate people. This is why I'd rather stay at home than go out and interact with the rest of the world. Just in case you were wondering.

Outpost Gallifrey: Doctor Who News Page: "The BBC's in-house newsletter Ariel today released information suggesting the identity of the second Doctor Who spinoff series that has bee rumored for the past several months, one that will bring back Elisabeth Sladen, who appeared last season in the episode 'School Reunion'. Says the item, 'CBBC is developing a spin-off series from Doctor Who based on the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane, played by Elizabeth Sladen, and to be written by Russell T Davies. Sladen, who originally played the Doctor's assistant in 1973, returned for the last series where she was seen vying with young Rose Tyler for the Doctor's affections.' Outpost Gallifrey has heard from a variety of sources that the working title on this is Sarah Jane Investigates. There is currently no word as to when this might appear; we'll keep you posted."