It’s one of those days when, despite my best scheduling efforts, nothing has happened on time. Not even today’s Nine Nibbles Before Noon.

1. This was the first post I read today. I really wish I could start my day over.

2. It’s a girl! Scientists in Japan have created the most human-looking robot yet. So human, in fact, that people tend to forget their interacting with a robot. Which is all fine and dandy, but I saw Stepford Wives so picking out a robot’s not that hard: just look for a woman who laughs at her husband’s jokes.

3. Beware the Bald Chick Mafia!

4. Ever heard of facial corsets? Me, either. Maybe that’s because I’ve always thought corsets were supposed to make one look good.

5. Online romances are about to take an interesting turn now that there’s a sex toy that can be controlled over the internet. (Did I just hear the value of my ISP stocks rise?)

6. Question: just what do you look at in a museum that invites the public to visit in the nude? (And is it impolite to stare at a naked man there, even if his name is Art?)

7. In Bill Gates’ Virtual Earth, Apple doesn’t exist. Pettiness, or wishful thinking? You be the judge.

8. Ever heard the phrase “Beggars can’t be choosers?” Evidently, it doesn’t apply to the U.S. Military which is threatening to jail five grannies who demanded to be enlisted in the Army.

9. Note to Ricky Martin: being Eye Candy means being seen, but not heard.