26. March, 2002 - not quite all fun and games

Twins score a victory as House passes stadium-funding bill. The deal ain't done, but it's a lot closer to reality than it was just a short while ago. So now the infighting begins: St. Paul, Minneapolis, Hennepin County prepare for ballpark showdown. [strib]
Baggage could be screened on ships, trains and buses, maritime and land security heads says, this in spite of the fact that guns and knives have gotten through airport checkpoints after Sept. 11. So the increased screening at airports isn't helping, but let's try the same thing for all other public modes of transportation just to make travelling even more of a hassle. [google news]
Jesus watching your every move You've probably seen Mr. Christ as big jock elbowing little girls on the soccer field. Who'd have guessed He was into nerdly pursuits like playing the French Horn, drafting or selling insurance. More. [Reed, via blort.meepzorp.com]
You might see this bicycle in an alternate universe where tires are outlawed One wonders if it could be entered into a (running) marathon? [reed, via denver mads]
They Lived "Slap Shot". Who else? The Hanson Brothers. [fark!]
There are notes online about redesigning the the millennium bridge so it wouldn't wobble. Cool. Now people can walk on it again.
Finally, Davezilla wants to know What's in your pants? [davezilla]