Ballmer heads for Oz to staunch Telstra Windows defection. Charm offensive? No, we can’t see it either… [The Register]

Madison Avenue and your brain. New advances in neuroscience are explaining why people just do it, exactly as they’re told to, when that commercial comes on. [Salon.com]

Congress boost for Bush on Iraq. President George W Bush reaches a deal with US congressional leaders which could pave the way for the use of force against Iraq. [BBC News | WORLD]

New Trailer For The Two Towers [Slashdot]
Finally got a second to watch this one.