Wow, this does not surprise me, but it does scare me.  It occurred to me that Sidekick #1 is only a little over 3 years away from being a teen.  How sad that I am having to already start talking about drugs... 

Link to Drug dealers peddling new kid-friendly mixes - Addictions - MSNBC.com

This is flat out amazing.  It is too bad a takes a war to drive this sort of innovation: 

Link to Revolutionary mechanical arm provides grip, feel - MSN Tech & Gadgets - Products