Rapid Fire 11/25/05

Published November 25, 2005

* Bacteria become "living photos"
* Canada's ex-Defence Minister: "ETs are real..."
* ...and maybe they're hackers
* Bomber targets toy giveaway
* "Brownie" = disaster consultant
* Taser Intl. delisted?
* New destroyer sails ahead (background here)

(Big ups: NOSI, JQP, /., Drudge)

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