I've got to get to work, but first...

Chain of events:

1. Needed to find out how to exchange 3G power adapter with the least amount of effort.
http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/09/19/apple-recalls-millions-of-iphone-3g-power-adapters/

2a. Done √ https://supportform.apple.com/200809/

2b. Intrigued at prospect of seeing a laptop on fire.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/24/technology/23cnd-apple.html

3. Saw link for NYT Elizabeth Peyton article
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/10/arts/design/10peyt.html

Will report more later, but have to go smog the car and get in the studio.