xscreensaver 4.18 out now
XScreenSaver 4.17 4.18: mostly a bug-fix release, though there are two new hacks (anemotaxis and memscroller.)
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life imitates Neuromancer again: aquatic razorgirls
Nike permanently affixes goggles to Olympic swimmers' eyes
Ryan Block wrote:

"If you're planning on swimming in the Olympics, you've got to be prepared to go the extra mile to shave off a few hundredths of a second off your time. It's not enough to have laser remove all your body hair and wear rubber band underwear anymore, now Nike wants you to use their latest drag-killing device, the strapless water goggles. How does it work? Two independent goggle lenses get afixed to your eye sockets with medical-grade adhesive (read: superglue). Say, while you're at it, why don't you just get your toes and fingers sewn together like a duck?"