Alas, poor LimeWire, we knew ye well.

Pirate Bay is also shutting down, after one of its founders died.

There is a bit of good news this year; the San Francisco Giants are in the (US) World Series. (I understand that when other countries have a 'world series' they actually invite the world.) The Giants have not won the Series since the mid-50's. Go, Rangers! (That's for you, Remoc).