Room number, just die already!, choco-jolt, robo-pets, all thumbs

Hello! Still busy with work stuff, so sorry for the sporadic, irregular blog posting. But, let's say the inconsistency adds an element of anticipation and excitement to reading my blog, right? "When and what is he going to post?" "Let's check back often to find out!" (Did they buy it?)
Some links:

• Attention dumb criminal: When you rob the motel you're staying at, don't leave a note that lists your room number.
• What's this? A company that buys your life insurance may not have your best interests at the top of mind? This company is trying to cancel woman's contract because she did not die quickly.
• Just what you need: a recipe to make caffeinated chocolate.
• We've heard that pets are good for their owner's health, this article says robot pets are also good for your health. (But not as good for your electric bill.)
• Huh, that's an interesting, simple idea... the Thumbthing helps you hold books open one handed.
• Big Brother, errr... Wal-Mart, Costco, and Target are considering biometric payment systems where you can pay by scanning your fingerprint.