A few announcements, maybe some reminders, a little news and just tidbits that are good to know.

If you’ve registered for a user account on this site, you should have received an email. Follow the link in the email to set up your password. Then you can comment on articles and join the discussion. Sometimes the email has a warning that the message isn’t safe. This is usually because of the security on your own system, which is a good thing. The email is safe and the warning should go away after the first time.