The Onion( sometimes funny, sometimes sick, frequently both US newspaper )
Not really a funny but well worth a look the skeptics dictionary
Central Intelligence Agency Spooky
All about private space development. The X prize.
UNIX for PCs ... S.C.O. ( Alas poor SCO worked there 3 years now it's owned by a bunch of lawyers who are playing 'gouge the penguin'. I hope the penguin wins.)
SUN microsystems. (Worked there for a bit but they moved my job to China).
For cheap surplus computers try ...Morgan
Radio Spares ... click here
Decent priced, (Used to be good now re-opened under new management. Not used them since) bits and pieces .Watford Electronics
Good stuff sometimes but check the prices. Maplin Electronics.