2 Months Left, Bush Says Goodbye, Quietly

"Two months from today, the White House packs up the Bush Family belongings and moves in those of the Obama’s. And it seems President Bush is accepting the ever-nearing end of his term in good spirits. “He’s usually in a good mood,” said Press Secretary Dana Perino on...

Shuttle Discovery Head Home, Mars Lander Attempts 2nd Dirt Pickup

The shuttle discovery left the International Space Station on Wednesday after delivering a giant Japanese lab and most importantly - a functioning toilet. Before returning home the Discovery astonauts will use a laser-tipped inspection boom to check the shuttle over for any...

The ballad of Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris has long been one of my favorites. She gives one heckuva concert, and above all else, she has always seemed real. Now a thoughtful profile confirms that Harris is, indeed, real--and has lived her...

U.S. Plans Bid for 2018 World Cup

I remember when the World Cup was held in the USA in 1994: it was my first real exposure to the energy and passion of international soccer/football/futbol. San Francisco became an international party zone for...

The Comet Tail Seen Round the World

This Comet is really making its rounds, especially its tail.The photographs people are taking are really amazing. According to one article this comet is one of eight which have been seen during the day. It is...

On Atheists and Nihilists

"Are atheists necessarily nihilists? Is it possible to believe in anything if one rejects the existence of a god who presides over everything? Insert Title, a terrific blog I just recently began reading, has posted an essay seeking to answer this question. The title,...

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