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Saturday, June 4, 2005

The Three Most Pressing Issues For Americans As World Citizens

Like it or not, we are part of a world community -- each and every one of us, from the Bushmen to the Maori, from native New Yorkers to the Calcutta businessmen, from the British royals to the Mexican migrant farmers. Satellites, computers, cable, telephones, radio and television have brought us all... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 3, 2005

A Note On Suicide

Every 16.6 minutes an attempted suicide is successful. In 2002 (the latest year with official figures ), suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, three places higher than homicide. Men are four times more likely to commit suicide, but women are three times more likely to... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Extraterrestrials Aren't Alone Either

I watched a great two-hour scientific extrapolative piece on National Geographic Channel last night called Extraterrestrial. Like the show Alien Planet (which I spoke of in "Aliens And The Question Of Their Existence" in my blog The Fine Art Of Subjective Fence Building) on Discovery Channel (for... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 29, 2005

The 89th Indy 500

Danica Patrick damn near made a terrific leap into the pages of racing history today by being the first woman to win the race (and a rookie at that). She lost the lead with 13 laps to go to the race's winner, Dan Wheldon, the first Englishman to win since 1966 (Graham Hill). Wheldon's car is owned... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 27, 2005

Ken Jennings Shut Out

Ken Jennings, the $2.5 million Jeopardy! champ certainly met his match in the three-day finale of the super tournament conducted basicly because of him. Brad Rutter of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, not only won all three games, but doubled Jennings winning totals. Rutter took home the $2 million dollar... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

The Return Of Ken Jennings

Ken Jennings, the runaway winner of $2.5 million on Jeopardy! will return to the show this week to try and win another $2 million in a tournament set up just to see if any of the past 5-time winners and tournament of champion winners could oust him. The producers of Jeopardy! came up with the idea... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 23, 2005

The Final Episode Of 24

Probably the most well-written show on televsion, the Fox Network thriller 24 is currently airing its final two-hour episode. As I write this (during commercial breaks, of course), CTU Agent Jack Bauer and his buddies are trying to stop the newest terrorist plot against the United States. A nuclear... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 21, 2005

If That's A Bomb, Mildred, Why Are You Straddling It In That Mini-skirt?

A miniature digital camera was found in a Manhattan subway station Wednesday. A passersby had reported the device after seeing wires trailing from it, suspecting that it may have been a bomb. The station was closed off for an hour while bomb squad members learned that it was a camera, probably used... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 20, 2005

Can't Bear Losing Fluffy Or Rex? Then Have Them Freeze-Dried

Ever thought of living without your dearest companion? How life would be without your best friend? Ever thought of what you would do when it was their time to go? Well, some people have. If you're into obsessing over your mutt or your finicky feline (or whatever pet you've grown attached to over the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

I Told Ya, Betty Joe, Them There Kudzus Was Mor'na Perty Plant

That ubiquitous southern greenery that scales trees, mountains, towers, and telephone poles throughout the south, considered an eyesore by many, may actually have some use. A recent study indicates that pills made from the kudzu vine may actually curb the urge to binge drink. Scientists aren't... Sign in to see full entry.

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