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British eye cell phone service on the moon
The United Kingdom's space agency is thinking about placing satellite to provide cell phone service on the moon. I never knew the UK had a space agency — and now I see why.
Study: Smart men have better sperm
British researchers have discovered that intelligent men have higher quality sperm than less-intelligent men. Just one more thing to feel inadequate about.
The rich are getting poorer
Vanity Fair, the tome of economical lifestyles, reports that rich New Yorkers have been shedding some of their extravagances to make ends meet in the economic downturn. The rich are getting poorer! Just remember that "rich" and "poor" are relative terms, as in "if you have a rich aunt, you're not really that poor."
Homeland security chief charged with hiring illegals
Lorraine Henderson, a homeland security director in New England, has been charged with hiring an illegal immigrant from Guatemala. Homeland security ain't what it used to be.
Park visitors allowed to pack heat
The Bush administration is allowing visitor to most national parks to carry concealed and loaded weapons. I think I can hear the Obama administration adding to its list of policies to overturn.
Economy conjures less glitzy Xmas cards
The economy downturn has inspired Christmas card makers to tone down the glitz and festiveness of their work. Now what kind of spirit is that?
New House members wrap up orientation
About 40 newly-elected House members came to Harvard University for a crash course in everything from health care policy to intelligence reform.
The fallout of Cosh's departure
This could turn out to come from the "Be careful what you wish for" department
