Scanning the news

Unlike some people, I'm not a news junkie. So when I scan the news and post about it, that usually means I'm bored.

Here are some stories from the last 10 days or so that caught my eye.

I'm terribly disappointed in you science officianados and so-called "experts" not even noticing the passing on May 20th of one of your own. So here, here, here and here are bits on the life and famed "experiment" of one Stanley Miller.

It's a sad day today for New Hampshire, but one not totally unexpected, as one more thread of the moral fiber of our society unravels.

In tribute to Rev. Billy Graham, 88, the entire cadre of living ex-US Presidents (Jimmy Carter, GHW Bush, and Bill Clinton) were on hand for the grand opening of his museum and library in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Talk about a serious population problem. Imagine being one of these.


Here are some other, rather odd stories that I came across. Read about:

A proposed alien themed amusement park in Roswell, New Mexico.

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The capture of Reggie, the hip and elusive L.A. alligator.

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A frivolous lawsuit regarding vomit.

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How about a false bomb threat (thankfully).

On a more serious note, you all should know how seriously I appreciate and value books. So it bothers me when someone wants to burn them.