But first, the news...

Here's an excellent article comparing American politics to a soap opera. Compelling stuff, although I do think the writer is being a bit harsh on Governor Arnie.
Another excellent article here highlighting what really goes on at the Natural History Museum, including a warning never to buy a bag of crisps at the museum.
Finally, a very sad article about the Vatican's new aggressive policy on condoms. And people think that only Islam breeds fundamentalism. Regime change© at the Vatican, anyone?
Alas, there's not much else to report. I have a splitting headache and it's far too hot (it's October, it's Minnesota, and it's 28° outside!). Still, I have the adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser to keep me entertained, and I'm very excited about a little project that's just come up...

Oh, and there's this, which is good fun if you know a bit about Star Trek. Finally (really finally this time), Tom makes an excellent point (scroll down to Tuesday's entry) regarding the return of Doctor Who.

Okay, that's really it now. Off you go Bill/Meg!