Is it Ice or Salt?

Scientists are puzzled by the mysterious white substance shown in photos sent back by the Mars lander. Is it ice or salt? Perhaps they shouldn't be puzzled. Maybe it's both---ice and salt. Maybe someone there just made homemade ice cream.

William F. Buckley Jr. Dies

Conservative columnist William F. Buckley Jr. died today at 82. You can read about it here.

Cats that Glow in the Dark?

And now, a useful new scientific breakthrough---Glow in the Dark cats. Can't find your cat at night? No problem with these new kitties. Read about it here.

If you teach the Faith, you can’t be a clown

"If you teach the Faith, you can’t be a clown, says Pope Benedict... Who educates in the faith," he continued, "cannot run to the risk of appearing like a clown who plays a role, ..."

Case in Point. Read about it . Photo courtesy of Cathcon.

Light Show

New lighting system for a church? A 60's Light Show? You decide. The photo came from here.

Emerald City Youth

Emerald City Youth don their green sunglasses to avoid being dazzled by the brilliance of the Emerald City itself. The picture actually came from here.

Transformer Perishes

Looks like Megatron suffered another defeat as a transformer exploded and burned. It is fortunate that this Decepticon was not able to wreak his havoc on the City of Houston. Fortunately we were spared this time. You can read about it here.