Daily Archives: December 2, 2008

Where Are Stars Born?

Gaze at a first glimpse of newborn stars in a nebula — a cloud of gas and dust where stars are formed. The University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory said the stars are young, less than 100,000 years old.
newborn-stars
We should all look so good.

Why Boil It Down?

Abraham Lincoln nailed it: “I’m sorry I wrote such a long letter. I did not have the time to write a short one.” There’s no need for sorrow. Take time. Write short.

On a clear day

You can see Manhattan!

When Does Ridiculous Start?

On December 1, 2008, our government finally announced that we have been in a recession since December 2007. Really? No kidding? Are they absolutely sure? We’d better do something about that!