NYT Op-Ed: A compromise on same-sex marriage? "It would work like this: Congress would bestow the status of federal civil unions on same-sex … [Read more...] about News: White Knots, Eclipse, Yves St. Laurent, Arkansas, James Franco
Space
Comet Lulin to Make Close Pass By Earth Tonight, Tomorrow
A comet discovered in 2008 by Taiwanese astronomers is about to make its closest-ever pass by Earth. Comet Lulin will be most visible tonight and … [Read more...] about Comet Lulin to Make Close Pass By Earth Tonight, Tomorrow
Weather Service Issues Alert for Falling Satellite Debris
The sky is falling!A fireball that was caught on film over Austin, Texas, seen and reported by many, was possibly thought to be debris from two … [Read more...] about Weather Service Issues Alert for Falling Satellite Debris
News: Michael Phelps, Hubble, Beyoncé, DOMA, Iraq, Shepard Fairey
Hillary Clinton: State Department gay and lesbian inequities on a "fast timeline"... New York's street artist "Poster Boy" (or at least one of … [Read more...] about News: Michael Phelps, Hubble, Beyoncé, DOMA, Iraq, Shepard Fairey
News: Sweden, Thin Mints, Kanye West, Moon, Herpes, Clay Aiken
Girl Scouts hit by recession: Bad news for lovers of Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, and Thin Mints! Kanye West shows off new LV shoe, says he will not be … [Read more...] about News: Sweden, Thin Mints, Kanye West, Moon, Herpes, Clay Aiken
Life on Mars?
Above, Mars Exploration Rover Spirit snapped this gorgeous shot of a Martian sunset as the sun sank below Gusev crater on May 19, 2005. Scientists … [Read more...] about Life on Mars?
News: Ryan Kwanten, Comet, John Varvatos, Campbell’s, Ne-Yo
Voting open for one more day of the 2008 Weblog Awards. Rick Warren offers sanctuary to Anglican churches that broke away from their denomination … [Read more...] about News: Ryan Kwanten, Comet, John Varvatos, Campbell’s, Ne-Yo
News: Lake Michigan, NASA, Richard Gere, Broadway, Steve Jobs
D.C. Mayor Fenty to meet with Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) over increase in anti-gay bias crimes on January 16th. Is there an … [Read more...] about News: Lake Michigan, NASA, Richard Gere, Broadway, Steve Jobs
End of the Year Space Porn: Jupiter and Ganymede
The Hubble site recently released this 18-second video compiled from a series of images taken by the Hubble Telescope in April of 2007. Jupiter's moon … [Read more...] about End of the Year Space Porn: Jupiter and Ganymede
Space Shuttles to Go on Sale for $42 Million
NASA snapped this very cool shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavor piggybacking on a 747 over the Mojave Desert on December 10. The space agency is … [Read more...] about Space Shuttles to Go on Sale for $42 Million