I wonder how long it will be before we see this change in our science books? Anyone wanna bet?

Astronomers Say Pluto Is Not a Planet

 

Why is the sky blue? Check out this article and other subjects here.

The Debt Is Yours Alone

U.S. Court Bans Sale of 'Light,' 'Ultralight' Cigarettes

Judge Kessler's 1,742-page decision -- the order was another 18 pages --included sweeping limits on tobacco makers. Among them:

·         the use of the terms "low tar," "light," "ultra light," "mild" and "natural" are banned;

·         each big tobacco company is required to buy one full-page corrective ad in the Sunday editions of more than two dozen major newspapers, with the schedule alternated monthly among the companies;

·         major tobacco makers are ordered to run 15-second corrective TV spots once a week during prime time for a year;

·         packaging and in-store signs must carry new corrective advertising.

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For Now, Pluto Holds Its Place in Solar System

Is Pluto a Planet? Well, the definition of “Planet” will be put up for vote on Aug 25 (the general public can’t vote, unfortunately, only some 2,500 astronomers). It’s a very old question, but this article is very interesting: For Now, Pluto Holds Its Place in Solar System

Here’s a story that Warren Buffett always tells:

 

A story that was passed down from Ben Graham illustrates the lemminglike behavior of the crowd: "Let me tell you the story of the oil prospector who met St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. When told his occupation, St. Peter said, “Oh, I’m really sorry. You seem to meet all the tests to get into heaven. But we’ve got a terrible problem. See that pen over there? That’s where we keep the oil prospectors waiting to get into heaven. And it’s filled—we haven’t got room for even one more.” The oil prospector thought for a minute and said, “Would you mind if I just said four words to those folks?” “I can’t see any harm in that,” said St. Pete. So the old-timer cupped his hands and yelled out, “Oil discovered in hell!” Immediately, the oil prospectors wrenched the lock off the door of the pen and out they flew, flapping their wings as hard as they could for the lower regions. “You know, that’s a pretty good trick,” St. Pete said. “Move in. The place is yours. You’ve got plenty of room.” The old fellow scratched his head and said, “No. If you don’t mind, I think I’ll go along with the rest of ’em. There may be some truth to that rumor after all."

“In early July a 38-year-old Costa Rican newlywed, who might have had a reasonable expectation of driving safely through a thoroughly modern tunnel designed by construction giants Bechtel Corp. and Parsons Brinckerhoff, died when a three-ton concrete slab fell onto the Buick sedan in which she was riding. “

The Big Debacle

 

Saudi Arabia Allows Photography in Public Areas … Finally!

Saudi Arabia promises to revise textbooks.Interesting…