Pictures of the burning oil platform. More here.

A problem that can’t be fixed.

Round Up resisting weeds are taking over the world. Or something like that.

Better than supper glue.

Does the body make its own Morphine?

The Panic Begins.

They may save Greece for a little while. But will they save Hungary?

Greeks fear their pensions will be cut in half. Would rather foreign banks take the hit.

Harrisburg is not going to make it. So what do they think they are gaining by trying?

I hear Microsoft is in the market for one of these. Seriously, one should always doubt Russian hype. On the other hand, this type of set up makes a lot sense for a lot of people. If the Russian don’t really have the goods, somebody will someday.

The next thing that is going to dominate the headlines. Its tough to install a shut of valve under water.

Another Earthquake.

The official line on earthquake frequency. But be sure to read the comments.

The short story on Greece. More details here.

Inflation on the way?

Another object in space. Interesting, but the write up is a little over the top.

StarCraft Cheaters.

This is how wars start.

The rebellion against computer security. It is tough to avoid noticing that it is being lead by a guy from Microsoft.

Yet another earthquake. The amazing thing about this one: 7.8 in a third world country and they are saying that not much damage was done.

Are slow brains more creative? See also this study.

Lately there has been a lot of panic among some about “China” abandoning its support for the treasury market. Other people have been saying don’t worry, we are doing just fine with out China so we don’t need foreign support. Both groups are wrong.

People are going to get very angry.