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My candidate, myself: Even when faced with new facts and insights, most voters don't change their minds about their favorite candidates. A neurologist explains how they might
By Robert Burton;
Salon.com, Sept 22, 2008
...or as I read it, how some can still support Bush and/or Palin ;-)


Paul Newman: He used his fame to give away his fortune
By Dahlia Lithwick
Slate.com, Sept. 27, 2008
This came as a sad surprise this morning


The Mongolia Obsession
by Tim Wu
Slate.com, Sept. 26, 2008
Mongolia is the next place on my "must visit" list, so get ready for more articles ;-)


Team finds Earth's 'oldest rocks'
By James Morgan
BBC.com, Sept 26, 2008
Pretty cool, possibly pushes things back to 4.2 billion...and counting


Spidey and Colbert Team Up, Save Earth
By Scott Thill
Wired.com;
September 24, 2008
Colbert is still a Presidential candidate in this world


Obama’s Science Quiz
By John Tierney
NYTimes.com, September 25, 2008
Here is the link to the Nature article: US election: Questioning the candidates

Caffeine Experts Call For Warning Labels For Energy Drinks
ScienceDaily.com,
Sep. 25, 2008
Bummer


Once Endangered, Now Recovering
NYTimes.com
Happy primate news...and cool slideshow


Obama's brain trust: Sixty-one Nobel laureates sign a letter explaining why they support Barack Obama's run for the presidency
By Janet Raloff
ScienceNews.com, September 26th, 2008
And the hits just keep on comin'...


Earth's Magnetic Field Reversals Illuminated By Lava Flows Study
ScienceDaily.com, Sep. 26, 2008
Pretty cool, and a phenomenon that I don't think gets enough attention in discussions of climate change


California bans texting while driving
Salon.com,
Sept 26, 2008
Wouldn't ya think ALL states would mandate this??


Stone Age seafood fans
By Bruce Bower
ScienceNews.com, September 22nd, 2008
Neandertals munched on goodies from the Med


The art of journaling as you travel
By Rick Steves
CNN.com,
Sept 26, 2008
Wisdom about the importance of travel, from a travel guru