Rumors of Boogeyman's Death

Does anyone really believe it? Not in my house. My two year old, when asked, replied with a big Bronx Cheer.

Editorial in Today's Denver Post

The Diplomacy of Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson has won international acclaim for his unique diplomatic efforts over the years.
He's won the release of Americans held captive in the most difficult global hot spots - a U.S. pilot shot down over North Korea, three Red Cross workers held hostage in Sudan, captives in Iraq and Cuba.
A few days ago, the governor of New Mexico pulled off a similar achievement that is quite outside his job description.
Richardson negotiated the release of three people from the war-torn region of Darfur, Sudan - a Chicago Tribune journalist on assignment for The National Geographic along with his driver and interpreter.

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Mystery Object Delays Shuttle Landing

Apparently something accidentally escaped the cargo bay, and now they have to retrieve it. I understand, crap is always falling out of my van.

Thaiku

Man in the big tank

Why are you in such a rush

to get to Bangkok?