First, the Coast Guard decided to hold a training exercise on the Potomac River near the Pentagon, on the anniversary of 9/11, and didn’t tell anyone. Then CNN apparently misinterpreted radio chatter from the exercise. Sounds like someone didn’t have both oars in the water.
The potential link between cell-phone radiation and cancer is back in the news with the release of a report from the International EMF Collaborative that says cell-phone use puts us at risk of brain tumors.
The Colorado Rockies’ come-from-behind 4-3 win Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds not only moved the team a full four games ahead of the Giants and to within 2 1/2 games of the division-leading Dodgers. It likely allowed Troy Tulowitzki and Ian Stewart, both suffering from back injuries, to get another day of rest.
A week after releasing cool new photos of Mars, NASA has released cool new photos from the Hubble Space Telescope, which was refurbished in May.
The two guys the Rockies absolutely cannot lose — Troy Tulowitzki and Ubaldo Jimenez — hurt themselves in the same game. What injuries to the Rockies qualify as season killers?
Overworked Australian physicians are steaming after being told to guzzle six cups a day to stay awake on the job. Sounds like another case of government sludge.
As you head back to your job after the long holiday weekend, just be glad the boss isn’t forcing you to clock in at the whistle-stop in Begunkodor, India.
sfoster: There's no question Barmes is better defensively than Young, but EY has been solid at second since he came up … - Rockies find right lineup, need to stick with it
mmonkman: or too much Jack and Coke (not the beverage) :-) just couldn't resist … - A little decorum, please
robba: Generally agree with your analysis, but concerned with EY's defense. I think Barmes turns the DP on the feed from … - Rockies find right lineup, need to stick with it