Daily Archives: February 20, 2005
The Name Game
Scientists may be serious people, engaged in the pursuit of objective truth. But when it comes to naming species, they often let their hair down. So the insect world has Heerz tooya, Apopyllus now and Pieza pi and Pieza rhea, … Continue reading
The Golden Hour
We sometimes get so caught up in the whining and kvetching we do on a daily basis that we lose sight of the fact that we are really among the most blessed of men, as part of a generation which … Continue reading
Bush Admits to Smoking Pot
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 – As George W. Bush was first moving onto the national political stage, he often turned for advice to an old friend who secretly taped some of their private conversations, creating a rare record of the future … Continue reading
Inns and Outs of Love Hotels
In what could be a very interesting retirement investment opportunity, the ailing "Love Hotel" industry in Japan is looking for foreign investors. Since new erections are so expensive in a fevered real-estate market like Japan’s, refurbishing and renovating existing hotels … Continue reading