A. Collins
My favorite writer is the guy who finally figures out subject-verb agreement after a hundred #1 New York Times Bestsellers.
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Kansas Soars: Top March Madness Moments for the JayhawksJayhawks have a winning basketball tradition.
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Planet-hunting Missions Leave EarthAstronomers hope to find an Earth-like planet. -
Prison OvercrowdingAmerican courts and authorities are following the Supreme Court's decision in Brown versus Plata.
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Sinking the BismarckThe Bismarck sailed for just over a week.
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New Astrobiology QuestionsBeyond the existence of life outside Earth, astrobiology poses new questions. -
Nobel PrizesNobel Committee announces prizes in chemistry and physics. -
Why We Should Explore Europa and EnceladusEuropa and Enceladus are potential sources of food, and exploration is fascinating and peaceful. -
The End of the Flying PredicateAn unfathomable evil meets its end...
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The Virtue-Challenged Flying PredicateThe Virtue-Challenged Flying Predicate
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The Shining NounThe Shining Noun saves the day...
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ColumbusColumbus brought freedom to the Old World. -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, LeaderFranklin D. Roosevelt saved America.
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Free EmigrationFreedom.
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Taking Back the Capitol After the Anthrax AttacksThe Anthrax Attacks hit Congress. I was in Washington. -
Ceres Turns FiveThe former asteroid is now five years old. -
Congratulations to the United States NavyThankfully, the Navy killed Osama Bin Laden. -
Michael Crichton, Science Fiction MasterFor a fast-paced jaunt, read Crichton. -
Five Cheerful ThoughtsCheer up!
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George Gamow, Witty Founder of the Big Bang TheoryGamow was an excellent physicist who understood how to laugh. -
Ceres: Another Exotic TripIn 2015, the Dawn space probe will reach Ceres. -
Billy Crystal to Film in AtlantaNew comedy sounds promising. -
A Lifeless Europa?Not! -
A Haiku About TelevisionTelevision - not my favorite. -
Five Quick Thoughts for Busy PeopleQuick thoughts for busy people.
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Light is EverythingWithout light, where would people be? -
Enceladus's Ocean ConfirmedCassini team confirms ocean inside Enceladus.
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Mars NewsSurface rovers reach new crater. Flowing water at sites photographed by orbiting probes would imply life on Mars.
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The Andromeda Strain - Taking it SeriouslyIt's a type-BAD error.
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Churchill Leaves OfficeAfter World War II, it was time to leave.
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Stop Killing One Another!It's hot. It's August. If you're thinking about killing someone, stop.
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The Genius of Dr. David DarlingAstronomer David Darling is a gleaming light in an otherwise dull universe.
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Five Ideas for Not-so-beautiful-peopleBeautiful people can use these ideas too.
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What's Flowing on Mars?A new report argues saltwater flows on Mars.
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Five Ideas for Beautiful PeopleOn second thought, don't sue me. Read five ideas that may (or may not) work for you.
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The Ice of EuropaScience Fiction about life in Europa, a moon of Jupiter.
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Will You Please Stop Killing Each Other?Killing is evil and futile. Please stop it!
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What to See in Washington, DCWashington offers inspiring views for everyone.
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Stop Killing One Another. Please!Killings are prolific. Obviously, you should never kill someone. Avoid it and never be a part of it. If you ever have such feelings, change immediately or talk to someone.
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Jules Verne, VisionaryVerne created like no other.
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Will You Please Stop Killing Each Other?Killing people accomplishes nothing.
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STOP KILLING EACH OTHER!Stop it!
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Scintillating Gossip About Juno and JupiterIt doesn't get any hotter --
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It Came to EarthHumor. Accept it.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Big QuestionsFind answers to NASA's Big Questions on life in the Solar System.
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Remembering William Golding's Rites of PassageGolding's novel won the Man Booker Prize.
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Don't Miss These Three Classic Mel Gibson FilmsMel Gibson offers three unforgettable films. Braveheart is among the best films ever made. The Patriot was a box-office hit. Mad Max is a fantastic tale that sparked a cult following.
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What to Expect in Your First Evening Class of Language StudyLanguage learning is fun. In your first session, expect to learn greetings and basic vocabulary. Be prepared for surprises if the teacher uses the total immersion method, the "sink or swim" approach.
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Humanoid Robotics, a Creative New TechnologyCreators like Dr. David Hanson and researchers at Georgia Tech are designing new humanoid robots.
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When Will We Explore the Waters of Jupiter and Saturn?The moons of Jupiter and Saturn hold more water than Earth's oceans.
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ReadingI'm usually reading.
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Solar Power for the HomeDrastically reduce your power bill by installing solar power cells. Kits include the panels, an inverter, a battery, and instructions.
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Quick Look at Flash DrivesStore a lot in a little space.
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Inane News RoundupAre people clamoring to read this irrelevant stuff? These silly reports appeared on July 11, 2011.
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Propaganda, Pictures, and Constitutional RightsThe point is sublime. Understanding a constitution through television is problematic.
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Cool Off and Help Save the ChildrenSave the Children needs your support.
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A Modest Suggestion for Improved BankingBankers are people too. Let's all be rich.
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European Space Agency Dives InThe dust never settles. Space exploration continues at a dizzying pace.
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If They Could Only Control FreedomA humorous and tragic poem.
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Journalism and the ConstitutionCongress shall have power ... "To Promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."
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Still Celebrating Osama's Downfall This July 4thAnd what a party! What follows is my personal account of the September 11 attacks. I was in Washington, D.C.
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Dropbox Debacle a Reminder that Encryption Isn't ReliableBelief in encryption for confidentiality over the Internet is a conceit.
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Ten Facts You May Want to Remember About Winston ChurchillWhen the going gets tough, the tough get going.
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Supreme Court Champions ConstitutionIn Monday's Brown v. Plata decision, the Supreme Court defended the Eighth Amendment Prohibition on Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
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How to Send a Probe to Alpha CentauriThe keys are to reduce size and distribute power.
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Cruising the CoastThe Florida coast is heavenly.
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Europa's Microbial LifeThe search for microbial life continues. Statistics proves that it must live in Europa, a moon of Jupiter.
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A Trip to Florida's Space CoastSee Kennedy Space Center and the Astronaut Hall of Fame!












