So much has already been written here that I'll just say the following:

[Sorry if this is a duplicate.]

Charlie Jane:

I am sad to hear this. I believe that newborns who are medically compromised often have multiple complications. So, it's no surprise that an infant with her problem had other issues. I would think that early inadequate breathing would seriously compromise her lungs. However, her life was probably extended with the…

Invisible Cities is one of my all time favorite books.

I cannot believe these laws would withstand even a minimal constitutional challenge. I haven't checked, but how many of these anti-Tesla stares are red?

I'm 69 and in very good health. I live in Oregon, and unless things change elsewhere, I will stay here if for no other reason than our right-to-die law. While my family knows my end of life desires, the right to control my death is one I cherish as I do the Bill of Rights. It should be universal.

The Times' A.O. Scott just gave Much Ado a rave review. And, I do mean rave. He loved it, and I cannot wait to see it.

I sure hope these guys documented their restoration.They clearly love the car.

Clarke's laws, all of them, are as relevant now as they were when he composed them.

You'd think by now that Bugatti might start thinking more about their namesake's real genius, in design. Bugatti's current design is - and always was - ugly. Now it's ugly and very dated. There will always be some marque which will be faster but, serious design can always hold its own.

One theory I've seen posted in several places is that highly advanced compression would look like noise to anyone without the algorithms required for decompression. A friend who is a world famous expert on compression technology said this is very possible.

That's simply sick.

This is the kind of shit you simply cannot make up. It is not only offensive it's utterly inane. If UNC were trying to protect its corporate ass, they certainly failed.

For years companies have been told that they have to do business in India and China. Mainly because both represent potentially huge markets.

Even worse than editing for content, BBC cuts as much as 20 minutes when it comes to the US. One thing most of us love about the BBC is its lack of commercials. Even if they just put in ads but, made the show full length, I would watch. BBC America is simply a butchered version of the original.

So, these guy politicians? That's the highest level of bureaucratic doublespeak I've seen in quite some time.

I really enjoyed Mr. Penumbra. And, Lincoln's Dreams is one of the SFF masterpieces of the late 20th century. Willis can't write bad books. Some are better than others but, she is always articulate and moving.

Fundamentally, righteousness (or, if you prefer, smugness) in defense or description of any worldview is simply triesome. And, by the way, it's rarely persuasive.

I'm 68. I firmly believe that anyone over 70 should be required to take a driving test or a well designed reaction and perception test every 3-5 years. Over 80 should have these tests annually and, if he fails any part of a perception/reaction test, he must take a full driving test and be required to do so for every…