Today in the news

Today in the news This is, after all, the 21st Century, so let's see what's going on in the wacky world of science technology. Unprecedented Shuttle Repair a Success This guy is wandering around in a spacesuit for six hours to remove two tiny pieces of ceramic tile filler that could destroy a machine worth untold millions and kill seven people. Yeah, that's pretty awesome. But the best part is "He did not have to use a makeshift hacksaw put together in orbit that he brought along just in case." I'm all for exploring the known universe and all, but should this thing really have carried these people into space? Aren't pre-launch repairs a bit easier to make? It's almost like NASA knew this was no big deal and is showboating on this whole McGuyver-type repair scheme. Brain-dead Virginia woman gives birth to girl The most amazing part is this isn't anything new: "Since 1979, there have been at least a dozen similar cases published in English medical literature, said Dr. Winston Campbell, director of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center, which conducted research on the topic." Korean First to Successfully Clone a Dog But the dumbasses cloned an Afghan hound, "ranked by dog trainers as the least companionable and most indifferent among the hundreds of canine breeds." Which brings to mind: who would be the human equivalent? Regis? Zsa Zsa Gabor? Billy Bob Thornton? Lighting Strike Kills Utah Boy Scout Those guys haven't had much luck lately... All 309 Survive Toronto Jetliner Crash Amazing - 309 people walk out of a plane crash. And the quote of the day: From Astronaut Stephen Robinson: "It is a very nice orbital belly."