I guess Des Moines is cool than I thought, according to NY times article, maybe I'll have to check it out soon. They also have a 36 hr plan for Des Moines.


Also, a soon to be extinct turtle tells the condition of the environment in China in the NY Times. More info is found here.


Another interesting article about intelligence and race and about the difference in studies that studied the difference between Black and White IQs. What about Asians?


Water sharing agreement reached in the West. Water will probably be the most sought after resources as our population grows. Good thing I live in the Great Lakes region.