God, has it been this long since my last post? Feb. 10? Much has changed in that time, personally, which accounts for the empty cyberspace.

Of course, my last invective was, justifiably, aimed at the French. Is there any govt. on earth more cynical or self serving than that of Chirac? Their efforts in the Ivory Coast have brought nothing but misery to its people (http://www.nationalreview.com/europress/boyles200310030830.asp), and they want us to turn Iraq into their playground?

Nice little article on the Nobel Prize at CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/10/06/nobel.prizes.reut/index.html). George Smoot would be a natural. His book 'Wrinkles in Time' detailed the exquisite work his team did on COBE. Of course, Hawking would be an excellent choice, especially since his condition means time is of the essence.

Anyhow, it's good to be back. Hope life is more quiet from hereon out....  ¶ 11:45 AM