11 May 2009: Morning

Obama's swift maneuver on stem-cell funding will embolden conservatives, provide an economic windfall for states that take the money.

Think of H as hair and N as nose, two features for learning and remembering the identity of a virus. Influenza, explained.

There's still nothing set for the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, but don't be surprised if there are 150,000 concertgoers in Prospect Park.

Also in Prospect Park, TMN's Erik Bryan plays croquet.

Kansas City Royals unable to find themselves in standings.

Every sports visualization you could want.

What other age could someone born in 1969 (and not 1951) / Possibly be? / (And please do not listen to my ex-wife, that sad, bitter woman in her late fifties.) Ian Frazier turns 40, again.

Today's long read: Those who delay gratification experience greater success later.

Researchers agree that just a little bit of mental illness does enhance creativity--though in severe cases, it's debilitating.

Wikipedia divines sub-par reporting--and its determination of truth causes an error-ridden feedback loop.

Bud Shrake, all-around supreme writer and "First Guy" of Texas dies, age 78.

The 2009 Quality of Living global survey.

In preparation for total immersion into the Greensboro community, I am selling everything that I own. Buy Megan Deal's possessions.

Video: Trailer for The Goofy Movie--had it been directed by David Lynch (and others).