19 March 2007: Afternoon By The Morning News — 19 Mar 2007 One reason Iran isn't backing down in its quest for weapons: the 1987 chemical attack by Saddam Hussein that killed 113 Iranians and wounded thousands more. The knot, that not-so-simple technology that made humans human, is becoming obsolete; military introduces fabric that can detect combat stress. The Onion: "Bush Announces Iraq Exit Strategy: 'We'll Go Through Iran'." Invoices reveal Smithsonian official's lavish spending of taxpayer dollars, including $15K for new French doors at his home. Today in the Tournament of Books, judge Anthony Doerr decides between Against the Day and Pride of Baghdad. The good news is that scientists feel we have the technology to intercept and deflect many asteroids headed toward Earth. The bad news is that budget restraints have kept it from being tested. Brazil's Jim and Tammy Faye face corruption charges for attempting to smuggle cash into Miami, some of it hidden inside a Bible (gasp!). The 10 warmest years on record have occurred since 1995. Robert Birnbaum hits the Bryn Mawr Bookstore's half-off sale in today's Book Digest. Mom: Pass the wine, please. I want to become crazy. A child's recollection of events.
