We’ll try to keep it national tonight, so feel free to chat debate or whatever else may strike your fancy (like, for example, the etymology of that saying).

It’s been all over, but not here.  Our thoughts and best wishes in a time of bereavement for the family, friends and colleagues of Senator Craig Thomas.

Virginia Tech will reopen Norris Hall, but it will not host classes.  The healing process is long, but the best tribute is a well-lived life.

In Arizona, the Biosphere 2 has been sold to a home developer.  The land will eventually hold 1,500 homes, but for now you can still tour the facility.  Ahhh Biosphere 2. At least we’ll always have Pauly Shore. (Btw, did you know Kylie Minogue, Rose McGowan and Jack Black were ALL in that movie? Liar.)

The ACLU, in response to a grotesquely botched execution, has filed suit in Ohio which, among other things, has sparked a debate over whether executioners should be anonymous.

And I hear there’s a debate tonight.  For so many symbolic reasons do I select this song and video.  The Go! Team – Junior Kickstart