Hmm, how long before another pharmaceutical company tries to patent turmeric?

Quoted: An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown. The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia.

Ha, that's pretty awesome.

Quoted: The host of “The Colbert Report”  heard that U.S. Speedskating has lost its main sponsor, the bankrupt Dutch bank DSB and decided to step in — in his own humorous fashion.

Hm, I'm still uncomfortable with the fact that he changed term limit laws so he could run for a third term... I bet that's why his margin of victory was drastically lower.

Quoted: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg narrowly won a third term as New York City mayor after a surprisingly tight race with his Democratic challenger.

Wow, it'll be interesting to see what India does with its space program...

Quoted: India's space agency is training thousands of young scientists and has planned its first manned space mission in 2015.

I absolutely agree with the White House's assessment that these gubernatorial wins for the GOP are reflections of "very local issues that didin't involve the president."

Quoted: Republicans began trying on Wednesday to use their wins in two gubernatorial contests to begin building momentum for next year’s midterm elections.

Cool!

Quoted: The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved Friday the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on Latin characters in a decision that could make the Web dramatically more inclusive.

I don't know ... if Corzine loses the election in NJ, that's his doing. I don't think it's a reflection on how people in NJ feel about Obama.

Quoted: A year after Obama's historic victory, Democrats face the possibility of significant electoral setbacks: the potential loss of governors' mansions in the states of New Jersey and Virginia.

It's just stupid to say this is preferential treatment ... they got their swine flu shot at the same time as other Washington, D.C. school children. Should they NOT get a swine flu shot when they are part of a high-risk group (children)? I agree that it's setting a good example when 1 out of 3 American parents are against getting their children vaccinated.

Quoted: With Dad a world leader and Nobel Prize winner, Malia and Sasha Obama surely could have been first in line when vaccinations began for swine flu.

Yay, my slideshow for City Guides is on MSN today!

Quoted: 12 strange landmarks and attractions in cities and towns across the country that might have you doing a double take.