I've always been curious about Einstein's view on religion. I always thought he was a active Jew, but now I know better.

I've never been able to reconcile how any scientist worth a damn could possibly see religion as anything more than superstitious bunkum. I guess it served a purpose in its day, but no longer. Over and over again, science has proven many of the 'facts' in religion are false, yet so many people cling to their beliefs as if they are proven facts.

Lenin had one thing right: "Religion is opium for the people. Religion is a sort of spiritual booze..."

Yep, they do that out here, west of Portland, Oregon as well. It's amazing, when you consider new combines cost over $100K!

"It's a floor cleaner!"

"No it's a dessert topping!"

"It's both a floor cleaner AND a dessert topping!!!"

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Also, don't forget, "Pre-chewed Charlies" (restaurant)

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* A zippered pocket on the side which is sized to your standard-issue umbrella.

* A semi-rigid or bottom-heavy design which would allow the backpack to stand-up on its own even with a laptop inside.

* A carrying handle on the top.

A secure hook/carabiner inside a zippered pocket for keys which are not needed once you hit the airport.

He has been one of my most favorite authors since I was just a 12 year-old lad. I think that I have seen "2001" more than any other movie.

Depending on his final wishes, of course, NASA should put some of his ashes on a geosynchronous satellite....

I don't get it; I expected to see the horses whipping the men.

Let's not forget that CCDs with extended sensitivity into the IR wavelengths are not the only game in town for nighttime security. There also exists security cameras which use thermal imaging. They require no illumination whatsoever and would completely ignore the IR LED setup shown here.

I could use this to tag the assets I have at the trade shows I manage. If one of my tools or other stuff leaves the booth, I can throw a stress ball at them!

I've experienced alternating-tread staircases in several old farmhouses where I grew up in Vermont. I clearly remember my first experience with one: You climb very quickly as you step on the treads, then you are scared $!+less when you first try to go down. I remember going down backwards the first couple times because it's so steep!