A star explodes 50,000 light-years away from earth

Well this is pretty scary!

Top 100 gadgets of all time

How many of these gadgets do you have or used to have?

Model Cubs fan

I'm told this photograph appears in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Of course, I have no first-hand knowledge of this fact, I'm just passing along what I heard. (I'm not sure I understand why this photo appears in a swimsuit issue...and why not equal time for a female White Sox fan? But I digress.)

It does make me think about switching my team allegiance to the Cubs...or at least getting Wrigley Field bleacher tickets!

Coffee may help protect against liver cancer

Good news for coffee drinkers. There is a report out that coffee may help protect against liver cancer. There have been other recent reports that moderate alcohol consumption can also be healthful. Plus, I recall a report saying that chocolate is good.

If they ever discover that cigar smoking is good for you, then I'll live forever!

Pitchers and catchers report

Are there four more comforting words in the English language?

Yes, Wednesday is the day that spring training camps open for both Chicago baseball teams. After the long cold winter, on-field baseball news will begin to dominate sports headlines rather than off-the-field headlines. It wouldn't be Chicago baseball if there weren't questions regarding both teams:

1. Can the Cubs finally make it to the World Series?
2. How will they replace Sammy Sosa and his boombox?
3. Will the new-look White Sox win in homer-friendly U.S. Cellular Field?
4. Can they find a reliable 5th starter?

These and other questions will be answered over the next few months. Bring it on!