Mutant Vancouver Eggplants Made Jam Somewhere Under Norway (w/ Peanuts?)

Old news by now, but in case anyone was particularly worried about Pluto (or deathly afraid that this would actually be settled within the next twenty years), never fear; Pluto's friends are fighting back for their dearly beloved.

If they come up with a better definition of a planet, good for them. As long as that definition doesn't go along the lines of "having all of the currently named conditions, or else being called Pluto."

Just as well, however, since my car wouldn't let me attend the bookstore. I wouldn't want my only chance for cheap astronomy books to have been so quickly passed over.

Also, rather than writing an entirely new post for this exciting tidbit, let me just note that the Space Shuttle Atlantis' launch has been delayed again, this time until Friday, possibly the last chance until late October.

(Hey, hey, anyone in my area.. drive me to FL to see a shuttle launch for my birthday? Pleeeaase?)