while we had known that Mars was barren, We would be interested in establishing why. Some like me find the evidence pointing to rapid and easy chemical evolution and abiogenesis under diverse conditions. Then concern becomes no life here rather than is life But both of these questions are fruitful for astrobiology and culture (As we alone is an old paradox).

In an sadly ironic twist of fate, Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine was interested in a hit and run traffic accident and apparently was not wearing his seat belt. The Governors total disregard for the law has landed him in a medical facility with: One divided leg, A broken breastbone, 12 cracked