Science: Kary Mullis talks about the next-gen cure for killer infections, but it's the enthsiasm that's contagious

Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staph and anthrax may be in for a surprise. Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary promise.

Writers: Mark Twain

A fine source of Twainiana: Quotations, newspaper archives and related resources, collected by Barbara Schmidt, featuring graphics and photographs from the Dave Thomson collection. Included are a "Chronology of Known Mark Twain Speeches, Public Readings and Lectures" and a list of publications with Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens interviews, many with links. A great place to hang around for a few hours.