Tuesday Linkage

I'm not going to say it. I cannot talk about that man again. The day is young, I can't mess it up this early. Anything interesting happening out there?

Solar eclipse won't spook Olympics: astrologers

Study: 'Pre-dementia' is rising, especially in men

LA Times: GOP suffering from a lack of (ballot) initiative
The strategy of pushing propositions likely to draw conservatives to the polls has faltered as Republicans face mishaps in drafting measures and a more aggressive opposition.

Thousands of blank British passports stolen in raid

Study questions US strategy against al-Qaida

Carlin gets last laugh on death

CNN: EPA e-mail to workers: Don't answer inspector's questions
The Environmental Protection Agency advised employees last month not to answer questions from journalists, the Government Accountability Office or the agency's inspector general, according to an EPA e-mail made public Monday.

Biblical financial planning helps some budget

AP: Investigation of firing by Alaska Gov. approved
Alaska lawmakers on Monday approved an investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power in firing a public safety commissioner. Lawmakers say they want to know whether Palin was mad at former commissioner Walt Monegan for not firing an Alaska State Trooper who went through a messy divorce and ongoing child custody battles with Palin's sister.