Green jobs - those are jobs that feel like new economy jobs; they do require some training.

NASA projects often have romantic names that link into a long history of exploration and adventure: Atlantis and Discovery, for example.

There are always signs that a reign is ending, and they are usually spotted not in the king himself but in his court. In the inner circle, latent jealousies between advisers spill into open conflict, as they angrily debate who is to blame for the calamity, chewing over each other's past errors and pointing the finger at old and nascent enemies.

Blog culture has a hard time digesting narratives, but it has an easy time digesting 'big ideas' pieces.

I could do a franchise for the end of everything. 'The End of Dogs,' 'The End of Cats.'

Men are now also in the minority among the entering traditionally male-dominated areas such as law and medicine. Finance and politics are still firmly in male hands, but in many other areas it seems the proportions are shifting in women's favor. Boys are doing worse at school and university. It's only logical that this imbalance, which can be observed in most industrialized countries, will change conditions on the job market.

The launch of a space shuttle can still make you weep with amazement and wonder, if you happen to be watching it.