The President's Council on Bioethics is questioning whether living longer, healthier lives is a good thing. Speaking for rational egotists everywhere, I think I can safely say ... "YES!" Read the full story.

Before Jordan was born someone--I don't remember who-- asked me if I was going to teach the baby how to play Dungeons & Dragons if it was a girl. The question took me aback somewhat--not because I'd ever considered teaching D&D to a girl, but because I'd never not considered teaching it to a girl.