Michael Moore endorses Obama, and explains why. This is meaningful for me, because the underhanded antics of Hillary's team are really disappointing me, and it's difficult to explain to my Hillary-supporting friends why I feel Obama's high road is better. It's hard to prove a negative. But Moore has some examples in this article that are very useful for illustrating the difference between forbearance (Obama not going for unworthy gaffes and diversionary historical personal associations) and muckraking (Hillary bringing Farrakhan's name up for no reason during the debate last week). Fearmongering is old news, and I hope America can rise above, FINALLY.

And this is an interesting-trivia-packed article on Charles Babbage, a Victorian-era computer designer. "Difference Engine" might ring a bell for you. Anyway. I thoroughly enjoyed it, not only because of details such as: Sadly, they were never built because of their enormous size, cost, and also because Babbage's personality frequently clashed with investors. I can't imagine such foolishness coming from the top. No wait, yes I can!