Obama Inauguration Speech

Surprised to see no discussion on one of the key parts of the speech where the 44th President of the US rattled off the names of religious groups (the 3 biblical ones and Hindus, but no mention of Buddhists or Sikhs or Jains) with the addition of "non-believers". Is this a first? Have previous presidents acknowledged this group?

The group themselves would prefer a more positive sounding phrase to describe themselves, but it is a start to include them. It is one of the aims of the Brights to be recognized as a group with a positive worldview and not be excluded from civic participation just because they do not check any box with the name of a religion next to it.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Having lived in the Bay Area for a dozen years, one would have (wrongly!) thought that one knew everything about it. Well, never heard of this place (it being quite close to home!). Seems very popular with the kids.

Searching for hidden clues in the Pietersen-Moores saga

One can almost hear Pietersen's inner thoughts "I wish he wouldn't do this everytime I initiate a serious conversation! I am getting sick of this!"

KP's inner thoughts (continued): "I may not be king, but I do feel that I am entitled to my crown, however small it may be. I wish they will let me wear this on the field. That will show that brat, Yuvraj, who is the better cricketer. I am sure it will make him quake a little bit."