Eric Scheske

> At present, books considered "pop-up" or movable are popular sources of delight for children and adults alike. However, the types of books today's audiences associate with such a genre are the result of a somewhat long development and, consequently, form an intriguing niche in

Eric Scheske wrote to his Michigan representative about a year ago, expressing concern that people had started to view pornographic movies on their car video players, with the result that others, including children, could see it. It looks like at least a handful of reps share his concerns. Link [http:

We don't like to post such sad stories. So many dead . . . and it was a Molson truck (sniff). > A 19-year-old woman from Mississauga has been charged with careless driving following an accident this morning that dumped 2,184 cases of beer onto Highway 401, forcing

We just knew things would go to pot after the Commies took over Hong Kong! > Nearly a third of Hong Kong men don't wash their hands after using the washroom, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Hong Kong Toilet Association. Link [http://www.nydailynews.com/

Isn't there a good book somewhere that condemns gossiping? > We've become a nation of rumor mongers, gossip hounds and leakers. Everywhere you turn, somebody's telling somebody something about somebody else. > In addition to those who spill the beans about their own lives,

The New York Times this morning weighs in on chimeras. Excerpts: > Distinguished groups of ethicists and scientists have been pondering what steps should be taken, if any, to head off the nightmarish possibility of a human brain's becoming trapped inside an animal form, silently screaming, "Let

Creation's goodness and its potential for abuse: > According to new research, drinking whiskey can help protect you against cancer. However, it cannot protect you from waking up in the morning with an ugly person.

Gay fellas aren't flocking to the altar even when they can. Why? Maybe because they're basically like regular guys who try to avoid marriage as long as they can so they can continue a carefree life, only in their case with bathhouses and other over-sexed

Brooklyn now allows first-time johns to attend classes about the evils of prostitution, rather than go to jail. Interesting concept; interesting article (but colorful language). Link [http://villagevoice.com/news/0519,hunter,63812,5.html]. Excerpts: > "I wanna ask you," [a former prostitute] says to the

Fascinating article about the rehabilitation of Genghis Kahn that is taking place in Mongolia. A country that engages in ancestor worship, the other G.K. is revered by some Mongols as a god. A world anxious to curry favor with Mongolia (a beautiful land rich in resources) is helping the