There were thunderstorms over Eastern Pennsylvania last night, a few of them severe according to reports.. Immediately afterwards, windy snow blew through as a cold front went by.. Meanwhile, political thunderstorms rocks a few states. Barack Obama had a clean sweep .. Hillary Clinton appeared after he did at a dinner .. she didn't look well.
And so much for that road to the nomination paved with gold for John McCain: Mike Huckabee won two of three states.. Washington state still up in the air.
Mathematically, it's impossible for Huckabee to win unless some unexecpted surprise comes our way. Or like Huck says, a 'miracle.' He may need Walker Texas Ranger for that..

For your viewing pleasure: Random news and random rakings from around the pale blue dot:

A Whale of trouble:Australia vows to continue its opposition to Japan's whaling practices despite Japan's anger over it..

How a lunar eclipse saved Columbus..

Eyebrows raised and closed noses: Farting being banned in a school?

The return of the writers: Deadline Hollywood's Nikki Finke says the strike is "over." She reports that at the Saturday WGA meeting in Los Angeles, the guild membership appeared to OK the deal that the leadership negotiated in the last few weeks..

According to China, the recent blast of snowstorms has destroyed one tenth of China's forests..


Who is doctor Jarvik? Congress wants to know.. .. a "stunt" doctor?

Voluntary ahi fish recall in Hawaii over salmonella ..

MUST READ: Metabolic Syndrome is tied to diet soda! .. and in case you ever forget, another reminder of how Donald Rumsfeld's help led the world down the interesting road paved with aspartame..

Loud booms in North Carolina causes stir..

Concern over the loss of Catholic schools.. .. The Catholic church through its constant church and school closings have, yet again, created their own problem..

"Intersex" fish more common in areas with population density and farming..


Horrible reviews for Paris Hilton's movie THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIE