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...rush? The Apophis deflection, should it become necessary, must take place before the 2029 close approach. Earlier than that, just a simple nudge, accomplished, say, by firing a heavy object at the asteroid, could change its course enough to miss the crucial but small keyhole. Any time after that approach, should Apophis pass through the keyhole, we could be in trouble. NASA scientist David Morrison explains: "After 2029, the deflection would have to be vigorous enough to miss not just a tiny keyhole but the much larger target of the Earth itself. And such a deflection is far beyond present...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How to Save the Planet | 8/13/2005 | See Source »

...VAGABLOGGING.NET This is a website created by Rolf Potts, a renowned shoestring traveler whose 2002 book, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel, is a crucial reference for any budget wanderer. He started his companion blog the same year and provides almost daily updates from wherever he is (at press time, it was Paris...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Web of Knowledge | 8/1/2005 | See Source »

...Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder traveler whose 2002 book, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel, is a crucial reference for any budget wanderer. He started his companion blog the same year and provides almost daily updates from wherever he is (at press time, it was Paris). DERELICTLONDON.COM When you're done with the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, turn to Paul Talling's detail-packed blog on obscure...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Web of Knowledge | 7/31/2005 | See Source »

...That?s the thing about the Reigning World Champs with two and a-half months left to play: They seem to have the blahs. Maybe the return of Gabe Kapler will juice the clubhouse, maybe whatever move Theo makes in the next two weeks will. The crucial item to remember is: Twelve months ago the team was similarly scuffling at this point, and it wasn?t in first place. Tom Gordon was pitching well for the Yankees 12 months ago, not having yet burned out-as he will again this summer. Randy Johnson wasn?t really all that good...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Champs at Midseason | 7/22/2005 | See Source »

...Which of the following never hit a home run in a crucial Yankee-Red Sox game? A) Bucky Dent B) Johnny Lindell C) Roy White D) Jim Rice. The last bunt at Fenway Park: A) rolled foul B) was not scored as a sacrifice C) occurred during the father-son game D) was called a ?waste of time? by Don Zimmer. The Fenway ?bleacher bums? are: A) now attending Boston College hockey games B) credited with inventing the ?wine cooler? C) opposed to baseball?s drug rules D) seldom invited to Mark Clear?s house. The American League hitter most...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Brief History of the BLOHARDS | 7/22/2005 | See Source »

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