Check out this super-sweet world sunrise map and watch the sun rise and set all over the world on this real-time, computer-generated illustration of the Earth's patterns of sunlight and darkness. The clouds are updated every three hours with current weather satellite imagery. jmj

In today's Pennsylvania primary, it's not about who wins, but by how much. jmj

GOOD Magazine's Chalmers Johnson says that It's Time to Flee the Country. jmj

I see very little hope for America regardless of who is elected in November. All the candidates remaining in the race have said they will not “cut and run” in Iraq and Afghanistan. One may speculate that once in office, one or another candidate may be more flexible, but this is actually unlikely.

Since NPR's Robin Hilton has officially written off CD's, his All Things Considered counterpart Bob Boilen challenges you to come up with the next music format. jmj

In Philadelphia, there is a proposal to build the third tallest building in the United States. The American Commerce Center, spire included, would stand 1,500 feet high and dwarf the newly completed Comcast Tower, currently the tyallest building in the city. The details, including ground-level green areas and street-level shopping can be found here. glc

Clinton : Obama :: Paris : Rome ... Confused? Don't be. Predictably Irrational explains it all in uncovering The Decoy Effect. glc

Population centers drive news. Seems obvious but its interesting in a visual sense. glc

No Impact Man still hasn't brought TV back into his world. For his daughters sake, it seems this will be a very beneficial stand to make. glc