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Today in 1930, the news of the discovery of Pluto was telegraphed to the Harvard College Observatory. Hey, Pluto was good enough for Harvard then, it's STILL good enough. Reinstate Pluto!

I live in South Carolina. Yes, the state with the governor who doesn't want any of that dirty stimulus money thank-you-very-much. Today I was reading a story online about how he's now refusing the 700 million dollar portion that was set aside for school stabilization. Without that money, 7500 educators stand to lose their jobs. Have I mentioned where I am currently employed? The story was followed by comments from many non-South Carolinians calling us toothless idiots who hope to return to the attitudes of the old Confederacy. It was a completely depressing way to spend my lunch break.

I got home and found this delightful idea from beatrizwench:

Tired of all the doom and gloom on the news? Weary of the latest tumbling stock market prices? Bored with bailouts? How 'bout giving us five good things in your life today? No matter HOW much it sucks, there's got to be something that's good in your life. Spread some job; its infectious.

It's been one of those days, so I'm taking her suggestion.
( Misty's five! )