Notable Sights Monday 100404

There have been some big stories today:

Burt Rutan's Spaceshipone entered the record books as the first privately developed craft to enter space (62 miles) twice within a two week span. That means they claim the X-prize of 10 million dollars. And it happened on the anniversary of Sputnik! Link..

CNS is reporting on newly translated Iraqi documents that indicate links between Saddam and terrorists and point out that he had WMD's. Link...

Another chemical shell was discovered in Iraq! Link...

Two new post debate polls indicate that while Kerry may have won the debate there wasn't much of a change in the race. Both indicate Bush maintains a 5 point lead in likely voters with one indicating 7 points up with registered voters. I have said I don't really trust any polls this season after all if people in Madison Wisconsin will burn swastikas in your lawn for having a Bush/Cheney sign, a teacher being fired for having a Picture of the President displayed with other President pictures (see Trek) how many people will really tell a stranger on the phone what they think. Link...

Hmmm, France kept concentration camps open after WWII ended in order to hide their cooperation in killing Jews! AND most of their records are sealed for between 60 to 150 years! Link...

Janet Leigh passed away at 77. Link...

UPDATE: Gordon Cooper - one of the original Seven Mercury Astronauts passed away today also at 77. On the same day as Spaceshipone and Sputnik! These Seven were the best of the best and our nation is greatful!
DKK