The Iron Ring

Hello!

Today I share a picture from my weekend in NYC. This picture was taken in Washington Square Park by the arch made famous by Harry and Sally. This is one of my best (and favorite) friends, Renee.

Not too much else to write today, can't really focus on science when I'm watching (and enjoying) Spiderman.

However, in light of my recent postings on the death penalty I think it is worth noting that Sadam Hussein was hanged last weekend. I read in the Times that they think he died in about a minute. I wonder how that decision was made? Did they pick the goriest way? The biggest spectacle? We consider hanging so archaic yet it is likely less painful that lethal injection.