The Wall Street Journal makes the scientific and mathematical case for the "intelligent design" of our universe and life on our planet, which you can read by clicking here. I'll give you the "Reader's Digest" version below:
In 1966, no less a world-famous astronomer than Carl Sagan announced that there were 2 important criteria for life on a planet: the right kind of star, and a planet the right distance from that star. Given that there were believed to be 1 octillion (1 with 24 zeroes after it) planets in our universe, there should be about 1 septillion (1 with 21 zeroes after it) planets capable of supporting some sort of life.
Above (click to enlarge): The Waag Clan enjoys an odd Christmas/Chanukah Tradition - a fun day at Magic Mountain on Christmas eve. We've executed this fun tradition at least 5 or 6 times, and it continues today. Why put a photo in here? Because text-only articles are boring, and I like pictures. In fact, how about one more? (below).
Above (click to enlarge): Andrew and James gettin' ready to rock on Magic Mountain's INSANE X2 Roller Coaster. We were able to ride it 4 times (a fact only meaningful to roller coaster fans).
