Some space-related news this morning

Did anyone else notice that the exoplanet.eu database just blew past the 700 confirmed exoplanets mark this month?

Also, three of humanity's explorers in the deep black just got home today:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/22/science-soyuz-astronauts-return.html

That first comment about space travel being "routine" now...strikes me as Not Quite True Yet.

Another note on the Situation in Confederation Park

David Reevely noticed something going on with certain political operatives' "tweets".

Interesting...