Go to Mang's Bat Page to check out the 61st Carnival of Space, a weekly tour around space-themed weblogs. And, while I'm linking, don't miss Amir Alexander's update on the status of funding for the Arecibo telescope; A. J. S. Rayl's monthly update on Spirit and Opportunity; and this week's Planetary Radio interview with space scientist and artist William Hartmann. Finally, I should mention that I am leaving tomorrow for a two-week trip to ....