There is good news today. India and Pakistan restored full diplomatic relations. They are scheduling talks. The French are said to be upset that no one asked them about it first.

Also, Michael Newdow's daughter is still saying the pledge, complete with "under God" despite dad's litigation and the 9th Circuit's ruling. The 8 year old is said to be "sad" at the court's ruling. (Isn't this the court that upheld a damages verdict for a burglar who got stuck in a house after breaking into it? So, the victim\homeowner has to pay his burglar because he didn't have his garage fixed to allow burglars to get out.) The 8 year old promises to be the first of many who will practice civil disobedience, as she promises to whisper "under God" even if the Supreme Court rules for her father. You just know that every high school football game in Texas will sport folks reciting the pledge despite the ruling.