Nathan's Occasional Blog

Pope Predicted a Short Reign to Cardinals (AP):

AP – Pope Benedict XVI predicted a "short reign" in comments to cardinals just after his election, and his brother said Wednesday he was worried about the stress the job would put on the 78-year-old pontiff.

Evidently he’s not much of an optimist, eh? I suppose those who oppose this guy’s election might be better served by just waiting it out. Think he’ll last longer than John Paul I?

Anti-HIV Bacterium Isolated?:

Researchers isolate a microorganism that binds to HIV and blocks infection. The discovery may lead to an HIV-killing predatory bug — and a cheap and easy way to fight the virus. By Rowan Hooper.

Wow – I sure hope this works out.