The Athenaeum

Judge Leon's decision in the Al-Janko habeas corpus case

I was so fortunate as to be asked to give my opinion to the court in this matter.  Judge Richard Leon of the DC District Court and the good people of the Oregon Federal Public  Defenders office have returned honor to American justice in the case of Abd al-Rahim al-Janko who has been wrongly imprisoned and abused by the Taliban and then the US Government for eight long years.  pl

Download 6.22.09 Janko Habeas Opinion

"The Sky Is Filled With Breathtaking Pictures" APOD- June 16, 1995/2009

Happy 14th Anniversary to APOD.  Below is the 1st image displayed on NASA's wonderful astronomy site:

 

6/16/95- "The sky is filled with breathtaking pictures, many of which are available on the World Wide Web. Each day we feature a different picture of some part of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer."

And here is the anniversary photo from APOD's current incarnation:

6/16/09- "On the occasion of our 14th anniversary, the APOD editors thank all of our contributors and mirror site operators whose volunteer efforts help bring the wonders of astronomy to millions of people around the world."

-Maureen Lang