From the Big Bang to the human race.

While Panama is celebrating Flag Day, Hindus here and around the world will be observing Diwali, or the festival of lights.

The tale of Louis Lepke, Pittsburgh Phil and the rest of the boys who hung around Midnight Rose's candy store between contract jobs for Mr. Lansky and Mr. Luciano, as told by Joe Giacalone, who did time in the Michigan system for possessing what prosecutors said was one of his work tools for the family business --- a blackjack. One of these days Giacalone's cartoons from those times, about fellow inmate John Sinclair and such subversive activities as his alleged attempt to "Maoize" the prison laundry --- might make it online. Those that were published were classics of the 1970s underground press.

Top honors for a guy whom most Zonians despise but is held in high esteem by many Panamanians, former US President Jimmy Carter.

A comprehensive unofficial page, brought to you by a dedicated fan of science fiction's most honored writer. Willis is the only person who has won the Nebula and Hugo awards six times each.

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