Search for Knowledge

For the past few days, I have been trying to acquire more knowledge about the happenings of the world. I've been reading ESPN, CNN, and CNN Business for the past few days along with Harry Potter for relaxation. All this unusual amount of reading is for the sake of being able to share my opinion in more sophisticated conversations with evidence to support my stance.
From ESPN:
I hate Terrell Owens because he is an asshole; however, after reading ESPN, i can say that i hate TO because he doesn't attend practice, talk with coaches, or make any attempt to compromise. I'm not actually sure why he is so upset but i believe TO wants to be traded since he and McNabb had a fight at the Superbowl. Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers is back playing baseball without any repercussions from the league for shoving two must've been snobby camera people. I think the media is getting a little too nosy but it just might be their job. A's are sadly getting slaughtered by the Angels, but i think the A's will make it to the playoffs with their great roster. Even if the A's don't win the coveted World Series, the next years should be great when the younger players start to mature.
From CNN:
I was happy to read that the shuttle Discovery made it back to Edwards Air Force Base safely despite the little piece of foam that hit the shuttle during the launch. The function of the foam on space shuttles is to prevent ice from forming on the external fuel tanks; however, what happened during the Columbia tragedy? A 1.2 IB hunk of foam from the Columbia was missing and the absence of that foam caused the explosion; however, what happened in the external fuel tank happened? Did the fuel in the tanks freeze and then combust causing an explosion?
On a sadder note, Dana Reeves, widow of Christopher Reeves, has lung cancer. It's weird that Dana Reeves has lung cancer because she reports she never smoked but maybe more light will be shed on this later.
On the business side, the Feds increased interest rates to 3.5%. I'm not sure what this means other than mortgage rates increasing, bank interest rates increasing, and that less cash will be circulating through the economy.
That's about it for now, Harry POtter is pretty interesting along with playing Guild Wars with Brian. It's fun although i DO get a little touchy when people make mistakes...it just sucks when you're so close to the objective and one mistake kills everyone in the party, but i shouldn't have overreacted...that's it for now, stay safe all