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Early drafts of Darwin's theory of evolution are now online, along with private papers. I look forward to further information so we can see these ideas evolved.

The CheckFree service is trying to move their paperless check services from businesses to the home. If banks use the service, customers will be able to deposit checks from home. Apparently the service involves more than scanning and bookkeeping, as antifraud tools include electronically reading what is written on the check.

Music video for the astronomer in you: Hotel Mauna Kea.

While his store was being robbed, the clerk was worried about what the security camera video would look like on YouTube. So he attacked the robber with a ceramic mug and drove him off, losing only $90 and the police gaining the thief's cap.

News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said he expects to scrap subscription fees for The Wall Street Journal's Web site, WSJ.com.

On WSJ.com, Mr. Murdoch said, "We are studying it ...

• THE FULL WSJ.com ARTICLE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS."