Supreme Court justice faces boot from home? Developer wants ‘Lost Liberty Hotel’ built upon property of David Souter Please excuse the source – it isn’t as if I consider it a credible site, but I couldn’t resist linking to this…
Three Hours, Not Three Days
Boffins create zombie dogs SCIENTISTS have created eerie zombie dogs, reanimating the canines after several hours of clinical death in attempts to develop suspended animation for humans. US scientists have succeeded in reviving the dogs after three hours of clinical…
Dying for Ikea?
I’ve really been looking forward to visiting Ikea after their Atlanta store opens this week if only to see what all the fuss is about. I had no idea that it was such a to-do, though. The Atlanta police have…
On the Other Hand
Supreme Court rules against file swapping Y’all better learn to use BitTorrent! The Supreme Court has handed movie studios and record labels a sweeping victory against file swapping, ruling that peer-to-peer companies such as Grokster could be held responsible for…
Good News
Supreme Court bars Ten Commandments at courthouses The decision doesn’t go as far as I’d like, but it’s progress! Tuesday, June 28, 2005; Posted: 5:40 p.m. EDT (21:40 GMT) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struggled in a pair of…
Heroic Lions
Lions Rescue, Guard Beaten Ethiopian Girl Edit: That story is gone, but this one is still there: Ethiopian girl reportedly guarded by lions A 12-year-old girl who was abducted and beaten by men trying to force her into a marriage…
Michelangelo’s Anatomy Lessons
Brazilians crack Michelangelo’s ‘code’ Doctors see anatomy lessons hidden in Sistine Chapel ceiling SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — Two Brazilian doctors and amateur art lovers believe they have uncovered a secret lesson on human anatomy hidden by Renaissance artist Michelangelo…
Take the Oath to Protect Confidentiality
From Stop Family Violence Now: The Air Force has issued an arrest warrant against Jennifer Bier, a civilian therapist, who has refused to turn over confidential counseling records of a military rape victim to the military court. A temporary stay…
Are You Just Happy to See Me?
An Australian woman was found to be carrying 51 live tropical fish after customs officials were alerted by “flipping” noises coming from beneath her skirt as she arrived at Melbourne airport.
Are You Being Charged More Than Other Shoppers for Online Purchases?
From Future Brief: Most American consumers don’t realize Internet merchants and even traditional retailers sometimes charge different prices to different customers for the same products, according to a new survey. The study, “Open to Exploitation,” found nearly two-thirds of adult…