As the government tries to fix GM and Chrysler, car buyers stand to get great deals — but there are some risks to consider.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Scientists identify new lethal virus in Africa
Scientists have identified a lethal new virus in Africa that causes bleeding like the dreaded Ebola virus. The so-called "Lujo" virus infected five people in Zambia and South Africa last fall. Four of them died, but a fifth survived, perhaps helped by a medicine recommended by the scientists.
It's not clear how the first person became infected, but the bug comes from a family of viruses found in rodents, said Dr. Ian Lipkin, a Columbia University epidemiologist involved in the discovery.
Scientists quickly identify new, lethal 'Lujo' virus in Africa
Queen Elizabeth Snubbed: Britain Declares War on France
France and England have fought each other in the 100 Years' War, the Seven Years' War, the Napoleonic Wars and scads of less memorably named conflicts. And more recently, the French and English have treated the blood-and-tears clashes between their national rugby and soccer teams as fetishes for those battles of yore. The geysers of bile pouring forth from the London tabloids this week suggests a new chapter in Anglo-French enmity may be upon us. Call it the "Great D-Day Hissy Fit."
How much money do 'energy vampires' cost you?
See what switched-off gadgets like cable boxes, TV sets, electric toothbrushes, and microwave ovens cost you in actual dollars.
'Energy vampires'
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Mystery of the 'lottery curse'
Lucky million-dollar lottery winners sometimes meet with misfortune after hitting the jackpot.'Lottery curse'
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Court Says Suspects Can Be Interrogated Without Lawyer
Whoa! Say What?!
"Because of the protections created by this court in Miranda and related cases, there is little if any chance that a defendant will be badgered into waiving his right to have counsel present during interrogation."
Come Again?
Court Says Suspects Can Be Interrogated Without Lawyer
The high (they must've been high when they mad this 'decision') court, in a 5-4 ruling, overturned the 1986 Michigan v. Jackson ruling, which said police may not initiate questioning of a defendant who has a lawyer or has asked for one unless the attorney is present.
The Michigan ruling applied even to defendants who agree to talk to the authorities without their lawyers.
The court's wing-nuts overturned that opinion Tuesday, with the anal retentive moron Antonin Scalia saying "it was poorly reasoned, has created no significant reliance interests and is ultimately unworkable."
The anally fixated Scalia, who read the this egregious judicial error from the bench, said their decision will have a "minimal" effects on criminal defendants."Because of the protections created by this court in Miranda and related cases, there is little if any chance that a defendant will be badgered into waiving his right to have counsel present during interrogation."
Come Again?
Virtual fossils reveal how ancient creatures lived
A flood of spectacular new insights is emerging as palaeontologists swap hammers and chisels for X-rays and high-speed computers
Science News
From BBC-Science:
Genetically modified primates that glow green and pass the trait on to their offspring could aid the fight against human disease.  | | We are all capable of "hearing" shapes and sizes and perhaps even "tasting" sounds, according to a study. |
East German spy fired notorious shot that changed West German politics
The shot that changed German politics in 1967 was fired by an East German Stasi spy
The killing in 1967 of an unarmed demonstrator by a police officer in West Berlin set off a left-wing protest movement and put conservative West Germany on course to evolve into the progressive country it has become today...It is as if the shooting deaths of four students at Kent State University by the Ohio National Guard had been committed by an undercover K.G.B. officer, though the reverberations in Germany seemed to have run deeper.
Pressure Mounts and Susan Boyle Melts Down
It's not the China Syndrome, but Susan Boyle, the favorite in this weekend's upcoming Britain's Got Talent finals, did experience a meltdown, with more than a few expletives flying after she was harassed by journalists at a London hotel.
Two for the money
Granny's forgotten lotto ticket nets $2m
A New South Wales South Coast grandmother has had an unexpected $2 million windfall from a lottery ticket left forgotten for four years.
Widow leaves her village 400,000 pounds
A village has been left 400,000 pounds by a 90-year-old widow as a thank you for the warm welcome she received when she retired.
Cancer drug wiped patient's fingerprints
A patient who took an anti-cancer drug lost his fingerprints, which caused him to be detained for hours when he tried to visit the United States.
Cops and Robbers
Pa. police say man run over by his own truck
Police said a man trying to enter a gated community in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains fell out of his truck while trying to open the gate and was run over by his own vehicle on Monday.
Clerk gives robber $40 from own pocket for insulin
A convenience store clerk wouldn't open the register for a robber but gave the man $40 from his own pocket after the robber told him he needed the money for insulin.
Connnecticut woman bitten after 'bite me' remark
An analyst at the Connecticut Police Academy says a co-worker responded literally to her "bite me" remark and chomped on her.
Courtney Love's Attorneys Claiming AmEx Lawsuit is BS
Courtney Love is firing back at American Express for suing her, claiming she owes more than $350,000 in credit card debt.Love's lawyer sent a statement claiming the suit is bogus, and that she's been beating her head against the wall for a long time now trying to reason with the credit card company.
Love's lawyer writes: "AmEx knows the claim has no merit. We have told them this for a long time. AmEx's law policies allowed fraudulent transactions to be charged to my client's card."
Larry Fink, Courtney's lawyer,says that 104 AmEx credit cards were taken out under Courtney's name or the name of her business -- and that all the charges attributed to Courtney weren't made by her. He also said it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out nobody takes out 104 credit cards!
Science News
A third species of the extinct giant lemurs has been discovered in northwest Madagascar, the first addition to the group in more than 100 years.
Sharing the Joy?
Of course you know it's raining to beat the band outside right now.
How about we share the joy.
Anyone want some rain - you're welcome to ours.
How about we share the joy.
Anyone want some rain - you're welcome to ours.
North Korea threats raise U.S. alert
U.S. and S. Korea troops raise their alerts to the highest level since 2006 when N. Korea renounces its truce and issues new warnings.
North Korea threats raise U.S. alert
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Mom faces charges for abduction hoax
Bonnie Sweeten's alleged elaborate ruse sparked an extensive, expensive search and fears for her daughter's safety.
Mom faces charges for abduction hoax
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Betty or Veronica?
After 65 years of romancing the bad girl and the one next door, Archie Andrews pops the question and surprises some fans.
Betty or Veronica? Archie finally chooses in comic
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Sotomayor may disappoint liberals
Activists on the left hoping for a Supreme Court ally may not quite be getting their wish.
Analysis
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The healthiest cities in America
The top location has fewer smokers and nearly 90% of residents have health insurance.
The healthiest cities in America
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What they are saying
In my infrequent (some may say next to never) checking out my e-mail I find these comments about this little ol'blog:
Great Blog!
A velvet glove over an iron fist.
I love the Liars and Fools segments. They really are aren't they!
Finally, I found 'fair and balanced' on a blog.
Interesting stuff here.
Great Blog!
A velvet glove over an iron fist.
I love the Liars and Fools segments. They really are aren't they!
Finally, I found 'fair and balanced' on a blog.
Interesting stuff here.
Indian Man Has 5 Kidneys
Many people in need of a transplant struggle to receive just one organ. But a photographer from Khaira Dona village, in the northwest state of Punjab, India, is now living with five kidneys.
New airline offers $9 tickets
A brand-new low-cost airline will serve many of the mid-sized towns the major carriers have abandoned.
New airline offers $9 tickets
Inside facts on new Supreme Court nominee
See a rundown on Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court pick who's sure to face tough questions during her confirmation hearings.
Inside facts
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Rising seas may threaten U.S., Canadian cities
Is your home really a good investment?
See what the latest numbers reveal about the long-term outlook of the real estate market.
Is your home really a good investment?
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Vienna, Wien, Austria
Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland
Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Guwahati, Assam, India
Padova, Veneto, Italy
London, England, United Kingdom
Katowice, Slaskie, Poland
Amman, Amman, Jordan
Glostrup, Kobenhavn, Denmark
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ambala, Haryana, India
Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Preston, England, United Kingdom
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Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Bite your tongue and observe things for a while.
It'll be tough, but Ok.
Bite your tongue and observe things for a while.
It'll be tough, but Ok.
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