Many dinosaurs may have been warm-blooded just like mammals or birds.
Dinosaurs May Have Been Warm-Blooded
Dinosaurs May Have Been Warm-Blooded
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Pfizer abandons land taken under Supreme Court eminent domain case.
Pfizer (PFE) will close its New London, Conn., site and consolidate operations there at the nearby Groton, Conn., site in a swathe of R&D closures as the company seeks 19,500 job cuts in the wake of its merger with Wyeth.
Pfizer’s abandonment of its plans for New London render moot the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on eminent domain in Kelo v. New London. In the case, the city of New London had sought “eminent domain” power to seize the houses of several people living in a run-down neighborhood. The land was to be transformed into Pfizer’s new facility. The city argued it needed to bulldoze blighted areas in order to redevelop them. Susette Kelo argued the government should not have the right to take her home.
The Supreme Court ruled that as long as the government’s reason for taking the land bore a "rational relation" to a legitimate purpose, then forced takings (followed by just compensation) were constitutional. Many states changed their laws to prevent such takings in the future.
The lot where Susette Kelo's house once stood is now an abandoned wasteland.
Placebo power behind many natural cures
People looking for natural cures will be happy to know there is one. Two words explain how it works: "I believe."
It's the placebo effect — the ability of a dummy pill or a faked treatment to make people feel better, just because they expect that it will. It's the mind's ability to alter physical symptoms, such as pain, anxiety and fatigue.
South Carolina teens admit buying, selling gun at school
A South Carolina teenager will spend up to 45 days in juvenile detention for selling a gun to a fellow middle school student, while the buyer will spend his time on house arrest.
The Herald of Rock Hill reports both the 15-year-old seller and 13-year-old buyer pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of a gun on school grounds. They will be sentenced next month.
The older teen's criminal record prompted Judge Henry Woods to send the 15-year-old to an evaluation center in Union through mid-December.
The 13-year-old had no prior charges. He paid $65 for the gun, mainly in coins, including 122 dimes. He said he planned to go target shooting with his father.
Prosecutors say Saluda Trail Middle School officials found the rusted pistol in a locker Oct. 2. No bullets were found.
The Herald of Rock Hill reports both the 15-year-old seller and 13-year-old buyer pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of a gun on school grounds. They will be sentenced next month.
The older teen's criminal record prompted Judge Henry Woods to send the 15-year-old to an evaluation center in Union through mid-December.
The 13-year-old had no prior charges. He paid $65 for the gun, mainly in coins, including 122 dimes. He said he planned to go target shooting with his father.
Prosecutors say Saluda Trail Middle School officials found the rusted pistol in a locker Oct. 2. No bullets were found.
Community college beats Yale
Community college beats Yale
The Ivy League school is surprised by a Midwestern upstart in a mock trial.
How to avoid getting a bad haircut
How to avoid getting a bad haircut
A stylist reveals five practically foolproof ways to ensure you get the cut you want.
A widow paints a health care protest
A widow paints a health care protest
Regina Holliday's gas station mural tells the story of her young husband's death.
'Creepy gnome' back on prowl
A new sighting of South America's 'creepy gnome' has caused panic among locals after a group of youngsters claimed a 'midget monster' ran towards them at night.
Check out the video.
Scozzafava's ouster highlights repugican dysfunction
Since the repugican nominee dropped out of the race in New York's 23rd Congressional District amid pressure from wingnut leaders, Dede Scozzafava has been swept into the national political conversation.
Full StoryAnd I Quote
John Cole, over @ balloon juice, has this to say on the tea bagger movement:
The funny thing about all of this is that no matter how bad all their ideas are, no matter how disastrous their governance has been, no matter how horrible things they have done to the economy and this country, what really is killing the republican party is that deep down, they are just complete assholes.
He, of course, goes on to make salient points, with links and everything.
We urge you to read the complete post.
But the quote hits it out of the park!
We urge you to read the complete post.
But the quote hits it out of the park!
Will probe's upcoming fly-by unlock exotic physics?
All eyes will be on the Rosetta comet-chasing probe when it flies by Earth on Friday – a past fly-by revealed a mysterious speed boost that general relativity cannot explain.Will probe's upcoming fly-by unlock exotic physics?
A wreck from the War of Northern Aggression identified
A Confederate shipwreck that burned at sea more than 145 years ago has been identified as the CSS Appomattox by North Carolina officials.
The state Underwater Archaeology Branch said a silver-plated spoon inscribed with the name of a crew-member confirmed the ship's identity.
The wreck was found in 2007 on the Pasquotank River.
The state Underwater Archaeology Branch said a silver-plated spoon inscribed with the name of a crew-member confirmed the ship's identity.
The wreck was found in 2007 on the Pasquotank River.
Explore Stonehenge from within
See Stonehenge as never before (at least as most people never have) with this, the first-ever 360-degree VR panorama taken at Stonehenge. It is taken from the center of the interior which is normally closed to visitors.As you pan round, you will reach a point where you can look through the Trilithon arches to the distant Heel Stone which was formerly called Friar's Heel.
Health Care Hell in America
More French health care "horror" stories:
Another American tells of her experience with the "socialist" health care system in France.
She woke up sick on a Saturday morning, called a doctor's office and begged to be seen on Monday. The doctor said, sorry, but I can see you today in an hour?
The repugican wingnuts just don't get it.
Another American tells of her experience with the "socialist" health care system in France.
She woke up sick on a Saturday morning, called a doctor's office and begged to be seen on Monday. The doctor said, sorry, but I can see you today in an hour?
The repugican wingnuts just don't get it.
An unusual time to job-hunt
An unusual time to job-hunt
It might seem counterintuitive, but it's often easier to get noticed by employers at this time of year.
Reasons why your retirement is at risk
Reasons why your retirement is at risk
Half of Americans will likely be forced to significantly cut expenses or delay retirement beyond 65.
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