"'This rule will make things legally more difficult for them,' she said.'I can't think of a scientifically valid reason — it has to be an issue of discrimination.'"
"This simple yet effective concoction is an old favourite of gardeners trying to encourage moss growth and provides an excellent alternative to spray paint."
National Geographic Photo of the Day: Brushtail Possum
"The most common possum species in Australia, the brushtail possum is a tree-dwelling nocturnal marsupial. Its propensity to nest in roofs and ceilings has been known to surprise Aussie homeowners."
"In the wide world of dating, there are many options. Do you go for the flashy guy with the smooth smile, or the dude in the corner typing away on his laptop? The following are reasons why I think my fellow females should pay more attention to nerds."
"In October 2004 a ragtag group of us ventured up to explore. Whatever else might be said about what happened that day, it was not what any of us anticipated happening. In many ways the story depends on who does the telling."
Ars Technica: The RIAA finally stoops to open extortion, and Comcast helps them do it
"Comcast turned over the names and addresses of some of its customers to the RIAA, without being required to do so by a court order and without notifying the customers."
"In November of '96, Vatican hardliner Cardinal Ratzinger warned that heavy metal was an 'instrument of the Devil' and endangered young people's souls."
House Concurrent Resolution No. 29: Napoleon Dynamite, production
"WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Legislature of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent resolution are 'FREAKIN' IDIOTS!' and run the risk of having the 'Worst Day of Their Lives!'"
On the struggle between Apple and the music industry. "Is the government coming to take away your iPod? Of course not. But your iPod is already less functional than it should be."