Scientists map epidemic trigger zones
timesofindia.indiatimes.com — SYDNEY: Scientists have identified and mapped potential zones that can trigger deadly outbreak of plagues and epidemics, with devastating consequences......More… (Health)
New US Congress convenes focused on economy
reuters.com — WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The new US Congress convened on Tuesday under pressure to pass an economic stimulus package that Barack Obama could sign into law soon after being sworn in as president on Jan. 20......More… (International)
Apple sued over defective iMac displays
appleinsider.com — Apple is facing a new class-action lawsuit claiming the company?s iMac displays start to show unwanted vertical lines, which Apple is refusing to fix under warranty......More… (Technology)
I love you Phillip Morris Trailer
youtube.com — The trailer found on YouTube for Glenn Ficara and John Requa's "I Love You, Phillip Morris" looks like a 15th generation copy of a copy of a copy. But it's still funny. Pic stars Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor as gay prison lovers......More… (Movies)
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dailygalaxy.com — Magueijo, a 40-year old native of Portugal, puts forth the heretical idea that in the very early days of the universe light traveled faster?an idea that if proven could dethrone Einstein and forever change our understanding of the universe......More… (Technology)
5 Celebrity Wikipedia Entries They Clearly Wrote Themselves
cracked.com — What's great, and terrible, about Wikipedia is that anyone can edit it. Anyone--including the person the Wikipedia entry is about. This becomes obvious when looking at the pages of certain washed-up celebrities, and the results are equal parts hilarious and sad......More… (Movies)
Typical - Jobs Health Info Heavy on Hints Light on Detail
blog.wired.com — Steve Jobs' latest health statement contains only slightly more medically relevant information than it does hints of a Tablet Mac or Snow Leopard's release date: that is to say, practically nothing......More… (Technology)
How Newspapers Tried to Invent the Web but Failed
slate.com — From the beginning, newspapers sought to invent the Web in their own image by repurposing the copy, values, and temperament found in their ink-and-paper editions. Every newspaper Web site is instantly identifiable as a newspaper Web site. By succeeding, they failed to invent the Web......More… (Technology)