The Monty Hall paradox
Others, however, say Congress has opened a door it will never be able to close.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Mobile Phones for Kids Raise Concerns
defective batteries
Since cell phones exploded in popularity in the late 1990s, most of those sold used digital technology.
Since cell phones exploded in popularity in the late 1990s, most of those sold used digital technology.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Shark Bites Australian Snorkeler in Half
Bit in two, strictly speaking. Choice of reciprocals can be avoided by using logarithms.
The 26-year-old man was bitten in half by the six-meter (20-foot) animal and death seemed to be instantaneous," police Insp. George Putland said.
The 26-year-old man was bitten in half by the six-meter (20-foot) animal and death seemed to be instantaneous," police Insp. George Putland said.
GOP Denies Having Motives in Schiavo Bill
Law accidently passed
"I hope we're not ... making this human tragedy a political issue," said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. "We've got plenty of other issues that are political in nature for us to fight about."
"I hope we're not ... making this human tragedy a political issue," said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. "We've got plenty of other issues that are political in nature for us to fight about."
Tribesmen Revolt in Pakistan Town
traditional tribal gas fields
Tribesmen are demanding more returns from the natural gas extracted from their territory and resent the army's garrisons in the region.
Tribesmen are demanding more returns from the natural gas extracted from their territory and resent the army's garrisons in the region.
Kyrgyz Police Storm Government Buildings
linotype honored
The officers fleeing from their station took shelter on its roof and fired shots in the air, said local civic activist Cholpon Ergesheva, in the latest conflict between an entrenched leader in a former Soviet state and pro-reform demonstrators angered by an allegedly fraudulent election.
The officers fleeing from their station took shelter on its roof and fired shots in the air, said local civic activist Cholpon Ergesheva, in the latest conflict between an entrenched leader in a former Soviet state and pro-reform demonstrators angered by an allegedly fraudulent election.
Pope Misses Palm Sunday Services for First Time
L. infans, without speech
Looking gaunt and sitting, he waved an olive branch in the sign of the cross but did not speak.
The man once known as "The Great Communicator" remained silent. Looking uncomfortable, he banged a glass lectern with his fist in what appeared to be a sign of frustration and was wheeled away.
Looking gaunt and sitting, he waved an olive branch in the sign of the cross but did not speak.
The man once known as "The Great Communicator" remained silent. Looking uncomfortable, he banged a glass lectern with his fist in what appeared to be a sign of frustration and was wheeled away.
NYC Courthouses Seize Thousands of Weapons
Ritual exchange of salad forks impacted
More than 8,375 guns, 29,347 knives and 25,000 scissors and razor blades were confiscated by court officers during metal detector screenings, the New York Post reported for Sunday editions.
More than 8,375 guns, 29,347 knives and 25,000 scissors and razor blades were confiscated by court officers during metal detector screenings, the New York Post reported for Sunday editions.
Congress Reaches Deal in Shiavo Case
Brain damage spreads even further
Guabe Garcia Jones, an attorney from Washington, said he's been on a hunger strike since the tube was pulled Friday, only drinking water for the roughly two days he has spent in a tent outside the hospice.
"I'm not going to eat until she can eat - or I break down," said Jones, 26.
Terri Schiavo suffered severe brain damage in 1990 when her heart stopped briefly because of a chemical imbalance. She can breathe on her own, but has relied on the feeding tube to keep her alive.
Guabe Garcia Jones, an attorney from Washington, said he's been on a hunger strike since the tube was pulled Friday, only drinking water for the roughly two days he has spent in a tent outside the hospice.
"I'm not going to eat until she can eat - or I break down," said Jones, 26.
Terri Schiavo suffered severe brain damage in 1990 when her heart stopped briefly because of a chemical imbalance. She can breathe on her own, but has relied on the feeding tube to keep her alive.
Japan Marks Sarin Attack 10th Anniversary
ceremony ad-libbed
Tatsuhide Nojiri, who was chief of one of the railway stations attacked, said he can't forget the horrors of that day.
"Even now I remember it so vividly. Frankly, I'd rather not talk about it," said Nojiri, who stood before a memorial plaque.
Tatsuhide Nojiri, who was chief of one of the railway stations attacked, said he can't forget the horrors of that day.
"Even now I remember it so vividly. Frankly, I'd rather not talk about it," said Nojiri, who stood before a memorial plaque.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Explosion Rocks Colorado Mountain Lodge
hope they bought the indoor wiring warranty
A call to the lodge rang unanswered Saturday.
A call to the lodge rang unanswered Saturday.
Bush Returning to Washington Over Schiavo
Lent fasting shortened
During previous travels, Bush has had legislation flown to him overnight by military plane for his signature. But in this case, McClellan said that the fact that a woman's life is at stake made it necessary for him to travel to the bill.
"Terri Schiavo's feeding tube has been removed and we stand with ... all those who are working to defend her life," he said.
During previous travels, Bush has had legislation flown to him overnight by military plane for his signature. But in this case, McClellan said that the fact that a woman's life is at stake made it necessary for him to travel to the bill.
"Terri Schiavo's feeding tube has been removed and we stand with ... all those who are working to defend her life," he said.
Pope to Usher in Holy Week on Sidelines
Ailing Pope takes on dramatic role in Easter celebrations
"The Holy Father is hanging in there, hanging in there," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, an Italian who heads the Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, told reporters in the southern town of Campobasso.
"The Holy Father is hanging in there, hanging in there," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, an Italian who heads the Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, told reporters in the southern town of Campobasso.
Congress Announces Deal in Schiavo Case
Can Terri find soap-opera happiness and the good, soap-opera way of life
WASHINGTON - Congress leaders announced agreement Saturday on legislation they said would allow a severely brain-damaged woman to resume being fed while a federal court decides the right-to-die battle between her parents and her husband.
WASHINGTON - Congress leaders announced agreement Saturday on legislation they said would allow a severely brain-damaged woman to resume being fed while a federal court decides the right-to-die battle between her parents and her husband.
Experts: Peterson Has Psychopath Traits
murdering is another one
Experts say this absence of emotion is the hallmark of a psychopath.
Experts say this absence of emotion is the hallmark of a psychopath.
Schiavo Spending First Full Day Off Tube
Amid soaring candle and bumper-magnet sales, women nationwide swoon over another pretty blonde woman in peril story to live with for two weeks plus retrospectives.
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Lying in her hospice bed with a crowd of protesters gathering outside, Terri Schiavo stopped receiving nourishment through a feeding tube that has kept her alive for more than a decade. Activists promised to keep a vigil for Schiavo, while congressional Republicans and her parents' lawyers promised to go on fighting for her life as she spent her first full day Saturday without food and water.
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Lying in her hospice bed with a crowd of protesters gathering outside, Terri Schiavo stopped receiving nourishment through a feeding tube that has kept her alive for more than a decade. Activists promised to keep a vigil for Schiavo, while congressional Republicans and her parents' lawyers promised to go on fighting for her life as she spent her first full day Saturday without food and water.
Wolves Hurt Woman at Ariz. Wildlife Park
a wolf time-out
Park spokeswoman Nadia Caillou could not say what prompted the attack or how it happened. Both wolves have been quarantined as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Yavapai County authorities investigate the attack.
Caillou said it's extremely rare for wolves to attack people because their natural instinct is to run from humans.
Park spokeswoman Nadia Caillou could not say what prompted the attack or how it happened. Both wolves have been quarantined as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Yavapai County authorities investigate the attack.
Caillou said it's extremely rare for wolves to attack people because their natural instinct is to run from humans.
Drought Could Parch Indian Reservation
white man killed the handout herds
Poverty on the reservation is complicating the matter, said Rebecca Kidder, a lawyer for the tribe.
Poverty on the reservation is complicating the matter, said Rebecca Kidder, a lawyer for the tribe.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Sheriff: Suspect Admits Killing Fla. Girl
Bad news. Interviews with the grieving family. Coverage of the trial. Soap opera orgies will blight everything. Women rule!
"I've got my man," Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy told a news conference.
"I've got my man," Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy told a news conference.
Congress Expects Baseball to Make Changes
limit steroids to designated hitters
WASHINGTON - Far from satisfied after an 11-hour hearing about steroids, congressmen said Friday they will consider drawing up legislation to make changes to Major League Baseball's drug-testing policy if the sport fails to act on its own.
WASHINGTON - Far from satisfied after an 11-hour hearing about steroids, congressmen said Friday they will consider drawing up legislation to make changes to Major League Baseball's drug-testing policy if the sport fails to act on its own.
Atlanta Police Admit Errors After Shooting
snappage story
The police chief said authorities were looking into whether the birth of Nichols' baby boy three days earlier had added to his stress from being jailed and on trial in a case where conviction could bring a life sentence.
"He probably did snap," Pennington told AP. "He could have, after getting the deputy's gun, just walked out of the courthouse. He didn't do that."
The police chief said authorities were looking into whether the birth of Nichols' baby boy three days earlier had added to his stress from being jailed and on trial in a case where conviction could bring a life sentence.
"He probably did snap," Pennington told AP. "He could have, after getting the deputy's gun, just walked out of the courthouse. He didn't do that."
Royal Wedding Ceremony to Be Shown on TV
like pro wrestling, it's fixed
LONDON - The blessing ceremony following the civil marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles will be shown live on television, the prince's office said Friday.
LONDON - The blessing ceremony following the civil marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles will be shown live on television, the prince's office said Friday.
GOP Asks Brain-Damaged Woman to Testify
taking her away from her new receptionist job
WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans embroiled in the life-or-death legal battle over the severely brain-damaged Terri Schiavo invited the Florida woman to testify to Congress in a procedural move intended to keep her on life support.
WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans embroiled in the life-or-death legal battle over the severely brain-damaged Terri Schiavo invited the Florida woman to testify to Congress in a procedural move intended to keep her on life support.
Scientists: Road Salt May Harm Environment
native cars rust out, leaving hardier hondas
Scientists know that road salt can kill trees and that white pines are particularly sensitive. Sometimes, road salt puts such a strain on native species that hardier invasive plants and animals take over.
Scientists know that road salt can kill trees and that white pines are particularly sensitive. Sometimes, road salt puts such a strain on native species that hardier invasive plants and animals take over.
House Panel Seeks to Keep Schiavo Alive
Joke punchline : first base.
"This inquiry should give hope to Terri, her parents and friends and the millions of people throughout the world who are praying for her safety," House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Majority Leader Tom DeLay and Government Reform chairman Tom Davis said in a joint statement. "This fight is not over."
The Government Reform Committee is the same committee that forced Major League Baseball players and officials to testify Thursday about steroid use.
"This inquiry should give hope to Terri, her parents and friends and the millions of people throughout the world who are praying for her safety," House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Majority Leader Tom DeLay and Government Reform chairman Tom Davis said in a joint statement. "This fight is not over."
The Government Reform Committee is the same committee that forced Major League Baseball players and officials to testify Thursday about steroid use.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Kerry: Bush $2.6T Budget Plan Dishonest
unerring tin ear
WASHINGTON - President Bush's $2.6 trillion budget plan working its way through Congress is dishonest, irresponsible and violates the core values of average Americans, said Bush's former rival for the presidency, Sen. John Kerry.
WASHINGTON - President Bush's $2.6 trillion budget plan working its way through Congress is dishonest, irresponsible and violates the core values of average Americans, said Bush's former rival for the presidency, Sen. John Kerry.
Sex Offender Sought in Fla. Disappearance
The little Jessica story does not die! She must be blonde and blue-eyed. Women like that.
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 9-year-old girl want to interview a registered sex offender who lived near her home before he left for Georgia without telling authorities.
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 9-year-old girl want to interview a registered sex offender who lived near her home before he left for Georgia without telling authorities.
Judge Sends Scott Peterson to Death Row
Mother-in-law advice
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Wearing a dark suit and shackled at the waist, Scott Peterson stared at his former mother-in-law without expression, chin up, as she told him he deserved to die "as soon as possible" for killing his pregnant wife, Laci.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Wearing a dark suit and shackled at the waist, Scott Peterson stared at his former mother-in-law without expression, chin up, as she told him he deserved to die "as soon as possible" for killing his pregnant wife, Laci.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
One Wis. Shooting Victim Hit Four Times
22 bullets randomly distributed over 11 people produces an average maximum of 4 1/2 bullets in the most-hit person, a triumph of probability theory
Authorities say Terry Ratzmann, 44, fired 22 bullets within a minute Saturday at the Living Church of God's service at the Sheraton hotel in Brookfield, killing seven people and wounding four. He then shot himself in the head.
Authorities say Terry Ratzmann, 44, fired 22 bullets within a minute Saturday at the Living Church of God's service at the Sheraton hotel in Brookfield, killing seven people and wounding four. He then shot himself in the head.
Mo. Officials Tout New Dinosaur Exhibit
``The last roadside zoo still operating on US 24 with real raccoons''
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Union Station officials are hoping a 65-foot, 140 million-year-old dinosaur will attract up to 100,000 more visitors a year and help pull the struggling Kansas City landmark out of the red.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Union Station officials are hoping a 65-foot, 140 million-year-old dinosaur will attract up to 100,000 more visitors a year and help pull the struggling Kansas City landmark out of the red.
Missing Girl's Father Confident She's Safe
Little Jessica Story Reappears! Women of America (``our audience'') swoon again
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - The father of missing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford said Wednesday he is confident she will be found safe as investigators searched for a "person of interest" who was apparently acquainted with the girl.
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - The father of missing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford said Wednesday he is confident she will be found safe as investigators searched for a "person of interest" who was apparently acquainted with the girl.
Bush to Recommend Wolfowitz for World Bank
W on the Christmas card list
The administration began notifying other countries that Wolfowitz was the U.S. candidate to replace World Bank President James Wolfensohn, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made.
The administration began notifying other countries that Wolfowitz was the U.S. candidate to replace World Bank President James Wolfensohn, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Judge Says Calif. Can't Ban Gay Marriage
There's always room for a Tom Swiftie
"For a single judge to rule there is no conceivable purpose for preserving marriage as one man and one woman is mind-boggling," said Liberty Counsel President Mathew Staver.
"For a single judge to rule there is no conceivable purpose for preserving marriage as one man and one woman is mind-boggling," said Liberty Counsel President Mathew Staver.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Study: School Leaders Poorly Educated
To unprepare, a new verb.
WASHINGTON - The principals and superintendents who run the nation's schools are unprepared for their jobs by education colleges, where training ranges from inadequate to appalling, according to research by a leader in higher education.
WASHINGTON - The principals and superintendents who run the nation's schools are unprepared for their jobs by education colleges, where training ranges from inadequate to appalling, according to research by a leader in higher education.
Texas Toddler Shot by 4-Year-Old Brother
Unarmed Texas toddler shot by 4-year-old brother
HOUSTON - A 2-year-old remained in critical condition Sunday after being shot by his 4-year-old brother, who may not have known the difference between a real and toy gun, police said.
HOUSTON - A 2-year-old remained in critical condition Sunday after being shot by his 4-year-old brother, who may not have known the difference between a real and toy gun, police said.
Tom Daschle Joins Washington Law Firm
new wheat combines powered by burning sick indians
"I want to continue my involvement in the public policy issues that I care a great deal about. Those issues include energy, Native Americans, health care, international trade, agriculture and technology," he said Sunday in a telephone interview from his Washington home.
"I want to continue my involvement in the public policy issues that I care a great deal about. Those issues include energy, Native Americans, health care, international trade, agriculture and technology," he said Sunday in a telephone interview from his Washington home.
N.D. Officials Fighting Binge Drinking
Smoke'm peace pipe
Kelby Inmon, a counselor at the Native American Resource Center in Trenton, in the northwestern part of the state, said the alcoholism rate seems higher for American Indians in North Dakota.
Kelby Inmon, a counselor at the Native American Resource Center in Trenton, in the northwestern part of the state, said the alcoholism rate seems higher for American Indians in North Dakota.
The Use of Ethical Wills Re-Emerging
mocking wills will become popular shortly
"People often feel invincible until they see cataclysmic events like 9/11 or the tsunami and realize that no one knows what will happen tomorrow and they better leave something to tell people who they were," said Karen Russell, founder and executive director of the Los Angeles-based National Grief Support Services Inc.
"People often feel invincible until they see cataclysmic events like 9/11 or the tsunami and realize that no one knows what will happen tomorrow and they better leave something to tell people who they were," said Karen Russell, founder and executive director of the Los Angeles-based National Grief Support Services Inc.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Pope, Looking Alert, Leaves Hospital
A box and a horn like Clarabell had might work
ROME (Reuters) - Pope John Paul, looking fairly alert and waving to crowds of well-wishers, left hospital on Sunday and returned to the Vatican 18 days after he underwent throat surgery to relieve severe breathing problems.
ROME (Reuters) - Pope John Paul, looking fairly alert and waving to crowds of well-wishers, left hospital on Sunday and returned to the Vatican 18 days after he underwent throat surgery to relieve severe breathing problems.
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Muslim Mistreatment Cited at U.S. Prison
guards abuse everybody.
The inspector general began one new investigation in the last half of 2004. It involves allegations that guards at another federal prison abused a Muslim inmate and allowed other inmates to assault him.
The inspector general began one new investigation in the last half of 2004. It involves allegations that guards at another federal prison abused a Muslim inmate and allowed other inmates to assault him.
Priest Sentenced to Home Confinement
Make them stay in their room, not the whole home. Parents know that much.
CHICAGO - A Roman Catholic priest accused of skimming more than $77,000 from church collection plates and spaghetti dinner fund-raisers has been sentenced to six months of home confinement.
CHICAGO - A Roman Catholic priest accused of skimming more than $77,000 from church collection plates and spaghetti dinner fund-raisers has been sentenced to six months of home confinement.
Pacific Center Sued Over Tsunami Warning
Each of the seven signs of the Apocalypse will get lawsuits
HONOLULU - Tsunami survivors and relatives of victims have sued the federal agency that operates the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, alleging the center did not do enough to warn people about the disaster.
HONOLULU - Tsunami survivors and relatives of victims have sued the federal agency that operates the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, alleging the center did not do enough to warn people about the disaster.
Atlanta Slayings Suspect Surrenders
Wait! A tie-in. The story is not dead yet.
The killings came less than two weeks after a Chicago federal judge's husband and mother were slain in their home, setting off a fresh round of worries about the safety of judges and others involved in the criminal justice system.
The killings came less than two weeks after a Chicago federal judge's husband and mother were slain in their home, setting off a fresh round of worries about the safety of judges and others involved in the criminal justice system.
High Levels of Mercury Found in Vt. Birds
Nature's thermometers
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Scientists have found high levels of mercury in songbirds on Vermont mountaintops.
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Scientists have found high levels of mercury in songbirds on Vermont mountaintops.
Indiana Reports Whooping Cough Comeback
Biodiversity and habitat conservation
INDIANAPOLIS - Whooping cough cases rose to their highest number in four decades in Indiana last year due largely to the highly contagious disease's spread among adolescents, health officials said.
INDIANAPOLIS - Whooping cough cases rose to their highest number in four decades in Indiana last year due largely to the highly contagious disease's spread among adolescents, health officials said.
Longer Living Pinches State Aid Programs
Insured children die more quickly
One uninsured child with a heart defect could cost $1 million a year, Bryant said.
One uninsured child with a heart defect could cost $1 million a year, Bryant said.
Police Capture Atlanta Slayings Suspect
There goes that story, good only for a day
A black sports utility vehicle, escorted by multiple police cars with lights flashing and sirens on, left the complex at about 11:45 a.m. A crowd of people across the street began cheering as the motorcade passed.
A black sports utility vehicle, escorted by multiple police cars with lights flashing and sirens on, left the complex at about 11:45 a.m. A crowd of people across the street began cheering as the motorcade passed.
Vatican: Pope's Speaking Ability Improves
Consonants are a real plus.
John Paul said a few words in a husky voice, including "va bene," Italian for "OK." As they left, he said "God bless you" in English.
John Paul said a few words in a husky voice, including "va bene," Italian for "OK." As they left, he said "God bless you" in English.
Japan Town Will Pay Women Who Have 3rd Kid
World's second-oldest profession
To be eligible, the women must have lived in Yamatsuri town for more than a year, town hall spokesman Eiichi Takanobu said.
To be eligible, the women must have lived in Yamatsuri town for more than a year, town hall spokesman Eiichi Takanobu said.
Vietnam Train Derailed; 11 Killed, 200 Injured
The domino effect
A nationwide broadcast of state-run Vietnam Television (VTV) showed two carriages that had been thrown off the track and left lying on the bank of a lake. Eight of the train's 13 carriages had been derailed, it said.
A nationwide broadcast of state-run Vietnam Television (VTV) showed two carriages that had been thrown off the track and left lying on the bank of a lake. Eight of the train's 13 carriages had been derailed, it said.
Bush to Name Adviser Hughes to State Post
African roots
The official said that Hughes, 48, will spearhead the administration's campaign to promote democracy in the Middle East.
The official said that Hughes, 48, will spearhead the administration's campaign to promote democracy in the Middle East.
U.S. Customs Agent Found Dead in Atlanta
Ominous-pregnancy failure
"We don't know if this is the same suspect," Fulton County Police deputy Chief G.D. Miles said. "Whoever is driving this pickup truck is a cop killer."
"We don't know if this is the same suspect," Fulton County Police deputy Chief G.D. Miles said. "Whoever is driving this pickup truck is a cop killer."
Internet Scheme Mastermind Gets 10 Years
ringleader still at large
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The self-acknowledged mastermind behind an international scheme that bilked 15,000 investors of nearly $60 million was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The self-acknowledged mastermind behind an international scheme that bilked 15,000 investors of nearly $60 million was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison.
Talks Collapse Between Colo. Prof, School
I suggest a professors' reservation for indians
DENVER - Settlement talks between the University of Colorado and the professor who compared some Sept. 11 victims to a notorious Nazi broke down Friday after a newspaper reported the teacher had once been accused of plagiarism.
DENVER - Settlement talks between the University of Colorado and the professor who compared some Sept. 11 victims to a notorious Nazi broke down Friday after a newspaper reported the teacher had once been accused of plagiarism.
Poll Bad News for Bush on Social Security
Major political food groups
WASHINGTON - As President Bush campaigns to change Social Security, he needs to win over independents, married women and Southerners
WASHINGTON - As President Bush campaigns to change Social Security, he needs to win over independents, married women and Southerners
Rice Signals Iran Risks U.N. Sanctions
The water buffalo of prose composition
If that carrot does not work, the Europeans agreed to support use of the stick the United States has unsuccessfully sought before: U.N. sanctions.
If that carrot does not work, the Europeans agreed to support use of the stick the United States has unsuccessfully sought before: U.N. sanctions.
Ky. Smokers Brace for Cigarette Tax Hike
Handwringers, hysterics and busybodies vs. gypsies and thieves
"This sends a very strong health message to Kentuckians about tobacco and its use," he said
"This sends a very strong health message to Kentuckians about tobacco and its use," he said
Military Looks Into Guantanamo Accusations
Handwringers, hysterics, busybodies and gelders vs. gypsies, thieves and warriors
The CBS report said the colonel and the two lieutenant colonels are accused of committing adultery with a Navy nurse and a number of female civilian contractors.
The CBS report said the colonel and the two lieutenant colonels are accused of committing adultery with a Navy nurse and a number of female civilian contractors.
Friday, March 11, 2005
UN: Indigenous Women Victims of Violence
Evils of firewater
As a two-week meeting on the world's progress toward gender equality neared an end, indigenous women described the double discrimination they are subjected to and the high level of violence it produces.
As a two-week meeting on the world's progress toward gender equality neared an end, indigenous women described the double discrimination they are subjected to and the high level of violence it produces.
N.Y. Plans Exterminator-Training School
Rats eat cigarette butts
Plans for the Rodent Integrated Pest Control Academy were announced Thursday in a hearing before the City Council's health committee.
Plans for the Rodent Integrated Pest Control Academy were announced Thursday in a hearing before the City Council's health committee.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Pope Appears Twice at Window on Audience Day
Waving or making the sign of the cross? Nobody knows.
Undeterred, numerous well wishers arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital during the morning and were rewarded when the Pope suddenly appeared at his 10th floor window, dressed in a purple gown, and waved firmly to the crowds below.
After less than a minute, he banged his hand down on the arm of his chair, indicating to aides he was seated too low to be seen by most of the people gathered in the hospital car park.
He was wheeled back and reappeared a short time later, seated higher in the chair. He remained in view for roughly two minutes, waving and making the sign of the cross.
Undeterred, numerous well wishers arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital during the morning and were rewarded when the Pope suddenly appeared at his 10th floor window, dressed in a purple gown, and waved firmly to the crowds below.
After less than a minute, he banged his hand down on the arm of his chair, indicating to aides he was seated too low to be seen by most of the people gathered in the hospital car park.
He was wheeled back and reappeared a short time later, seated higher in the chair. He remained in view for roughly two minutes, waving and making the sign of the cross.
British, Japan Climbers Killed in Fall
Fallers killed in climb
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A British and a Japanese climber and their local guide fell to their deaths Wednesday in an accident close to the summit of New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt. Cook, authorities said.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A British and a Japanese climber and their local guide fell to their deaths Wednesday in an accident close to the summit of New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt. Cook, authorities said.
World Marks International Women's Day
Good day for a hair dresser's appointment
"Women in many settings are showing a new confidence and sense of entitlement. We are moving on and we will not be stopped," she said to loud applause.
"Women in many settings are showing a new confidence and sense of entitlement. We are moving on and we will not be stopped," she said to loud applause.
Pa. Nurse Guilty of Cutting Feeding Tubes
Job action
PHILADELPHIA - A nurse was convicted Tuesday of cutting the feeding tubes of six patients at a city-owned nursing home after she'd been told her contract wouldn't be renewed with a medical personnel service.
PHILADELPHIA - A nurse was convicted Tuesday of cutting the feeding tubes of six patients at a city-owned nursing home after she'd been told her contract wouldn't be renewed with a medical personnel service.
Oldest Lowland Gorilla in Captivity Dies
Not screaming in horror like his passengers
Rudy died in his sleep Tuesday at the Erie Zoo, said zoo spokesman Scott Mitchell.
Rudy died in his sleep Tuesday at the Erie Zoo, said zoo spokesman Scott Mitchell.
Toddler Survives for Two Days on Syrup
Toddler passes up milk and green vegetables
HOUSTON - A 2-year-old boy survived for up to two days on pancake syrup and onions after his caretaker died in their home, police said.
HOUSTON - A 2-year-old boy survived for up to two days on pancake syrup and onions after his caretaker died in their home, police said.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Senate GOP Gain Victory on Abortion Vote
A fetus who declares bankruptcy gets to start over
WASHINGTON - In the first abortion-related test of the new Congress, the Republican-controlled Senate turned back a Democratic effort Tuesday to bar violent protesters from using bankruptcy to avoid payment of court judgments.
WASHINGTON - In the first abortion-related test of the new Congress, the Republican-controlled Senate turned back a Democratic effort Tuesday to bar violent protesters from using bankruptcy to avoid payment of court judgments.
Drugs to Quit Smoking Said Show Promise
A new profitable craving in the anti-craving market
Researchers hope that the drug will attach to nicotine receptors in the brain, preventing overpowering cravings from setting in when someone stops smoking.
If varenicline's claims hold up, the drug could generate more than $500 million a year in sales, said David Moskowitz, an analyst with Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co.
Researchers hope that the drug will attach to nicotine receptors in the brain, preventing overpowering cravings from setting in when someone stops smoking.
If varenicline's claims hold up, the drug could generate more than $500 million a year in sales, said David Moskowitz, an analyst with Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Study: Aspirin Prevents Strokes in Women
Added benefit for partners: less headache downtime
ORLANDO, Fla. - Middle-age women can cut their risk of strokes but not heart attacks by regularly taking low doses of aspirin, and the pills help prevent both problems in women 65 and older, a major study found.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Middle-age women can cut their risk of strokes but not heart attacks by regularly taking low doses of aspirin, and the pills help prevent both problems in women 65 and older, a major study found.
Spotlight on Assisted Suicide in Conn.
Yet nobody raises questions about busybodies
"Why should we have a separate standard for old, ill or disabled people who want to die?" asked Stephen Drake of the Chicago-based Not Dead Yet. "We talk about the suicides of younger people as tragedies. Why should we be sanctioning the suicides of certain people?"
"Why should we have a separate standard for old, ill or disabled people who want to die?" asked Stephen Drake of the Chicago-based Not Dead Yet. "We talk about the suicides of younger people as tragedies. Why should we be sanctioning the suicides of certain people?"
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Court Lifts Stay in Ohio Execution Case
Innocent man trapped in a guilty man's body but not for long.
Smith's attorneys have said that a CT scan revealed an abnormality, or some sort of damage, in a part of Smith's brain that can affect behavior.
Smith's attorneys have said that a CT scan revealed an abnormality, or some sort of damage, in a part of Smith's brain that can affect behavior.
Pope Readies for Another Window Appearance
Physical comedy is the new Catholic genre
John Paul made a surprise window appearance at the hospital a week ago, waving and giving the sign of the cross to cheering pilgrims gathered beneath his 10th-floor suite.
John Paul made a surprise window appearance at the hospital a week ago, waving and giving the sign of the cross to cheering pilgrims gathered beneath his 10th-floor suite.
5 Killed As Train Derails in Pakistan
Column fillers, like bus plunges and ferry capsizings
Pakistan's railways are antiquated, and hundreds of people have been killed in train accidents in recent years. Accidents are often blamed on faulty equipment or human error.
Pakistan's railways are antiquated, and hundreds of people have been killed in train accidents in recent years. Accidents are often blamed on faulty equipment or human error.
Haitian Official Criticizes U.N. Actions
The pin-and-voodoo-doll removal boomerang effect
More than 400 people, including 34 police officers, have died in clashes since September, when police allegedly fired on Aristide protesters, killing two, and Aristide militants responded with attacks on police.
More than 400 people, including 34 police officers, have died in clashes since September, when police allegedly fired on Aristide protesters, killing two, and Aristide militants responded with attacks on police.
Knowledge Fades As Africa Languages Die
You could try rotating the crops
MAPUTO, Mozambique - A U.N. Conference on Trade and Development report on protecting traditional knowledge argues that beyond a devastating impact on culture, the death of a language wipes out centuries of know-how in preserving ecosystems - leading to grave consequences for biodiversity.
MAPUTO, Mozambique - A U.N. Conference on Trade and Development report on protecting traditional knowledge argues that beyond a devastating impact on culture, the death of a language wipes out centuries of know-how in preserving ecosystems - leading to grave consequences for biodiversity.
Wounded Italian Reporter Recalls Ordeal
Nobody stops at checkpoints in Italy
Sgrena said the driver began shouting that they were Italian, then "Nicola Calipari dove on top of me to protect me and immediately, and I mean immediately, I felt his last breath as he died on me."
Sgrena said the driver began shouting that they were Italian, then "Nicola Calipari dove on top of me to protect me and immediately, and I mean immediately, I felt his last breath as he died on me."
Remains May Be of Oldest Walking Hominid
More evidence in the evolution of the missionary position
"Right now we can say this is the world's oldest bipedal (an animal walking on two feet) and what makes this significant is because what makes us human is walking upright," Latimer said. "This new discovery will give us a picture of how walking upright occurred."
"Right now we can say this is the world's oldest bipedal (an animal walking on two feet) and what makes this significant is because what makes us human is walking upright," Latimer said. "This new discovery will give us a picture of how walking upright occurred."
Saturday, March 05, 2005
More Seek Help for Marijuana Addiction
The medical model
She added, "Being forced into treatment does not indicate you don't need it."
She added, "Being forced into treatment does not indicate you don't need it."
Northwest Fears Tinder-Dry Summer Season
A day seems like a natural unit
"Every day that goes by that we don't get snow, we just fall further behind," said Ted Day, a hydraulic engineer with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Boise, Idaho,
"Every day that goes by that we don't get snow, we just fall further behind," said Ted Day, a hydraulic engineer with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Boise, Idaho,
Chimpanzee Attack Doesn't Surprise Experts
Chimpanzees taking flying lessons is another nightmare
"Male chimps are intensely territorial. They defend their territory against any perceived threat," said Craig Stanford, a professor at the University of Southern California who studies primate behavior. "Chimps can be violent at times just as humans can be."
"Male chimps are intensely territorial. They defend their territory against any perceived threat," said Craig Stanford, a professor at the University of Southern California who studies primate behavior. "Chimps can be violent at times just as humans can be."
Women Reaffirm U.N. Equality Blueprint
Broad consensus is nice
Charlotte Bunch, executive director of the Center for Women's Global Leadership, said the U.S. amendment was unnecessary, a distraction from the real issues, and "an effort to inject U.S. politics into a broad international consensus."
Charlotte Bunch, executive director of the Center for Women's Global Leadership, said the U.S. amendment was unnecessary, a distraction from the real issues, and "an effort to inject U.S. politics into a broad international consensus."
Missing Girl's Grandfather Admits Record
Women swoon nationwide at the latest turn in the little Jessica story
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - The grandfather of a missing 9-year-old girl has admitted to police that he was arrested a half-century ago for attempted rape and planning a kidnapping.
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - The grandfather of a missing 9-year-old girl has admitted to police that he was arrested a half-century ago for attempted rape and planning a kidnapping.
Reward May Aid Judge Kin Slayings Probe
``$50,000 judge kin slayings probe reward aid'' would be seven nouns in a row
CHICAGO - The FBI hopes a $50,000 reward offer will help raise the public's cooperation in the still-unsolved gunshot slayings of the husband and mother of a federal judge.
CHICAGO - The FBI hopes a $50,000 reward offer will help raise the public's cooperation in the still-unsolved gunshot slayings of the husband and mother of a federal judge.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Rice Meets With S. Africa Foreign Minister
Not Africa's century
Democracy advcoates in Zimbabwe claimed Thursday that South African President Thabo Mbeki has betrayed them by endorsing an upcoming presidential election in spite of arrests of opposition politicians and laws that put the army in charge of polling stations.
Democracy advcoates in Zimbabwe claimed Thursday that South African President Thabo Mbeki has betrayed them by endorsing an upcoming presidential election in spite of arrests of opposition politicians and laws that put the army in charge of polling stations.
Women Said Worse Off Now Than 10 Years Ago
The something-is-wrong-and-men-have-to-change-to-fix-it effect
UNITED NATIONS - Many women are worse off today than they were 10 years ago, women around the world say in a new report that accuses governments of failing to keep their pledge to achieve gender equality.
UNITED NATIONS - Many women are worse off today than they were 10 years ago, women around the world say in a new report that accuses governments of failing to keep their pledge to achieve gender equality.
Delta Suspends Pilot for Being Drunk
The pilots' lounge
The pilot "has been removed from active service during the investigation," Delta spokesman John Kennedy said.
The pilot "has been removed from active service during the investigation," Delta spokesman John Kennedy said.
Fossett to Kick Back After Record Flight
The entire world had to stave off boredom
He also had to stave off boredom, saying there wasn't much to look at in the air.
He also had to stave off boredom, saying there wasn't much to look at in the air.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Seattle Zoo Tries to Inseminate Elephant
Elephant porn
And because elephant semen can't be frozen, fresh semen for Chai had to be collected and flown in from a zoo elephant in Tulsa, Okla., and a donor in Los Angeles, a bull that works part-time in the film industry.
And because elephant semen can't be frozen, fresh semen for Chai had to be collected and flown in from a zoo elephant in Tulsa, Okla., and a donor in Los Angeles, a bull that works part-time in the film industry.
Former Professor Sentenced for Sex Assault
The professorial condom on cucumber focus
McIntosh, 52, a former Fulbright Fellow, was accused of giving the woman sodium pentobarbital and marijuana during a social encounter. The woman, a family friend, said she became ill and unable to resist McIntosh's sexual advances.
McIntosh, 52, a former Fulbright Fellow, was accused of giving the woman sodium pentobarbital and marijuana during a social encounter. The woman, a family friend, said she became ill and unable to resist McIntosh's sexual advances.
High Court Debates Commandments Displays
You can't see under the robe
A pivotal vote in the case is expected to be Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who in recent years has been at the forefront in outlining constitutional tests based in part on a symbol's history and "ubiquity." She did not tip her hand Wednesday, if she had one.
A pivotal vote in the case is expected to be Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who in recent years has been at the forefront in outlining constitutional tests based in part on a symbol's history and "ubiquity." She did not tip her hand Wednesday, if she had one.
SUV Crashes in Suspected Smuggling Attempt
Volkswagens no longer used
COLUMBUS, N.M. - A stolen sport utility vehicle with 13 people inside - allegedly involved in a smuggling attempt - rolled over near the U.S.-Mexican border while trying to avoid police, authorities said.
COLUMBUS, N.M. - A stolen sport utility vehicle with 13 people inside - allegedly involved in a smuggling attempt - rolled over near the U.S.-Mexican border while trying to avoid police, authorities said.
Fossett Presses Ahead Despite Fuel Problem
Still a candidate for Amelia Earhardtdom
Fossett and his flight crew agreed to keep the GlobalFlyer in the air rather than abandoning the record-setting attempt and setting down in Hawaii.
Fossett and his flight crew agreed to keep the GlobalFlyer in the air rather than abandoning the record-setting attempt and setting down in Hawaii.
2,968 Gay Couples Wed in Ore. in 2004
Attack on traditional ``whom''
Last year, she put it on for good when she married the woman whom relatives had assumed was her roommate, cracking open the secret life the two had hidden for 46 years.
Last year, she put it on for good when she married the woman whom relatives had assumed was her roommate, cracking open the secret life the two had hidden for 46 years.
Byrd Denies Comparing Republicans to Nazis
I suggest trademarking Nazi, and Ku Klux Klan for that matter
Nonetheless, two Jewish groups and a pair of GOP politicians chastised the senator on Wednesday, including one who recalled the Byrd's Ku Klux Klan membership as a young man.
Nonetheless, two Jewish groups and a pair of GOP politicians chastised the senator on Wednesday, including one who recalled the Byrd's Ku Klux Klan membership as a young man.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Commandments Debate Prompts Demonstrations
The seven lean years are the Chinese restaurant
The group quoted Bible verses they said suggested that the public praying by the other demonstrators was hypocritical.
The group quoted Bible verses they said suggested that the public praying by the other demonstrators was hypocritical.
Tenn. School Bus Driver Shot to Death
second-hand smoke death
Mitchell Kern, a neighbor who graduated from high school last year, said the student who was taken into custody had been kicked off the bus a couple of weeks ago for using smokeless tobacco.
Mitchell Kern, a neighbor who graduated from high school last year, said the student who was taken into custody had been kicked off the bus a couple of weeks ago for using smokeless tobacco.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
IQ Loss Linked to Mercury Deemed Costly
Mercury-exposed researchers
WASHINGTON - Lower IQ levels linked to mercury exposure in the womb costs the United States $8.7 billion a year in lost earnings potential, according to a study released Monday by researchers at a New York hospital.
WASHINGTON - Lower IQ levels linked to mercury exposure in the womb costs the United States $8.7 billion a year in lost earnings potential, according to a study released Monday by researchers at a New York hospital.
Virginians Tackle Growing Obesity Problem
Suggestion: cannibalism
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginians will have an opportunity to speak out at planning meetings on the costly public health problem of obesity.
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginians will have an opportunity to speak out at planning meetings on the costly public health problem of obesity.
High Court Ends Death Penalty for Youths
You could have youths execute them, say as a ``Lord of the Flies'' cub scout project
"It is proper that we acknowledge the overwhelming weight of international opinion against the juvenile death penalty, resting in large part on the understanding that the instability and emotional imbalance of young people may often be a factor in the crime," he wrote.
"It is proper that we acknowledge the overwhelming weight of international opinion against the juvenile death penalty, resting in large part on the understanding that the instability and emotional imbalance of young people may often be a factor in the crime," he wrote.
Second Phase for Missing Fla. Girl Begins
Second phase of wall-to-wall news coverage begins on little Jessica story, attracting empathetic women nationwide (``our audience'').
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - The full-scale search for a missing 9-year-old girl ended its final day as law enforcement officers turned to child abduction experts for help.
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - The full-scale search for a missing 9-year-old girl ended its final day as law enforcement officers turned to child abduction experts for help.
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