Monthly Archives: November 2010

The sun has an owner, and it is Angeles Duran

A beautiful orange and red sunset. Inset of the sun's new owner, Angeles Duran, hovers above in the firmament.Spanish woman Angeles Duran has claimed legal ownership of the sun. She'll charge everyone to use the sun, but will only keep 10 percent.

NASA announces Dec. 2 press conference on extraterrestrial life

saturn moon titanA NASA press conference of astrobiologists on Dec. 2 may announce evidence indicating the existence of life on the Saturn moon Titan...

Get back on track with a quick loan by phone

A woman applying for a loan by phone.Whether you're stuck in traffic or braving the blizzard, a loan by phone can help you get back on your feet financially - anywhere, anytime.

Christmas recipes for gifts | Going beyond the cookie plate

Christmas gift hot cocoaHomemade recipes are great for holidays, but you don't have to rely on the cookie plate. Christmas recipes for gifts can be creative and fun.

As smartphone Wi-Fi gets faster, keep the bill from shocking you

an example of bill shockBeware faster wireless connections and more services that make complicated cell phone bills even more confusing to pad phone company profits.

UK blocks export of lethal injection drug to US

This gurney is used to perform executions at Terre Haute by lethal injection.Using thiopental sodium for execution in the U.S. has taken a hit, as the U.K. has taken measures to block export of the drug on moral grounds.

Top holiday websites | Find the best holiday deals online

A woman shopping for the holidays online.'Tis the season to save! It's easy to find the best holiday deals online. Here are some of the top holiday-shopping websites of the season.

Swastika-branding incident first to test new hate crimes law

An anti-hate symbol.The swastika-branding of a mentally impaired man in New Mexico is the nation's first test of the newly expanded Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

Chevy Volt will start being seen on U.S. roads in December

Chevy Volt electric carGM hopes the Chevy Volt will give it the lead in the electric car race by defeating range anxiety with its innovative powertrain technology.

Vitamin D and calcium study questions use of supplements

SupplementA new review of almost 1,000 studies has found that most people may, in fact, be overdosing on vitamin D and calcium when they take supplements.

Shoppers favored cash over credit cards on Black Friday

CashBlack Friday shoppers this year cut back on credit cards and used instant cash. In fact, Black Friday credit card use dropped 50 percent.

Russian President Medvedev threatens West with new arms race

U.S. President Obama meeting with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev.Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that if Russia and NATO cannot agree on a missile shield, a new arms race could be the result.

The ePrivacy app: See-who-views-your-profile Facebook scam

Phishing scamsWatch out for one of the latest Facebook scams. The ePrivacy app promises to show you everyone who views your profile. Don't fall for it ...

Study indicates service personnel indifferent to DADT policy

Julius CaesarA Pentagon study indicates most service personnel don't think negative effects will result if the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy is repealed.

$1.4 billion food safety bill gives more money and power to FDA

food safety billThe Food Safety Enhancement Act survived a political gauntlet to give the FDA resources to increase inspections and issue mandatory recalls.

Comcast demands Netflix toll among net neutrality arguments

NetflixComcast has started charging Netflix a fee for their service to continue "unfettered." Is this extortion, or is this a perfectly legal move?

Scientists discover techniques to reverse aging in mice

Lab MouseHarvard scientists have made a breakthrough. A recently published lab experiment resulted in scientists being able to reverse aging in mice.