Quote of the week: "If voting could really change things, it would be illegal." -- Revolution Books, New York, NY

Feel safe? Last week was "Protection From Pornography Week":

In honor, here is every Playboy centerfold averaged out over four decades:

"New switching rules may trash millions of cell phones"

On November 24 you can switch cell phone carriers while keeping your number. If you do this, please participate in a cell phone recycling program...

Obesity is THE worst killer in the U.S.

According to some statistics, 65% of Americans are overweight or obese...

The first optical processor, which computes at the speed of light...

Infrared light heals wounds/boosts immunity, but nobody knows why:

Open Source Everywhere

"Get ready for the era when collaboration replaces the corporation."

"Why Those Young Men Aren’t Watching TV Anymore"

20% less males aged 18 to 34 are watching TV compared to last year.

Why? Massive, collaborative video games that actually require thinking...

"Arsonist Burns Peace Activists' Home"

People are getting flak for speaking up about Iraq:

The Day the Music Died

"Many legitimate, genuine, brilliant, and financially successful, contemporary musicians are selling out"

Why Forest Management Exacerbates Loss of Lives and Property

Is forest thinning good? Bad?

"From Native Hawaiian to Native American?"

Is the Akaka Bill good? Bad? I think this appeared in a Weekly a while ago...