New York Times Blog Solicits Terror Tactics

The NYT's "Freakonomics" blog has kicked off a firestorm by soliticing from its readers ideas on what they'd do if they were terrorists who wanted to attack the U.S. We did a lot of this in grad school, and it's always struck me as fun in a juvenile sort of way but ultimately...

Woman's lighter sparks blaze at NM pumps

He said witnesses reported the woman was casually pumping gas and that she had a lighter in her hand. That's when flames shot out of the gas tank.The woman and the immediate area caught fire. A person at the scene put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher.

Slimmer PSP on its way

"Sony launched its fight back against Nintendo in the portable gaming market by unveiling a slimmer, lighter PlayStation Portable at the E3 video game expo, the industry's biggest event.Kazuo Hirai, chief...

Virgin to Experiment with Biofuel

Virgin megamogul Richard Branson will test out biofuels with a jet from his fleet: great news for environmentally-conscious travelers. Also, perhaps this will slow down the constantly-rising cost of flying in...

Dad poisons soup, feeds it to kids to sue Campbells

A man who systematically poisoned Campbells soup and force-fed it to his young children is facing jail time. His intent, he claims, was not to harm his children but rather to sue Campbells and get financial...

Death-fire lighter probe

Death-fire lighter probeCHILDREN playing with a lighter could have started a fire in which an eight-month-old boy died.Baby Sean Maguire died when flames swept through an upstairs bedroom of the terraced house in Oldham about 6pm on Easter Sunday.Seven others, including...

Man Burns his Friend's Genitals in 'Jackass' Stunt

I do not even want to hear about anybody blaming a movie for two guys being stupid enough to do this.If someone is dumb enough to allow their you-know-whats to be sprayed with lighter fluid and then set ablaze, then sooner or later, movie or no movie, they will do mischief to...

Sharon Stone or Paris Hilton? Boyish glamour has edge

"Do you prefer the girly-girl look of Paris Hilton or the womanly-strong look of, say, Sharon Stone? Well, girly is definitely over, as pink and frilly clothes are being replaced by a more graceful, womanly look. Elegant femininity is now being challenged by a contrasting...

Ultra-Tough Nanotech Materials

"Researchers have used clay nanoparticles to modify a polymer material, making it 20 times stiffer, 4 times tougher, and able to withstand temperatures that are more than twice as hot. The new materials could eventually be used in rugged lightweight fabrics, less-bulky...

Holiday Meal Makeovers

"We simply can't get away from the smells, tastes and, yes, cravings of the holidays. The scent of pine trees reminds me of steamy hot chocolate enjoyed after a hike through the woods with my family in search of the perfect Christmas tree. And who can truly enjoy hot...

Discover the Lighter Side of the Internet

"You’d be surprised at how much comedy and insight is expressed on the Net. I’ve been exploring what’s out there and I just can’t stop laughing. Laughter of course is the ultimate medicine and some believe it to be the highest form of life. My only warning...

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