Death penalty opponents often argue that it has limited deterrent value. However, a 1999 study conducted at Emory and Clemson Universities found that each execution results in an average of 18 fewer murders. The DPINFO website cites another 2003 University of Colorado study found that the death penalty reduced homicides by five to six victims, but for every three additional pardons or commutations... read full post picked by GKar975 2 years ago

Death and dying are arguably our last taboos

This exhibition features people whose lives are coming to an end. It explores the experiences, hopes and fears of the terminally ill. All of them agreed to be photographed shortly before and immediately after death. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

A judge condemned the prevalence of drunken street violence yesterday as he gave life sentences to two feral youths for kicking a gap- year student to death because she was dressed as a Goth. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

They call it resuscitation science. It's a new area of research at the University of Pennsylvania, where a Center for Resuscitation Science opened less than a year ago, and where the line between life and death is shifting. picked by deepchill 8 months ago

Stars always evolve in the universe in large groups, known as clusters. Astronomers distinguish these formations by their age and size. The question of how star clusters are created from interstellar gas clouds and why they then develop in different ways has now been answered by researchers at the Argelander Institute for Astronomy at the University of Bonn with the aid of computer simulations. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

New research shows that black holes are not the ultimate destroyers that are often portrayed in popular culture. Instead, warm gas escaping from the clutches of enormous black holes could be one source of the chemical elements that make life possible. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Apparently each episode of Half Life 2 will be longer then the previous one. picked by whi73rav3n 2 years ago

life is short picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears arguments about whether the death penalty can be imposed for child rape, taking up for the first time in more than 30 years whether a crime other than murder can be punished by execution. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

One man gets life in prison, the other gets the death penalty. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

"Second Life is being investigated by German police following allegations that some members are trading child abuse images in the online world."
"Under Germany law possession of "virtual" child pornography is punishable by up to three years in jail."

It keeps amazing me to find out what a sick world this is... picked by Nicky666 1 year ago

Large images, 3000x2000 or so of death row at San Quentin state prison in California picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

The 17-year-old girl was in charge of taking care of 10 children along with other household chores at the time of the accidental death of a 4-month-old infant. She is sentenced to be beheaded unless an appeal is filed by July 16Th. picked by super 1 year ago

Tirrell Davis and Brandon Richmond were today each given a life sentence today for murdering schoolboy Kodjo Yenga by stabbing him through the heart.

There accomplices Yemoh Kurtis, Jamel Bridgeman and Michel Williams were each given 10 years. picked by pocksucket 5 months ago

...on the grounds that it is, quote, "totally badass". picked by gratheo 1 month ago

He testified during the sentencing phase of his trial, but not exactly in his own behalf. Scary. picked by tigertony 7 months ago

What happens when a person can't feel pain? A Life Without Pain is an exploration into the day-to-day lives of three children who literally feel no pain. As we follow these families coping with this enormous challenge, we learn that pain is really a gift that no one wants, but none of us can do without. picked by Maiden 2 years ago

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(each execution was associated with 74 fewer murders the following year.) picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

A Mount Airy man will spend 23 years in prison for fatally shaking his girlfriend’s 8-month-old son to death in February 2006 while trying to stop the infant from crying. picked by punthe 9 months ago

Emails you (example) when a celebrity or sports figure dies. Free. Simple. Easy. Fun. No bull.
Now checking for deaths every 10 minutes at excite.com entertainment, sports & top news.

WARNING: Cheesy factor VERY high picked by steelshooter 2 years ago