Critics, such as American Civil Liberties Union attorney Tim Sparapani, charge that the bill increases government access to data on Americans and amplifies the risk of identity theft, without providing significant security benefits. Maine has already declared it will not follow the rules, and other states are close to joining that rebellion. In Congress, a bipartisan coalition is forming around b... read full post picked by psycmoe 2 years ago

Life is not fair. Get used to it. The average teenager uses the phrase "it's not fair" 8.6 times a day. You got it from your parents, who said it so often you decided they must be the most idealistic generation ever. When they started hearing it from their own kids, they realized Rule #1. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

Helping you out in those awkward situations by figuring out the unwritten rules for dealing with awkward situations picked by DoggyLives 1 year ago

78 funny photography rules and useful advices created by latvian photographer Ivars Gravlejs. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

This time around, the series that has been off the year for two years is coming back with a vengeance. Viewers will be able to pick who gets voted off. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

OK so the headline is not entirely true...but there has been a change to the Papal Election rules. Benedict reversed a change made by John Paul that allowed a majority election instead of the traditional 2/3 vote. picked by Moe 2 years ago

With the new Star Trek out, it’s long past time (as it were) that we laid out the rules for would-be fictional time-travelers. (Spoiler: Spock travels to the past and gets a sex change and becomes Kirk’s grandfather lover.*) picked by bornbad 7 months ago

Time for Christian schools to change. The rules they use are not working. picked by eastcoast1978 10 months ago

No-one's saying that if you follow these rules you'll be able to write as well as Kurt.

At the same time, no-one's saying you won't.

Whatever the end result, this is very sound advice picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Martha's new office design comes with rules for all of her employees: no ink colors other than red or black, all desks must be kept completely clean, no items that could be construed as being personal such as photos or coffee mugs, individual trashcans are replaced by a central trash area, and all chairs are bolted to the floor. I made that last one up. more photos here picked by equinox 10 months ago

1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

A BOOK which gives readers a masterclass on the rules of emailing has hit the top of the US bestseller list. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Government posters and TV adverts showing smokers being pierced through the mouth with a fish hook broke industry rules, a watchdog has ruled. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

#350. Ride in the front car of a roller coaster.

(Submit your own rule via email.) picked by cb__ 8 months ago

Animals and plants in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams, highways and other projects don't pose a threat, under regulations the Bush administration is set to put in place before President-elect Obama can reverse them.
*update to this dead link* picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Do you know the "Sunny 16 rule", "Sunset rule", "Flash range rule", "Moony 11, 8, and 5.6 rules" and more? Well here is your chance to learn picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The U.S. military's operating manual for the Guantanamo prison camp has been posted on the Internet, providing a glimpse of the broad rules and tiniest minutia for detaining suspected terrorists.

It appears to be an authentic copy of the rules as they existed in 2003, the date of the set of rules. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

During the Illinois state semifinal basketball game, North Lawndale College Prep was given a technical foul for having uniforms which violated federation rules. A violation for which they were given multiple warnings they chose to ignore. Now that choice may have cost them the championship picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

"According to police, a briefcase or suitcase was left on top of a propane tank rack outside of the store.
The Glendale Bomb Squad was called to the scene. They used a shotgun to disarm any potential device inside the case." picked by gammerus 11 months ago

Happy Early 4th of July. Just Remember What We Are Really Celebrating! picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago