NY's highest court is hearing a case involving the limits of Eminent Domain. Until recently eminent domain was used for the good of the public, building roads, airports, etc. Now governments are using to make private contractors a lot of money not to mention making them very grateful. picked by 2manyusernames 4 weeks ago

Doh. Domain squatters snatched away the domain name GeorgeWBushLibrary.com and made an easy $34,990 profit on promptly selling it to back to Yuma Solutions, the web development company that let it expire. picked by suebe 11 months ago

Did you ever wonder about your own "fight or flight" response? Here's is a young man discovering that his response is most definitely "fight." How would your primitive brain respond? picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

Researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich have created a genetically modified purple tomato that could be used to help fight cancer. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

An impatient teenager who wanted to download songs on his iPod but couldn't wait for his father to get off the computer started a family fight that led to the arrest of his mother, police said. picked by muppet 2 years ago

This is old, but still funny. Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today’s world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name selected as others see it and not just as you think it looks. picked by RTCA 3 years ago

It's hard to believe that for most of the 90s, a single company, Network Solutions, had a government-issued monopoly on registering domain names. It's surprising how little of the company's back story — how it got into the domain name business, or who owned it — has been told. Part 2 picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

"Until recently, there hasn't been a case of a domain theft where the thief was caught and arrested. However, on July 30th, Daniel Goncalves was arrested at his home in Union, New Jersey and charged in a landmark case. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Sick of having your complaints ignored, being ripped off and getting the short end of the stick?

Here are 52 great sites, services and secrets to help shoppers, road warriors, home owners and all types of consumers. There are tips on how to complain effectively, protect your privacy, talk to a real person, get free stuff and fight back when the system is unfair! picked by wags273 2 years ago

Members of the Polk County School Board back down on their plans to add ID to the curriculum after being touched by His Noodly Appendage.

"They've made us the laughingstock of the world," board member Lofton told the Tampa Tribune. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

A student on a school bus in Gilbert, Arizona gets into an argument with the driver when the driver won't let the student off the bus. The confrontation escalates, and the driver's daughter even gets into the action picked by latueofstiberty 2 years ago

Worst, yet comically best, fight scene ever. Also included: The worst one liner of all time. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago

Authorities tore down a stubborn couple's house after a three-year standoff in China that hindered a construction project and captivated the nation. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

So, what do you do if you get stuck in a bar fight? This step-by-step guide is sure to keep you out of trouble with tips like: "Never make assumptions. You're dealing with intoxicated people who have nothing better to do than act like jackasses. So be ready for everything. Even vomit." picked by suebe 8 months ago

Whistle-blowing site Wikileaks is getting legal help to fight an attempt to keep it offline.

An update to this by 2manyusernames picked by keroberos32 2 years ago

Texas' Corpus Christi State School is supposed to help those who are mentally disabled and can't take care of themselves. Instead a few employees were found to be forcing the residents into brutal fights, video taping the whole thing. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

Laboratory tests have shown that an ingredient commonly used in curries may protect against Alzheimer's disease by boosting the brain's natural ability to mop up nerve-destroying protein plaques associated with the condition. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Grandmas are being asked to help battle gangs. Mayor Dennis Donohue and Monterey Bishop Richard Garcia want to recruit "abuelitas," Spanish for grandmothers, to help steer youngsters away from gang life. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A chemical used to abort pregnancy could fight breast and ovarian cancer, say scientists. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A mother was arrested after she allegedly drove her son to a school to fight with members of a rival gang. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago