Anderson Augusto and Leonardo Delafuente started what is called the 6emeia project, in an effort to liven up the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil. These storm drains feature some very creative and intricate designs. picked by bingo 10 months ago

Waterboarding is necessary though probably not legal, CIA Director Michael Hayden told Congress Thursday as Attorney General Michael Mukasey said he would not open a criminal investigation into the CIA's use of the technique.

*So it's illegal, but no charges, WTF?
*Wanted to post this as an update but can't find it. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Most Americans believe the choice to end one's life is a personal decision and that physician-assisted death should be legal, according to a new survey. picked by jhordie 2 years ago

His name is Markus and he's a strapping, 25-year-old ex-Marine from Alabama who can be yours for about $300-an-hour, satisfaction guaranteed, legally. picked by suebe 2 months ago

When you think of self-made millionaires, you probably think of business people that have been working hard, pursuing their dreams, and pushing their ideas for decades. What you probably don’t think of are kids that haven’t even reached the legal drinking age, but with the entertainment industry growing as it is, millionaires are more and more often in their teens. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

Two Christian groups launched a legal battle today against a decision to allow university researchers to create human-animal embryos. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

Sgt. Michael Ferschke was killed in Iraq in 2008, leaving his widow and infant son, both Japanese citizens, in immigration limbo: A 1950s legal standard meant to curb marriage fraud means U.S. authorities do not recognize the marriage, even though the military does. picked by nateebiinature 6 months ago

A British woman banned from seeing her grandchildren because of the amount of sweets she gave them has won a legal battle with her daughter to visit the youngsters - provided she no longer indulged them with candy and "fizzy drinks". picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Well sort of. It is illegal for anyone to display a noose on someone on another person's property, a workplace, or a school. It is still perfectly legal to display a noose at your own home. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

The only alcohol that will really have you seeing pink elephants. Derrived from worm wood, an alcohol that is green in color and illegal to purchase in the US. (but legal to purchase in Canada and bring to the US) picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

Lt. Burke Jensen has been ordered to Kuwait, leaving behind a pregnant wife, a young son and a 2.5-acre lot with not a spot of landscaping. But he's been told to get lawn and an irrigation system -- or else! "I really don't give a [expletive] where he is or what his problem is," says the subdivision developer.
(theme pic not related) picked by arsphidius 1 year ago

This list of manly sports include a couple I’ve never heard of, including Calcio Fiorentino.
This Italian sport originated in 16th century Florence. Called Bareknuckle Football, it’s a manlier version of, well, everything. Punching, head-butting, and choking are all legal.

Make sure to click on the names to see video of each sport picked by bingo 12 months ago

This excellent article discusses the promises and problems of seafloor mining.
I can hear you all thinking: "Let's hope we get the legal and environmental stuff right, better than on (or under) land!"
Hope will not be enough. We should all work to make it happen, especially those of us who work in the industry. picked by rambler 10 months ago

This was covered on the tv news, but not in the online versions of the local papers. Several MM dispensaries were raided again by the DEA. City Hall says "Hey, we're doing what is legal in the state, but we'll make some concessions to the Feds..." Protestors were on hand, some were arrested. Can't wait for the DEA to move on to New Mexico and leave us alone for a bit! (Placed under ... read full post picked by bcgrote 3 years ago

Call the Guinness World Records people! Authorities say the woman had a blood alcohol level of .72 percent. picked by tigertony 2 years ago

Malamud is spoiling for a major legal fight.

He has begun publishing copies of federal, state and county codes online -- in direct violation of claimed copyright.

On Labor Day, he posted the entire 38-volume California Code of Regulations, which includes all of the state's regulations from health care and insurance to motor vehicles and investment. picked by psycmoe 2 years ago

The founder of the World Wide Web says the pace of innovation on the Web is increasing all the time.

The internet is almost legal to drink. God help us all. picked by Jerry520 1 year ago

It soon could be a crime for Malaysian men to call their wives ugly, a women's rights group and a news report said Thursday. The governmental Women's Development Department plans to ask Parliament to ban "emotional violence" against women, who currently have legal protection against physical assault only. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

An absolutely bombed South Dakota woman - found passed out in stolen cars twice this month - had a blood alcohol level nearly nine times the legal limit, authorities said. picked by suebe 3 months ago

LONDON (Reuters) - Two dentists have won a second legal battle with French fashion giant Lacoste over the right to use a toothy crocodile on the sign outside their surgery, the government trademark body said on Thursday.

They're close, but not even that close!!! picked by bevissimo 2 years ago