A service station that offered discounted gas to senior citizens and people supporting youth sports has been ordered by the state to raise its prices. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Members of Congress are slated to receive a $4,700 pay raise beginning in January, increasing their annual salaries to $174,000. The increase for 535 House and Senate members would cost taxpayers more than $2.5 million.
*politics as usual* picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

"if you have cats, cover your baby in catnip. The kitties will lick your baby clean in no time!" picked by gammerus 2 years ago

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to raise health insurance premiums for people who eat meat, and lower the premiums for vegetarians. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Australian farmers should rear kangaroos rather than sheep because they do less damage to the country's environment, according to a prominent ecologist. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The rankings are based on graduation rates (according to the EPE Research Center), number of playgrounds (according to the Center for City Park Excellence), overall crime rates (according to Sperling's Best Places), and cost of living (according to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index). picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Caesarean deliveries can damage mothers' long-term health, a study has found. Those who have a surgical delivery have a much higher risk of experiencing dangerous problems with the placenta in later pregnancies, according to researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Cheap, convenient and casual, baseball caps and flip-flops have acquired a trendy charm. Those qualities have made them must-wear accessories for teens, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners or anyone trying to keep cool during the sweltering days of summer.

However, flip-flips and baseball caps could pose a hidden health risk from skin cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

An Aesop's fable about a crow with a knowledge of physics is more than just folklore, scientists have shown.

Researchers found that rooks, members of the crow family, can use stones to raise the level of water in a container - just like the bird in the tale The Crow And The Pitcher. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

In a study likely to make school janitors cringe, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday that chewing gum may boost academic performance in teenagers. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Fed up with employees' frequent requests for raises, he shot them both in the head instead. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Owner Yang, of Anqian village in Fuqing, said the hen moved into the dog's kennel after it gave birth last month, reports Southeast Express. Since then, the hen refuses to leave the kennel, staying inside all day and only walking out when the dog is nursing its puppies. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

A man who called himself "Papa Pilgrim" and took his family far from civilization to raise them according to his interpretation of the Bible was sentenced to 14 years in prison because, of course, he couldn't keep his hand off his daughter. picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

The government will raise by 25% the fines it levies against employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.Currently, fines range from $275 to $11,000 depending on the offense. The agency says some penalties could include at least six months in jail. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The adult daughter of a slain Florida couple known for adopting 13 special needs children said she is planning to move into her parents' home and raise the children as her own.
UPDATE TO THIS picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Never thought that would happen. Some of Obama's grass roots supporters are trying to replicate Ron Paul's fund raising success by raising 5mil in one day. picked by gammerus 2 years ago

The legal drinking age in the UK should be raised to 21 in a bid to curb binge drinking among youngsters. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A group of Vietnam veterans have gone the full monty, posing for a nude calendar to raise money for Australian Veterans' groups.(01:41) picked by zadscmc 3 years ago

In a quest to see how far they can go in requesting money for student funds, a group of MIT students had a very non-academic goal in mind. They wanted to raise money to hire strippers. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

As discussion takes place in the US about lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, a government think-tank in the UK is calling for the age to be raised from 18 to 21.

It makes me think they're making it up as they go along picked by pocksucket 2 years ago