"It is no wonder that this memo ... could not withstand scrutiny and had to be withdrawn," said Leahy, D-Vermont. "This memo seeks to find ways to avoid legal restrictions and accountability on torture and threatens our country's status as a beacon of human rights around the world." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

New images of Pluto and its moons are among the sharpest ever made, astronomers announced today. Pluto, long called a planet, was downgraded last year to "dwarf planet" status by the International Astronomical Union. It is so far away that no clear pictures of it exist. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Firstborn sons have higher IQs than their younger brothers, and their social status within the family may explain why, researchers reported on Thursday.
But I'm the first born so I'm still smarter than all of you my dear siblings. picked by suebe 2 years ago

There has never been anything simple about rugs. Once the highest sign of ostentation and one of the standard units of international trade, the status of rugs has been hit hard in the age of uncritical mass-production - little more than something to wipe your feet on. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Current Status:
Henry is currently in jail. He was booked on 6/22/2008.

Keep up to date with Henry's current status with a Firefox extension, find out all his latest stats. picked by doggylives 1 year ago

Joe Galloway writes, "Fighting the wrong long war"

Bush has signaled that in coming months he'll negotiate a long-term status of forces agreement with the Iraqi government so American troops and bases can remain there. In fact, the deal may obligate us to remain in Iraq for years and to continue paying billions to the kleptocracy we've installed there. picked by cheeselog1234 2 years ago

Prison-made tattoos are a form of communication for inmates who live in a situation that bans most other means of self-expression. These messages, which are easily “read” by other inmates, tell a lot about the wearer, including gang membership, status in prison, family relationships, special life events, spiritual beliefs and personal values. picked by BrownTrout 10 months ago

Married couples on Facebook with their inane status updates and wall posts are the bane of my internet existence. Seriously, marrieds. STFU.
*now you know you can find 'anything' on the intertubes* picked by bornbad 5 months ago

"Though young people are less fearful than their parents, going to the cemetery is still a grave undertaking, not a walk in the park." So it was a break with tradition when parklike Fushouyuan Cemetery in suburban Qingpu District applied late last year for scenic-site status from the city's tourism commission. picked by suebe 8 months ago

A husband who hacked his wife to death with a meat cleaver in fury over her Facebook entry was jailed for a minimum of 14 years at the Old Bailey today. picked by bunnysutra 1 year ago

The Wyoming Dinosaur Center has a program that allows anyone to join them for one day on a dinosaur dig at their Warm Springs Ranch. You will be introduced to the dig site, fossil stabilization, excavation, quarry mapping, and documentation. If you are really good at the work you might be able to earn “Volunteer” status and participate in future digs without charge. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Pedro and Salvacion Servano have been model U.S. residents since arriving from the Philippines in the 80s. Pedro, 54, is a family doctor in central Pennsylvania. 51-year-old Salvacion runs a grocery store and bakery.
Due to a change in marital status more than 20 years ago, they are facing possible deportation back to the Philippines. picked by marli 2 years ago

Effects of dentition status and personality on masticatory performance and food acceptability .

*I didn't know you masticated* picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

There's more to a great visual effects shot than iconic status, and here are fifty that really paid their way... picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

In June 2007 Jenny McCarthy began promoting anti-vaccination rhetoric. Because of her celebrity status she has appeared on several television shows and has published multiple books advising parents not to vaccinate their children. Jenny McCarthy has a body count attached to her name. picked by chinook 4 months ago

"Liberty vice-president Mark Hine wrote to club president Brian Diaz that the club's status was being dropped because it had supported candidates whose views were "contrary to the mission of LU and to Christian doctrine", even though the club itself was officially pro-life and anti-gay-marriage." picked by gammerus 6 months ago

"The sky over China is now a rainbow of shades reflecting all the colours of our new prosperity" picked by ted 2 years ago

This is the Ozone Hole Watch web site, where you can check on the latest status of the ozone layer over the South Pole. Satellite instruments monitor the ozone layer, and data is used to create the images that depict the amount of ozone. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

"born in San Francisco, became a shooting star over everywhere, and ended his life in Brooklyn. ... And couldn't have asked for more." picked by suebe 9 months ago

World wide marijuana travel guide giving prices, legal status and more for over 1100 cities through out the world. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago