Balance sheet.Free Head Tennessee may follow Kentucky and Louisiana in ditching its mandatory motorcycle helmet laws. File Finding Canadian Justice Konrad von Finckenstein Konrad W. von Finckenstein, QC (b. April 4, 1945 in Germany) is the current Chairman of the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission, since January 25, 2007. His term is scheduled to end on January 24, 2012. rules that music swappers do not violate Canadian copyright laws. The Canadian Recording Industry Association
The Canadian Recording Industry Association is a non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of American companies that create, manufacture and market sound wanted the names of 29 file-swappers from Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . Hull Yes European engineers respond to an expected rampup in Baltic Sea shipping traffic with plans for new double-hulled oil tankers that should make massive oil spills unlikely. The Baltic states have shown sustained economic growth with pro-market reforms. Digital Detente dé·tente n. 1. A relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals. 2. A policy toward a rival nation or bloc characterized by increased diplomatic, commercial, and cultural contact and a desire to reduce tensions, as through Sun and Microsoft vow to quit warring and actually build software. Apparently, Microsoft's $1.6 billion payout to settle Sun's legal claims bought a lot of goodwill. Rat Whole An international team of researchers succeed in mapping the genome of the lowly laboratory rat, an accomplishment that could lead to great improvements in human health. Autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Insight A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry The American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. It covers topics on biological psychiatry, treatment innovations, forensic, ethical, economic, and social issues. purports to locate one of the genes that contribute to autism. "Identifying all or most of the genes involved," according to the study's lead author, "will lead to new diagnostic tools and new approaches to treatment." Diet Chips One of the first commercial DNA chips to hit the market allows for the testing of any meat product for the presence of up to 32 species of mammals. Maybe not such a great idea for hot dogs, but hey, knowledge is power. Freeze Flap Aussie anti-alcohol activists fret that a new vodka-flavored ice cream will hook kids on booze. But if it actually tastes like vodka, Illicit Vodka Cranberry Magnum might actually turn kids off of ice cream for life. Bad Adds The McCain-Feingold campaign finance law treats TV viewers in this election year to the spectacle of politicians looking into the camera and asserting they "approve of" their own ads. It's all part of making the First Amendment safe for poor, confused voters. Perforation per·fo·ra·tion n. 1. The act of perforating or the state of being perforated. 2. An abnormal opening in a hollow organ or viscus, as one made by rupture or injury. Perforation A hole. Prohibition The Georgia House votes 160-0 to outlaw female genital piercing. The bill's original intent was to outlaw female circumcision; when asked about voluntary piercing, the author says, "What? I've never seen such a thing." Gypsy Curse A Shi'a militia group known as the Mahdi's Army goes off in central Iraq, leveling one sin-filled town and doling out 80 lashes to anyone smelling of gin. Spy Spoof Army tries to assert it never suspected Muslim chaplain James Yee of spying, despite slapping him in the brig for 76 days on suspicion of spying. Bum Rap Police in Miami and Miami Beach have nothing better to do than spy on the entourages of rappers P. Diddy, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, and DMX See DMX512. . Pictures are taken of the groups when they arrive at the airport and when they go out on the town. "Our job is to know about things that could hurt innocent people," one police honcho Honcho A slang term describing the leader or person in charge of an organization. Notes: The CEO of a company could be referred to as the honcho or "head honcho." See also: CEO, CFO, COO, Insider, Leprechaun Leader explains. D'oh! No! The actors who give voice to The Simpsons go on strike, delaying the start of the show's 16th season. |
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