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| How to build your own R2D2 Friday, Mar 29, 2013 11:24 PM PDT ANAHEIM, CA - The power of the Force may be elusive outside the fictional Star Wars universe but fans of R2D2 can take home their very own astromech droid if they have the time and money to build it. Hundreds of potential droid crafters waited in line to hear from a panel belonging to the [...] Full Story | Top |
| Experts debate the psychology of ‘Star Trek’ vs. ‘Star Wars’ Friday, Mar 29, 2013 03:26 PM PDT ANAHEIM, Calif.–At Friday's opening day of Wondercon 2013, the swords were drawn early. Or, more specifically, the light sabers were drawn and the phasers were set to kill. Four experts, including two psychologists, debated four specific topics as part of an epic breakdown analyzing the respective strengths and weaknesses of "Star Wars" and "Star Trek." [...] Full Story | Top |
| Connecticut officials ask Sandy Hook charities to disclose how contributions are spent Friday, Mar 29, 2013 02:55 PM PDT Connecticut's top law enforcement official is asking charitable groups raising money around the Newtown school shooting to disclose more information, an unprecedented step suggesting the state has questions about how contributors' money is being spent. At least 69 groups are raising money around the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School last year, where 20 small [...] Full Story | Top |
| Pranksters, your day is near Friday, Mar 29, 2013 01:11 PM PDT Are you a compulsive liar who delights in telling tall tales to loved ones? Good news! Your behavior is about to become socially acceptable for 24 hours. April Fools' Day (that's this Monday), a day where people trick each other with elaborate pranks or simple jokes, has a colorful history. And while it may seem [...] Full Story | Top |
| Man accused of smuggling more than 10 percent of an entire species Friday, Mar 29, 2013 11:29 AM PDT A man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok after authorities discovered he was attempting to claim a piece of luggage full of extremely rare tortoises. Traffic.org, a self-described wildlife trade monitoring network, reports that the man was trying to pick up 54 ploughshare tortoises. "The wild population of Ploughshare Tortoises, considered among the [...] Full Story | Top |
| Mystery elf door in park sparks attention on the Web Friday, Mar 29, 2013 11:23 AM PDT A tiny addition in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is getting big attention on the Web. A photo on the neighborhood site Richmondsfblog.com first published a photo of a teeny wooden door that mysteriously appeared at the bottom of a tree with a small, gnome-sized gap. The door has opened up plenty of interest on [...] Full Story | Top |
| Flashback: When even liberals backed ‘traditional marriage’ Friday, Mar 29, 2013 10:32 AM PDT Even as Democratic lawmakers rush to announce their support for gay marriage, a look back at the congressional debate over the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996 shows they haven't always championed the rights of same sex couples. In historic gay marriage arguments before the Supreme Court this week, justices noted comments made by congressional [...] Full Story | Top |
| The secret life of money revealed Friday, Mar 29, 2013 10:26 AM PDT Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the damaged dollar bills floating around the economy? How long does paper money actually last before it disintegrates into torn shreds or a pulpy mass that is indistinguishable from regular old paper? And at what point is paper money just too damaged to be used as [...] Full Story | Top |
| Teen Scientist’s Amazing breakthrough from her home Lab Friday, Mar 29, 2013 09:58 AM PDT When a teenager has something growing under their bed, it's usually the mold on a peanut butter sandwich forgotten among the clutter they don't want their parents to find. But growing under the bed of 17-year-old high school senior Sarah Volz may be the answer to a question that's stumped the largest oil companies in [...] Full Story | Top |
| New York City appeals ‘soda ban’ ruling Friday, Mar 29, 2013 09:47 AM PDT NEW YORK—City officials are asking an appeals court judge to reinstate a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks, arguing it is crucial to stopping a "serious health crisis" linked to obesity. The ban, championed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, was struck down March 11—less than 24 hours before it was set [...] Full Story | Top |
| Couple gets married at relative’s funeral Friday, Mar 29, 2013 09:33 AM PDT A Philadelphia couple honored a deceased relative by getting married at his funeral. Philly.com reports that Reggie Wade and Monique McMillian-Wade tied the knot earlier this month at the funeral service for Wade's uncle, Gregory Scott, who had been shot and killed outside his home a few weeks before. Here's where it gets really heartbreaking. [...] Full Story | Top |
| Obama outlines infrastructure plan during Miami visit Friday, Mar 29, 2013 08:24 AM PDT President Barack Obama ramped up his call for more federal spending on infrastructure projects during a daylong trip Friday to Miami, where he visited a new tunnel project at the city's port. In a brief, 13-minute speech, Obama pushed for a list of new projects aimed at boosting the economy. The president's plan calls for [...] Full Story | Top |
| Researchers combat obesity with tech tools popular with teens Friday, Mar 29, 2013 06:55 AM PDT The best weapon in the battle against obesity may already be in the hands of children and teenagers. That's the thinking behind the work of several researchers and technologists around the country who hope to turn cell phones into devices that can help young people make healthier food and lifestyle choices. A recent Pew Internet [...] Full Story | Top |
| GOP lawmaker calls Hispanic workers ‘wetbacks,’ apologizes Friday, Mar 29, 2013 05:41 AM PDT During a discussion about ongoing challenges to the economy Thursday, Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young referred to Hispanic workers as "wetbacks," an ethnic slur used to describe migrant workers. He has since apologized. "My father had a ranch; we used to have 50-60 wetbacks to pick tomatoes," Young told Alaska public radio station KRBD. "It [...] Full Story | Top |
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