Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

US President Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel committee said they wanted to support Mr Obama's approach.

G20 2009: Police Attack Students at University of Pittsburgh

Police used teargas pepper spray, rubber bullets and LRAD 'sonic cannon' against University of Pittsburgh students during the Pittsburgh G20 Summit.

Eye witness account: "I was at the protest on Friday night and it was nothing but peaceful, until hundreds of riot-gear equipped cops started to push everyone around. Tear gassing students, people driving by in cars, shooting rubber bullets (hitting people in the face). Not one violent act was started by the protesters, everyone was literally told to leave for no reason. Then the cops started arresting Pitt students in their DORMS! 40+ people were arrested."

Conservative media take a strong stand against ... learning?

If there is anybody out there who still doesn't believe that the conservative media will attack President Obama no matter what he does, consider this: Right-wingers are telling children to skip school as a protest against Obama's encouragement of students to stay in school.

http://mediamatters.org/columns/200909030002

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/03/obama-schoolchildren-spee_n_276544.html

Argentina rules on marijuana use

Argentina's supreme court rules that it is unconstitutional for the government to punish people for the personal use of marijuana.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8221599.stm

Death: Scientists Reveal What It's Like To Die

Most of us have probably wondered what it is like to die - so scientists have tackled the issue head-on and revealed the macabre yet fascinating truth.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/20080641288310

Swine Flu Vaccine Makers Granted Legal Immunity

The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off. Vaccine makers and federal officials will be immune from lawsuits that result from any new swine flu vaccine.

AP via Google

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Nine toxic chemicals added to banned list: UN

Nine chemicals, including the head lice treatment Lindane, have been added to a list of poisonous substances that are to be eliminated under the Stockholm Convention, the UN Environment Programme said on Saturday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090510/sc_afp/unenvironmentchemical

Obama Promises Science-Centric, Eco-Friendly Presidency

President Obama's Inaugural speech included a clutch of promises and observations that will have scientists, medical researchers and environmentalists in the US and around the world breathing a sigh of relief.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16452-obama-to-restore-science-to-its-rightful-place.html

Google CEO: "Renewable Energy Is Cheaper, Not Nuclear"

Google CEO Eric Schmidt says despite the political debate, we should consider renewable energy over nuclear because "it's cheaper." He goes on to highlight new innovations in wind and solar thermal production.

6 Words That Make Your Resume Suck

These sucky words are not of the four-letter variety. These words are common. They are accepted. They litter the average resume with buzzword badness. Hiring managers can identify sucky words in seconds, leaving your resume work worthless.

http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/01/19/6-words-that-make-your-resume-suck/