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Your fingerprint at the scene of a crime doesn't prove anything
Seeded on Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:39 AM EDT (io9)
We've all seen police dramas where triumphant suspects are appalled to learn that their fingerprint is on, say, the underside of the door handle of the victim's car. But what qualifies as a 'matching' print? And is the system always perfect, or does it make mistakes? Take a loo …
Learn What the Student Loan Forgiveness Act Could Mean for You - Student Loan Ranger (usnews.com)
Seeded on Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:12 PM EDT (US News & World Report)
Normally we don't go into the findings of particular pieces of legislation, but the Student Loan Ranger thinks findings like this are refreshing and show Rep. Clarke is living in the reality most of us inhabit, including: Total outstanding student loan debt officially surpasse …
Lab study raises questions over nano-particle impact - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:20 PM EST (Yahoo! News)
Tests involving chickens have raised questions about the impact on health from engineered nano-particles, the ultra-fine grains commonly used in drugs and processed foods, scientists said on Sunday.
Why You Should Care About The 'Medical Loss Ratio' - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:14 PM EST (Yahoo! News)
Unless you are a health care wonk or a health care industry employee, you likely haven't given a ton of thought to the medical loss ratio.
Who killed private pensions? - 1 - retirement savings - MSN Money
Seeded on Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:34 AM EST (MSN)
Corporations often blame pension shortfalls on out-of-control factors such as the large number of retirees and anemic investment returns. But a new book suggests other possible causes.
How Occupy Wall Street Achieved its Goal Despite Not Having One
Seeded on Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:16 PM EST (Huffington Post Canada)
For two months, income inequality has been the topic of conversation at dinner tables and water coolers the world over.
Meet Carmen Dell'Orefice, the 80-year-old supermodel - Telegraph
Seeded on Wed Nov 9, 2011 1:33 PM EST (Telegraph)
That point is 80. And the life is extraordinary; a film waiting to be scripted.
Man Stole Data From U.S. Service Members Via Peer to Peer network
Seeded on Wed Nov 2, 2011 4:36 PM EDT ()
A California man who dug up sensitive information belonging to U.S. service members on peer-to-peer networks, and then used it to order iPods, cameras, and even washing machines from an online store, was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison Thursday.
Water crisis? Dutch artist to make ice in desert
Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:53 AM EDT
Is it a piece of art, or a groundbreaking water experiment in the desert?
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So-Called Social Security 'Increase' Should Anger Seniors | InvestorPlace
Seeded on Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:47 AM EDT ()
Social Security checks will see their first increase in three years this January. The Social Security COLA, or Cost of Living Adjustment, will amount to 3.6%.
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