Study Confirms That Cannabis is Beneficial for MS
physorg.com — Cannabis can reduce spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. A systematic review, published in the open access journal BMC Neurology, found that five out six randomized controlled trials reported a reduction in spasticity and an improvement in mobility. (Submitted by MarkBrent) More…
Rare 15-year cheddar cheese ready for its debut
host.madison.com — For 15 years, more than 1,000 pounds of cheese sat wrapped in plastic in a cooler set at 38 degrees at the Hook’s Cheese Co.factory, its flavors deepening and its texture changing to add that unique crystal-like crunch old cheddars acquire. (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More…
Protesters: Rove should be tried for crimes against humanity
rawstory.com — The architect of George W. Bush's presidency triggered a protest to his visit to a Wisconsin university Thursday, drawing about 40 protesters carrying signs calling him a war criminal at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Submitted by MiaCulpa) More…
LHC Gets First Results; Step Toward "God Particle"?
news.nationalgeographic.com — With its first data from a particle collision, the Large Hadron Collider has "taken off safely"; one scientist says. But the trip isn't over yet - and higher-energy collisions could come before Christmas. (Submitted by ScottMcIntyre) More…
Ten Unnecessarily Over-The-Top Characters
humor.gunaxin.com — When Character Concepts Go Too Far (Submitted by anklesnap) More…

