I have noticed that problem with the new moderation widget. If you accidently select the wrong choice from the drop-down menu (easy to do on a trackpad), there is no way to confirm before the mod gets posted. Theres no way to undo it without a voiding moderation on the whole thread.

There should be a confirmation or at least an opportunity to change the selection before the moderation is counted.

Its also possible that with the vomiting and the combination of chemicals the paramedics may have decided to play it safe and send everyone with severe symptoms to the hospital.

When you are dealing with a chemical stew, it may be better to assume the worst until they knew otherwise.

'Be Linux' is my favorite.

http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1134

I agree the source article seems less than impartial. Here are some reputable sources for more info:

google news

"...Evolution is the unifying principle for all the biology, past and present, in our halls," Kremer said. "That is the foundation of the research we conduct at the museum."

A perfect example of how the religious nuts are no only limiting their own children's' careers, but by pushing this stuff into the public schools, are putting our childrens futures at risk too.

I know this was meant as a joke, but combined with the scary 42% that believe this stuff...no wonder we are falling behind in the sciences.

Interesting to listen to all these males theorizing why women have babies. It is not out of 'habit' or 'instinct.' Women have babies because evolution has designed them to be the givers of life. They are the loving nurturers. They are the fierce lioness defending her cubs.

It is impossible to explain to a non-parent the satisfaction to your soul seeing your progeny grow, thrive and finally set out on their own. It is the hardest and most wonderful job you will ever have.

Perhaps many men feel that getting that big promotion or gaining more power than the other guy is the path to satisfaction in life. Others may find that acquiring piles of money will lead to happiness. While they are struggling to out-compete each other, women are focused on what most consider their most important job: their families. Thank God they still do.

We can all speculate on this forever, but lets all hope that women continue to have babies, to be good moms to our kids and maybe teach something to men about parenting in the process. Perhaps the problem is not with women having babies, but with the family-unfriendly demands of the job and the lack of help many women get from their career-minded spouses.

Ha! Without a doubt, the very best easter egg ever. I know they are considered bloat nowadays, but I always enjoyed them.

Two year olds can definitely learn to use and respect the computer. I have taught each child and later, my grandkids to use them. Thirteen years ago, my three year old could bring up her games in DOS, now she is designing the school sweatshirts in photoshop. My son has his own computer repair shop.

I usually start with the keyboard. The concept of one finger/key at a time is tough, but they get that pretty fast. Just putting up a word processor with big colorful lettering is a good start. There used to be an old DOS game called Dannys First Program, which was perfect for little ones. Each key launched some colorful, noisy event. I wish I could find a modern equivalent.

Once they get the idea of respecting the keyboard, they can practice the mouse. I put an 'X' with a Sharpie on the left click button. There are lots of simple (flash type) matching games online and this is a great way for little ones to learn to point and click. My three year old grandson is already a master at pbskids, noggin and cartoon network, all have lots of fun and educational games for kids.

Little ones see us use the computers all the time, and they are so curious. You might as well teach them early to respect the computer and how to use it. Those skills can help them for the rest of their lives.

"..Exactly... like the adult who bullied a kid so much they they lit the bomb the kid was holding. Instead, said adult should have been offering support to clearly take away said metaphorical bomb, not purposely trying to inflict mental harm.."

The important difference here is that this was an adult, manipulating a child to hurt, humiliate and ultimately, cause her death. No adult should be allowed to torture a child, to prey on her known weaknesses.

This woman deserves to be punished. This is intentional cruelty to a child and gross negligence and probably should have been charged as such, instead of fraud, which can have long range consequences for the online community.