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I don't think the news is that another asteroid is coming to crush us - the problem is that vibrators have apparently obtained sentience!*

* at least enough to post on slashdot.

Meteorite rings are fine for some nerdy couples. For those people who like to be more hands-on and build stuff ourselves (like my wife and I), we made our own rings (with a little help from an instructor).

http://www.newyorkweddingring.com/

I think a better question is: Why do you need to move a ship that big on sail power alone? While it would be cool to do so, using wind power in conjunction with conventional engines improves efficiency reducing fuel consumption between 10 and 35 percent, which is a good start.

For the non-medical people out there: EMR = Electronic Medical Record

I'm finding this to be a more common practice of patients for a variety of reasons, but the problem is often compounded by the doctors not listening to the patient's concerns. I'm not saying that doctors don't have the patient's best interests at heart, but most patients find it difficult to establish that rapport where they can rule out the doctor is being "lazy" or even downright "evil" unless the doctor is able to spend time with them to hear out their perspective (and likely have to correct them all the way).

Could someone clarify if this is even one of the roles/responsibilities of the Attorney General? Given the size and the scope of the "problem", wouldn't it be beyond him? And if it is beyond his control then, so what? (I have a pretty good answer in mind, but I'll wait to hear from what others might say).

I know I shouldn't be feeding the troll here (mod parent down), but I got to stick up for my field. (PhD in Clinical Psych).

Woe be unto those who mock the research of great Mad Scientists and the research conducted in the name of psychology! We lead the scientific fields in alien abduction research and other feats of astounding science. Clearly, the Anonymous Coward is unaware of their own ignorance - he or she will rue the day!

...*cough* ahem. I don't know what came over me there. Seriously, psychology is, as the GP poster suggested, an exciting field for those who choose to pursue it further down the line; while there are nerdy moments, there are moments of great fun and an opportunity to explore just about any human endeavor.

I've worked at a prison for a couple of years now, and have tried to help encourage the inmates to read - it keeps them from being "bored" and getting into trouble, provides them with some knowledge, and gives them something more to talk about with other people than "thug life". The books wear out quickly for two reasons: 1) they're used, donated books to begin with. 2) they're read and shared A LOT. Especially when there is very little else to do.

They do get thrown about from time to time (by officers searching their cells, or as emergency "body armor" if things are about to jump off), but generally books are respected as they can be. Sure, some hide contraband in them (usually ineffective, at least in the cell searches I've seen - the officers have seen the same bad movies about prison you have). People are most likely asking for computer books because they're legitimately interested in the subject area. If they're looking for generic, thick books, they could easily have access to a Bible or other classic book of literature. (I suddenly have the image of an inmate saying, "Sure, I'll read 'War and Peace' it's not like I don't have the time anymore." :) )