The Geekiest Moments Of 2008
Dec 31st, 2008 · In 2008, people registered to vote via video game console and went on to elect a comic book fan for president. We explore these and other geeky moments.
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Verizon Wins 'Cybersquatting' Lawsuit
Dec 25th, 2008 · A federal court in California has awarded Verizon more than $33 million in a case involving Internet domain names. OnlineNic registered at least 663 names that were identical to or confusingly similar to Verizon trademarks. The court said the names were designed in bad faith.
Jia Zhangke: Capturing China's Transformation
Dec 9th, 2008 · Critic John Powers says the beautifully shot films of Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke register what's getting lost in China's transformation — and why Jia is one of the most eminent directors of our time.
Obama Transition Team Limits Lobbyists' Roles
Nov 7th, 2008 · As Barack Obama's team begins the transition to governing, it is keeping its distance from one group in Washignton. The campaign barred registered lobbyists from making contributions. And now, the transition team has set limits on how deeply lobbyists may be involved.
Opera Singer Yma Sumac Dies **
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Peruvian singer Yma Sumac died Saturday at age 86. Sumac recorded an extraordinarily wide vocal range of more than four octaves; she could sing notes in the low baritone register as well as notes above the range of an ordinary soprano.
Santa Ana Made Voting Easy For Motorists
Oct 22nd, 2008 · In Southern California, they sure love their cars. And in Santa Anta, motorists didn't even have to get out of their vehicles to vote. On Monday, the city set up drive-thru voting booths. Voters could confirm they're registered, then pull ahead into lanes leading to electronic voting machines, roll down the window and cast their vote. The only thing missing, fries.
Milkshake Study Explores Brain's 'Reward Circuitry' *
Oct 16th, 2008 · A new study using chocolate milkshakes and brain imaging suggests obese people may overeat because it takes longer for their brains to register satisfaction or pleasure.
New Voters Talk Of Casting Their First Ballot
Oct 10th, 2008 · This historic election has inspired a flood of newly registered voters. But who are they, and what is motivating them to cast their ballots this November? Farai Chideya talks with a professor and three first-time voters.
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