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The Roman Curia: Congregations: Congregation for the Doctrine of the F
Information from the Vatican about this group "founded in 1542 by Pope Paul III ... [which] was originally called the Sacred Congregation of the Universal Inquisition as its duty was to defend the Church from heresy. It is the oldest of the Curia's nine congregations."Includes a brief profile, doctrinal and disciplinary documents, and related material, some of which are by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI). Many of the documents are available in several languages (some not in English). Live Free or Die HardIs Wired-Inspired
The script for the new Bruce Willis flick is drawn at least partly from John Carlin's short story, "A Farewell to Arms," published a decade ago in Wiredmagazine. Blue-blocking Glasses To Improve Sleep And ADHD Symptoms Developed
Scientists have developed glasses, nightlights and light bulbs designed to block blue light, therefore altering a person's circadian rhythm, which leads to improvement in ADHD symptoms and sleep disorders. National Cornbread Festival
The Web site for this annual festival held in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, features winning recipes for corn bread and related dishes, such as corn muffins, corn sticks, tamale pie, and main dishes with cornbread toppings. Also view video clips and photos from festival events such as the buttermilk chugging contest. The Game of Art
Can a game be a work of art? We'll never agree, but in Okami, you must create art to get anywhere. Commentary by Clive Thompson. Geoscientists Follow Arsenic From Chicken Feed To Streambeds
Organic arsenic is fed to poultry to prevent bacterial infections and improve weight gain. A little bit of arsenic is taken up by the tissue and the majority of it is excreted. Virginia Tech geoscientists are determining what happens to such feed additives when they are part of the manure applied to agricultural fields. [Scary] Pregnant woman says 'maternal instinct' helped her kill attack
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. - A pregnant woman who killed her attacker said a maternal instinct helped her fight off the woman who investigators believe was after her unborn child."I do believe that I fought harder because it was for my child,"Sarah Brady told ABC's "Good Morning America"in interviews aired Sunday and Monday. "It is a maternal instinct to protect your child to the very end."Katherine Smith, 22, died Thursday after luring Brady to her apartment to pick up a package supposedly delivered to the wrong address. When Smith pulled out a knife and attacked the pregnant woman, Brady fought back, striking Smith on the head with an ash tray and stabbing her three times with her own knife, police said. Brady, 26, said she didn't know Smith before the two met at Smith's apartment and can't be certain why Smith wanted to kill her."I really am not sure what was going through her mind,"Brady told ABC. "The only thing I thought was that she was going to kill me and my child and that is the only thing that ran through my mind." Canine Legislation
Information about legislation that applies to dogs in the United States. The site features an overview, position statements on topics such as air travel for dogs and "dangerous dog"control legislation, and news alerts on topics such as breed-specific legislation (or BSL, which may include laws about the neutering of breeds most like to attack), pet animal welfare statutes (PAWS), and breeder licensing. Also includes a newsletter and brochures. From the American Kennel Club (AKC). Georgia Tech Microgenerator Can Power Electronics
It may be tiny, but a new microgenerator developed at Georgia Tech can now produce enough power to run a small electronic device, like a cell phone, and may soon be able to power a laptop. Bird Flu: Predictions Prompt Call For Antiviral Drugs To Be Shared
New predictions about bird flu, involving the use of a mathematical model, suggest that international cooperation to share antiviral drugs might be the best way to deal with an emerging pandemic.
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