News – Gas Prices and Hot Air on the Rise (2/2)

Canada

Canadian authorities are working with British police after they charged a software developer(Mohammed Momin Khawaja) in Ottawa with aiding a terrorist group. Speculation, of course, is that there is some link between the arrest and what’s been going on in the UK.

A massive Ecstasy ring in Canada and the US has been broken. Thirty people were indicted and face at least 20 years in prison.

General

Say what you will about the rat, but they’re lifesavers in the quest to understand and cure diseases in humans.

How to rise and shine when you’re naturally nocturnal.

Explainer lays out when a judge can declare a mistrial..

Today’s Papers has the CPA site not mentioning the deaths in Fallujah, further musings and tidbits on the incident, the Bush administration’s priorities pre-9/11 and more.

AOL gets into the outsourcing thing.

Amusements

The dollar weakens after rumors of Allan Greenspan having a heart attack.

Carjacking and kidnap suspect spits on deputies, calls kidnapping a “five finger discount,” has monologue with God in court. Judge sets bail at $400,000. Suspect tells judge “It’s worth it”

Mark Fiore: Sating “I’m Sorry”

Fark Photoshop Challenge: Theme: If the British royal family actually had to work for a living…

Fark Photoshop Challenge: It’s Christopher Walken’s 61st birthday. How will he celebrate?