EUROPEANS PRACTICE COURTESY WHEN USING THEIR CELL PHONES (Dear Abby)

May 31, 2008
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: On a recent trip to Europe I learned firsthand the meaning of the term "ugly American," which stems partly from the loud, obnoxious voices we sometimes use in public.No tag for this post.













Canada launches privacy probe into Facebook (AP)

May 31, 2008
AP - Canada's federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into Facebook after four students complained that the popular Web site violates Canadian law by disclosing personal information to advertisers without proper consent.No tag for this post.













Students skip slime, stink with virtual dissection (AP)

May 31, 2008

In this handout photo provided by Digital Frog International,  a screen shot is shown of a frog dissection image from a virtual dissection program that includes the frog and instructions to the student. This is part of a virtual dissection program, which could save schools money. It's also an alternative to students who find live dissection repulsive. (AP photo/Digital Frog International)AP - It's not just concern for the squeamish biology students who wince at the feel and smell of cutting into a formaldehyde-soaked animal.


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