Busty Porn Star Forced to Lose 'Livelihood' or Die
If they ever made a porn parody of Sophie's Choice, big bust legend Elizabeth Starr would be a shoo-in for the lead role.
The Supreme Court's Best Arguments For and Against Violent Videogames
Whether you agree with the Supreme Court's ruling against a California law against violent video games, today, you should know that strong arguments were made on both sides. Those are among the arguments the nine justices made today. [Kotaku]
Supreme Court Says Videogames and Classical Literature Are No Different
The Supreme Court has just struck down a California law that would have outlawed the sale of violent video games to minors. Yee haw: Free speech covers busting open aliens' heads with a chainsaw!
Federal Judge Strikes Down Another Corporate Campaign Donations Ban
Great news for the holiday weekend, everyone: One of the last broad federal bans on corporate political donations has been declared unconstitutional by a freedom-loving U.S. District Court judge in Virginia.
The Secret to Willpower: Having to Pee and Clenching Your Fists
Thanks to psychology, the greatest science of the 20th century, we now know just what it takes for you to have a will of steel: an intense urge to go to the bathroom and making a fist.
You Make Better Decisions When You Need to Pee
A study by Dutch scientists found that people with full bladders showed better judgment when choosing between "small and immediate" rewards and "larger but delayed" awards, possibly because the parts of the brain involved in bladder control are involved in impulse control as well. This is, potentially, useful news; on…
Last Suppers: How Do You Choose a Final Meal on Death Row?
Yesterday Virginia executed 41-year-old Teresa Lewis. For her last meal, she requested "two fried chicken breasts, sweet peas with butter, a piece of German cake or apple pie for dessert, and a Dr. Pepper." What would you choose?
Three Weird Weirdos Involved in D.C. S&M Murder Found Not Guilty
Gay sex pals Joseph Price, Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward have been found not guilty of obstruction of justice in the crazy 2006 murder of prominent D.C. lawyer Robert Wone. A $20 million wrongful death civil case is still pending.
Marketwatch Recommends: Do Whatever You Want
Most popular story on Marketwatch right now: Why it's a bad idea to buy a home. #2 story: Why it's a good idea to buy a home. Written by: the same reporter. Americans: suckers.
Will 'Friday Night Lights' Be Rescued From Television Purgatory?
The plight of Friday Night Lights is a familiar one. Everybody likes it, but its ratings have been as handicapped as Jason Street. So, what's a network to do? First NBC tried moving it to Friday, then they tried injecting an off-putting murder subplot, but still no Nielsen love. Then the nice folks at bestweekever.tv…
"A federal jury on Wednesday ruled against a New Jersey man who says his services helped 'Sopranos' creator David Chase develop ideas for the hit HBO mob drama." The losing plaintiff, Robert Baer, promptly boarded a midnight train leaving from Newark Penn Station. When the conductor asked where he was headed, he…
