Transgendered man claims he’s pregnant with a girl

“An American man who used to be a woman says he’s more than five-months pregnant with a girl.
Thomas Beatie, a transgendered man who lives in Oregon, tells his story in a first-person account published in The Advocate — a magazine for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people.
In the story, Beatie reveals that he is legally [...]

Raising Little Statists

“A primary purpose of the educational system is to train school children in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare.”
–The California Court of Appeal, ruling that homeschooling parents must have teacher credentials.

NBA Considering Raising Age Limit Again

NBA commissioner David Stern is already discussing raising the league’s minimum age from 19 years to 20, and you can hardly dismiss it as a nothing bit of saber-rattling because the question came up in a random Q&A with TIME Magazine two weeks ago.
The change won’t happen anytime soon. The collective bargaining agreement between [...]

Miami To Use Un-Manned Drones

“A small pilotless drone manufactured by Honeywell International (HON.N), capable of hovering and “staring” using electro-optic or infrared sensors, is expected to make its debut soon in the skies over the Florida Everglades.
“If use of the drone wins Federal Aviation Administration approval after tests, the Miami-Dade Police Department will start flying the 14-pound (6.3 [...]