Toyota Moves To Settle ‘Sudden Acceleration’ Lawsuits For More Than $1 Billion
Owners of Toyota vehicles that experienced sudden and unintended acceleration have reached a settlement requiring the carmaker to pay as much as $1.4 billion in claims. A judge will review the proposal Friday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
By Showing Ammo Magazine On NBC, Did David Gregory Break The Law?
Washington, D.C., city police are investigating whether NBC News’ David Gregory broke the district’s laws when he displayed what he said was a “magazine for ammunition that carries 30 bullets” on Sunday’s edition of Meet the Press.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Study: Red Noses Help Reindeers Cope With Polar Air
It turns out Rudolph wasn’t the only reindeer with a bright red nose. All reindeer have red noses, and a new study in the British Medical Journal explains why. Their noses are packed with lots of blood vessels to warm cold air on the way in and soak up heat from their breath as they breathe out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Graphic Novels That Flew Under The Radar In 2012
It’s been a great year for high-profile comics creators, producing landmark works destined for many “Best Comics of 2012″ lists. But what about the lesser-known artists and their work? Glen Weldon points to outstanding works that haven’t gotten the attention they deserve.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Tarantino’s Genius ‘Unchained’
Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained tells the story of a freed slave on a mission to save his wife. Critic Stephanie Zacharek says the dialogue and action — and performances from Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz — give the film an edge that could only come from Tarantino. (Recommended)» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Jakarta’s New Governor Seen As A Rising Star
Most Indonesian leaders have been generals or bureaucrats who came to power by building patronage networks, not by providing services to citizens. But Jakarta’s new governor, who has been in office only a few months, has already won widespread popular support.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Songs That Rocked 2012: Alt.Latino’s Listener Picks
A Chilean rapper, Mexican crooners and a mad Colombian mashup highlight the year in Latin music.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Lives Emerge From Colo. Wildfire Ashes, Still Scarred
The Waldo Canyon fire destroyed more than 300 homes in June. Some former residents are now preparing to move back — others just want to move on. One woman who lost her home is still holding on to charred relics that she recovered from her home, including a blackened Christmas ornament.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
