In a recent 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a dispute among lower federal courts about how large a share of damage awards won by inmates in civil rights cases must be paid towards their lawyers’ fees.

There’s lots of talk about the importance of getting out the vote. Yet there seems to be little discussion of existing models that could make that happen. Many countries have almost complete voter turnout at elections. Bolivia is one such country. I’m a permanent resident of Bolivia and have seen …

Welcome back to two long-out-of-print Bill Medley albums.

New authors need to research their options before deciding on self-publishing, unless they don't want to sell any books.

Jon Glaser blows the lid off 100% Real* rock and roll secrets.

Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

Car baby photo confirms the worst.

BBC Online talks with Google’s technology boss Craig Silverstein: The master and commander of the world of search is facing a barrage of contenders seeking to take over the throne. Mr Silverstein is aware that Google could lose the top spot at any moment, but remains convinced that its way …

New study finds surprising number still in another century: More than half of nonusers said they don’t want Internet access or don’t need it, a study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found. It’s not just a matter of not being able to afford a computer or a …

By the final day of PAX East I only had a handful of appointments to check out games left and was looking to wind down from the hectic experience PAX can be.  For whatever reason the last few games were not terribly enjoyable with the exception of Subdivision Infinity DX. …