Tomorrow's special session of the House Judiciary Committee to finish markup on the Stop Online Piracy act have been summarily cancelled. Either they saw the mounting opposition and freaked out and decided to negotiate; or they saw the opposition and figured that they could wait it out; or something else altogether. (Thanks, Adam!)
SOPA dead until 2012 for real this time?
Tesla loses bid to move sexual harassment claim to private arbitration: victim was "improperly pressured", says judge
This one's gonna cost more than a horse. In a written opinion released on Tuesday, Kaus said Tesla had improperly pressured the plaintiff, Jessica Barraza, to sign an arbitration agreement after she had already quit her previous job. "Basically, Barraza was ambushed," the judge wrote. Barraza in the lawsuit filed in November claims workers and… READ THE REST
Elon's Musk: billionaire allegedly exposed himself to employee of SpaceX, which paid her $250,000 to keep her mouth shut
In recent hours, Elon Musk's tweeted about forthcoming "political attacks" on him, rambled on about "the woke mind virus", and ostentatiously declared his fealty to the Republican Party. Perhaps it's because he was asked for comment on Rich McHugh's exposé today in Business Insider: "A SpaceX flight attendant said Elon Musk exposed himself and propositioned… READ THE REST
The hospital told her surgery would cost $1,337 out of pocket. It billed her $303,709.
St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, Colorado, told an insured patient, Linda French, that her surgery would cost her only $1,337 out of pocket. Afterward, it billed her for $303,709—and sued her to get it. After a ten-year legal battle, the Colorado Supreme Court told the hospital's owner, Centura Health, to go pound sand—and criticized… READ THE REST
Turn any room into a far-off galaxy with this epic projector
Even if you've spent hours scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram looking for interior decor ideas to no avail, perhaps something a little "otherworldly" would give your space that something special. Whether it's your kid's room or your living room, a quick transformation doesn't have to be as complicated as you think. Before you start painting… READ THE REST
The ultimate gift for any 'Star Wars' fan is here
You know how some movie lines are so iconic, you have to actually imitate the actor's voice when you quote them? Think "I'll be back" from "Terminator" or "My precious" from "The Lord Of The Rings." That's how we feel about "Luke, I am your father" from "Star Wars" (and basically every other phrase Darth… READ THE REST
Capture your memories with this waterproof Polaroid camera for $49.99.
As the years go by, the photos we have are the best and most vivid way to remember our defining moments with loved ones and of great adventure. Typically, though, the family birthday pool parties, epic kayaking adventures on the river, and sublime snorkeling with sea turtles, are left without much photographic evidence. The refurbished… READ THE REST
