Somewhere between cruelty and cuddling is an acceptable compromise for animal welfare on pig farms.

Scientists have a name for the numerically-challenged: dyscalculiacs. (Yes, there’s an actual syndrome.)

"One cruise. Five hundred families. Thousands of memories." (Violins play here). We sure need producers to bring drama to a film about a gay family cruise.

If you want to talk about slippery slopes, take a look at which direction the MPAA is attempting to push the anti-technology snowball this time (I'll give you a hint, it's not up-hill...) - the newest lawsuit that they've filed is against TorrentSpy, a site that doesn't offer BitTorrent files, just indexes them - much like Google does. Here we get the distinct impression that not only does the MPAA not want you sharing their movies, they don't want you sharing any movies, or running a service that points consumers anywhere in that direction. A resounding "who on earth does business this way?!" once again echoes from my room.

Waste disposal in pig farming is an environmental problem. One scientist believes that a transgenic animal, the Enviropig, is the answer.

A study shows that belief in heaven and hell correlates strongly with strong economies

On March 31, Maine Governor John Baldacci signed a bill allowing animals to be included in protection orders in domestic violence cases. The measure comes out of a growing realization of the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence, and the way an abuser can use beloved pets to torment or manipulate a partner. An incredibly sad article in the New York Times sketches out some of these stories, including that of a woman whose partner started mailing her pieces of her cat after she left him the first time.

In three weeks, the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival will start with a controversial film about 9/11.

V.S. Ramachandran uses an unorthodox technique to solve a centuries old neurological mystery. (And just a little bit about foot fetishes.)

In an effort to combat childhood obesity, Dr. James Levine, a researcher at the Mayo Clinic, is testing out a new, exercise-friendly classroom.

Sid Chidiac's paintings appeal to taste -- quite literally.

Is there really an end to fashion design knock-offs? The CFDA hopes so.

Mayoral candidates Virginia Boulet and Peggy Wilson are both campaigning on the platform that New Orleans needs to turn toward the private sector for help rather than relying on the government or the tourist industry.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America announces the nominees of their prestigious fashion industry awards

Cyrille Neville, a New Orleans musician, has been one of the most outspoken and oft-quoted critics of the New Orleans music scene. He thinks that the city takes its musicians for granted and treats them accordingly.