2008

March 2008 data shows the U.S. is likely entering a recession, with economists pointing to falling non-farm payrolls as a key indicator.

via Freakonomics

Danger Mouse will produce Beck's upcoming album, according to sources connected to both musicians. via Paper Tiger.

A webpage is showing a "403 Forbidden" error from the web server software, Nginx.

New research published in the *Journal of the American Medical Association* explores the placebo effect, finding that its perceived effectiveness increases when people believe they are taking a more expensive pill. via Freakonomics

The creators of the TV show "The Wire" wrote a piece advocating for jury nullification in cases of nonviolent drug offenses.

via Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets.

Steve Chapman criticizes John McCain's stance on the Iraq war, arguing that his support for the invasion and surge was misguided.

Chicago is considering a ban on small plastic bags often used for selling drugs to curb drug dealing. via Reason.com

This gross post points out that April 18th is "Poop For Peace Day" and links to the website poopforpeace.com. via kottke.org

Google Health will allow patients to store their medical records and access them from any location, which is predicted to spark a debate around privacy concerns. via The source of this content is Freakonomics.

A photo of Earth and the Moon as seen from Mars was taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Jacob Sullum argues that the United States' high incarceration rate, particularly for drug offenses, is a misuse of resources and may harm public safety. via Reason.com

The ACLU is challenging an Arizona school's strip-search of an 8th-grade honor student suspected of having ibuprofen.