News Bits

A New York judge rules that sending a MySpace "friend request" to a person who has a restraining order against you is illegal.
Cold War conspiracy! Russia believes America's announced plan to shoot down one of its broken spy satellites is, in reality, a test its of its anti-missile defense system's capability. At any rate, it looks like the satellite is going to crash to Earth pretty soon, so keep your head on a swivel.
Citizens of Planet Earth, welcome your newest country: Kosovo officially declares independence from Serbia.
You know how, in space movies, someone always gets thrown out into the vacuum of space, where they immediately explode? That's apparently not how it really happens. It actually takes much longer to explode. See? THIS is news.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new rules regarding pharmaceuticals. The rules would "allow drug and device makers to provide doctors with copies of medical journal articles that discuss product uses that have not been vetted or approved by the FDA." The rules also state that drug companies won't be required to adequately test the unapproved use in question. Sounds like a pretty good deal for drug companies, eh?
The Austin Museum of Art may get a new home.
Bill Clinton was in Austin over the weekend to support his wife's bid for President.

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