As reported by Slashdot:

"The LA Times published an interesting editorial on the current state of our patent system. From the article: 'on many levels, the U.S. patent system is profoundly flawed. Too many patents are issued for 'innovations' that are obvious, vague or already in wide use.' Online reaction has been mixed, with PatentHawk striking out in defense of the patent system, and Right to Create providing some support for the LA Times editorial."

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As reported by the Washington Post:

"Coffee and tea may reduce the risk of serious liver damage in people who drink too much alcohol, are overweight or have too much iron in the blood, researchers reported yesterday."

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According to science daily:

"A diarrhea-causing germ that once contained in hospital patients has become widespread in the United States -- sometimes fatal, health officials said."

Hmm. A bacteria that is kept in check except when antibiotics are used ....

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As reported by Eweek:

"The browser patent spat between Microsoft Corp. and Eolas Technologies took another twist Friday with an announcement from Redmond that it will change the way Internet Explorer handles embedded content on Web pages."

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