The Eyjafjallajokull eruption, whistleblowers, and movie trailers

"The message is clear - you torture people and then destroy the evidence, and you get off without so much as a sternly worded letter. If you are a whistle blower outlining criminal behavior by the government, you get prosecuted."

FRIDAY NEWS:
* Excellent! Obama signs new rule saying hospitals cannot discriminate against same-sex partners for visitation or decision-making.
* Good read: how Cold War fears are being replayed in the age of the War on Terror.
* The Eyjafjallajokull eruption could cause problems for months. More coverage here.
* The Kaiser Family Foundation breaks down the health care reform legislation. (Courtesy takaal.)
* Potential 2012 Republican candidates make 2010 endorsements.
* The Explainer, on how movie theaters decide which trailers to show before a movie.
* Ten directors' cameos you may have missed. (Courtesy shadorunr.)
* Fascinating: CatAndGirl.com details making money off a webcomic.