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.