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Japan Plays Weighting Game May 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	In a crushing blow to self-esteem advocates everywhere, Japanese seem to love a new game for the PS2 that rewards drastic weight loss with love. By Brian Ashcraft and Lisa Katayama from Wired magazine.
I'm the Blue Security Spammer May 5, 2006, 4:30 pm more
	A Russian junk e-mailer takes credit for this week's attacks on antispam firm Blue Security. He did it to gather fresh e-mail addresses, he says. By Joanna Glasner.
Court Skeptical of Wiretap Rules May 5, 2006, 10:00 am more
	The Bush administration's attempts to make it easier for law enforcement agencies to wiretap internet phone calls is challenged -- sometimes roughly -- by a three-judge panel.
You're the Bad Guy Here May 5, 2006, 8:15 am more
	Did the American crusaders flatten your village with their God-cursed Blackhawk helicopters? Here's your chance to kill a few infidels and strike a blow for Islam.
Electric Cars Burn Up the Track May 5, 2006, 2:30 pm more
	Electrical engineers' speed demons may pave the way to street-ready models. Plus: "Extreme hybrid" targets 250 miles per gallon. In Autopia.
Scientists Grow Their Own Lungs May 5, 2006, 3:07 pm more
	Home-grown tissue could fight pulmonary disease. Plus: Quick vote on stem cells isn't likely. In Bodyhack.
Stick Figures With Bad Attitudes May 5, 2006, 6:34 pm more
	Johnny Rocketfingers smokes and assaults his way through a graphic adventure game. Plus: Vader sings Bowie. In Table of Malcontents.
BearShare Folds May 5, 2006, 10:58 am more
	File-sharing network packs it in after a $30 million RIAA piracy settlement. Plus: Remember John Peel.... Rock Action DJ sets.... LightSnake USB instrument cable. In Listening Post.