Habeas corpus is a basic individual right against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment.
This means that he can imprison anyone he wants, for as long as he wants, no matter what anyone else wants. Without any trial. Can you say despotism?
Go here to read more about it. I advise you to watch the video. A professor of constitutional law at Washington university discusses the impact and significance of this law.
The US government is also investigating trade in online games. Apparently some people are exploiting quirks in the game systems to create vast virtual fortunes - which are then sold to other players for real money. There is a concern about the possibility of taxing trade in online games.
On a lighter note, Charles Darwin enters the digital age as his works are now available on-line. And Joe told me about a really cool keyboard.
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