False Confessions

A really interesting article on NYMag.com, asking why people confess to crimes they didn't commit.

go go gossip girl

is this a good thing or a bad thing?

lord knows.

a criminal's guide

to surviving prison. I hope I never, ever, end up in gaol. However, like this site says, you never know what may happen. So, perhaps it's best to at least be prepared . I think the one piece of advice that stood out for me was "find one of the few dedicated to self-improvement. they will stand out. and they can help you"

and now for something completely different

the obama administration is bringing the issue of torture closer to the surface - and it seems to be agreed that torture ain't a good thing. this article addresses the fascinating question, is solitary confinement a form of torture?" it's thought-provoking stuff. and scary.