Monday Links

Ugh, cranky today. Need more coffee.

Alzheimer's skyrockets with 35 mil. afflicted

Evidence Points to Conscious 'Self-Reflection' in Some Animals

One-in-four Japan women 'elderly'

Boston Globe: Health fight has other bills sidelined
The pitched battle over a national health care plan is inflicting collateral damage on other legislation in Congress, with some lawmakers and advocates arguing that it has sidetracked action on other urgent priorities.

Emergency Unemployment Bill hits House

Coffee pot overflow racks up $200,000 repair bill

United Way helpline ringing off the hook as people struggle with the economy

Los Angeles Times: Bald eagle case raises issue of religious liberty
On Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation, Winslow Friday is preparing to surrender in his long fight with the federal government.