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LOTD for March 1

Scientists found that global warning didn't warm up as much as expected between 2000 and 2010 because of the sulfur dioxide coming from dozens of active volcanoes.  The sulfur dioxide emissions rise up to 20 miles into the atmosphere and create sulfuric acid and water particles that reflect sunlight back into space, cooling the planet:
http://www.rdmag.com/news/2013/03/volcanic-aerosols-not-pollutants-tamped-down-recent-earth-warming


Apple's $1.05 bil award in their lawsuit against Samsung was cut by $450 mil today and the Judge ordered a new trial.  Apple could end up with more money, especially since Apple will be getting T-bill interest on their money (0.16%):
http://www.androidcentral.com/apple-vs-samsung-damages-cut-450-million-new-trial-ordered


Groupon's founder and CEO sent a really interesting farewell email to their employees after his "resignation" today:
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/andrew-mason-exits-groupon-humor-and-frankness-147609


Psychic faces up to 15 years in prison due to grand larceny and fraud charges for getting 2 victims to give her $155,000 to ward off "bad spirits":
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/psychic-pleads-guilty-fraud-article-1.1275601
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