Meghalaya uranium mining: Health concerns main block (HT via Yahoo! India News)

Nerd chic reached a new level when David Cook, a self-proclaimed "word nerd," won the "American Idol" contest. Since the creation of the Internet and the rise of Bill Gates, nerdiness has been a hip and ironic fashion choice. In urban enclaves where the young and cool live, geeky accouterments -- thick-framed glasses, striped polo shirts, white socks -- are everywhere.