oldephartte(in training): 19 Jan

Is Genius Smarter Than Past Attempts to Annotate the Web?

A site that began as place to annotate hip hop lyrics thinks it’s figured out how to spread annotation to

22 hrs ago
Google Glass Is Dead; Long Live Smart Glasses

Even though Google’s head-worn computer is going nowhere, the technology is sure to march on.

November 25, 2014
Google’s Modular Smartphone to Debut in Puerto Rico

An attempt to release customizable smartphones made up of interchangeable modules is inching forward

January 15, 2015

The Mysterious Light Changing Motel One in Aldgate, London

Does it do it? Doesn’t it? Does it too? The mysterious Motel One in Aldgate, London (still unopened)

November 19, 2014
Veteran’s Day: Story of Charles (and Anthony and Frank)

Since it’s Veteran’s Day in the USA, I am posting a recap of the story of Charles J Morabito

May 26, 2014
Luttwak on Italy and the Euro

From the LRB‘s “Opportunity Costs” by Edward Luttwak, Vol. 35 No. 22 · 21 November 2013 [

February 4, 2014

From Tuzla to Tuxtla

“From Tuzla to Tuxtla:” conversations with U-S academics about peoples’ organizing and

January 17, 2015
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

Before the Law chronicles sixteen-year-old Kalief Browder’s arrest, three-year incarceration in the Rikers

January 16, 2015
Rape Kit Testing – or Not?

Jessica Ripley was raped in a parking garage in Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon her arrival at the hospital, a

January 16, 2015

Who cares if Buzzfeed has more social shares than the New York Times?

GigaOM’s Mathew Ingram is on a bit of a campaign lately to convince the world that Buzzfeed is “

1 hr ago
PandoLIVE is LIVE now!

Hopefully you’ve gotten some time off today to recharge and reflect on the life and legacy of Martin

2 hrs ago
The War Nerd: Getting “Women Warriors” wrong

I read a long article called “My Terrifying Night with Afghanistan’s Only Female Warlord” last month. It

3 hrs ago

weather due …

The latest forecast from a hopeful BoM, Broome is on ‘Blue alert': Hopefully some good rain,

January 18, 2015
colour in the centre, Alice Springs …

Yeras ago, I travelled to Alice Springs to help start a scientific investigation into the Bush Yams

January 18, 2015
the windy calamity …

Speaking of ‘calamities’ , Wind Power is often touted by the Green ‘set’ as the

January 17, 2015

The Emperor Has No Clothes, Detroit edition

Detroit – Hans Christian Anderson, meet Barack Obama. Has there been a better modern staging of “The

January 8, 2015
As Gas Prices Drop, Obama Scolds Americans to Buy Fuel Sippers

Detroit – Ever the nanny-in-chief, President Obama is lecturing Americans to ignore low gas prices and buy

January 6, 2015
Obama to Tout Economic Policies . . . at Idle Green-Car Plant

Detroit – On Wednesday, Barack Obama will launch his pre–State of the Union, economic-victory tour at

January 5, 2015

The Greek Time Bomb

Much is at stake in Greece’s upcoming general election. If the likely winner, the far-left Syriza party

10 hrs ago
The End of Republican Obstruction

Leaders of America's Republican Party have switched from blaming President Barack Obama for a bad

11 hrs ago
The Right Choices for 2015

Policymakers around the world should be contemplating three fundamental choices: to strive for economic

13 hrs ago

The right to be left alone

LIKE others, your correspondent is not unduly paranoid about his privacy. He takes cybercrooks seriously

9 hrs ago
Passé words

PASSWORDS are not all that fit for purpose: they are easily lost, forgotten, stolen or duplicated. As such,

January 16, 2015
Stick the landing

THE minuscule white blob at left in the image above is Beagle 2 , Britain's first (and so far only

January 16, 2015

Bill O’Reilly: ‘Robin Hood’ Obama’s tax plan just a set-up for Hillary

Fox News host Bill O’Reilly said on Monday that President Barack Obama’s upcoming tax increase

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Amazon set to produce and fast-track its own slate of ‘indie’ films from

Amazon.com Inc is making a high-stakes foray into the challenging realm of independent movies, the latest

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UN Security Council backs plan for African coalition to join forces against

The UN Security Council urged central African countries on Monday to step up plans for a multinational

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Natural Variability and Chaos – Eight – Abrupt Change

In one stereotypical view of climate, the climate state has some variability over a 30 year period –

January 3, 2015
Natural Variability and Chaos – Seven – Attribution & Fingerprints Or

In Part Three – Attribution & Fingerprints we looked at an early paper in this field, from 1996. I was

December 29, 2014
Natural Variability and Chaos – Six – El Nino

In (still) writing what was to be Part Six (Attribution in AR5 from the IPCC), I was working through

December 26, 2014

10 Most Terrifyingly Perched Clifftop Hotels on Earth

Teetering on cliff tops and high up in mountains, the following hotels are to be found in some of the most

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5 Coolest Links of the Week

Take a walk on the weird side with this week’s link roundup, which features strange tech, kooky hotel rooms

January 16, 2015
25 Vintage Passports of Iconic 20th-Century Celebrities

Just like regular folk, celebrities need passports. Here are 25 fascinating examples of travel documents

January 15, 2015

Vladimir Putin and the Gospel of Men’s Rights

As Russia’s relations with the United States and the European Union continue to deteriorate, it

January 17, 2015
New Russian-Abkhaz Treaty Sets Georgia on Collision Course

On 24 November 2014, Russia and Abkhazia, a small self-declared republic on the Black Sea, signed a new

December 13, 2014
One year in Ukraine

Exactly one year after the beginning of EuroMaidan, Ukraine is more than ever at a crossroads and the

November 28, 2014

The “full-bush Brazilian”: The hot new pubic hair trend has arrived

It's not a coincidence that American Apparel is gluing pubes on its mannequins. Bare is out, and hair

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“We are in this mode of, like, holy f***ing sh*t”: How broth became New

Forget coffee. A growing number of culinarily minded Manhattanites have taken up a different kind of hot

3 hrs ago
I’m tired of suppressing myself to get along with white people

I pocket my black rage, and swap "hey girl" for hello. But in making others comfortable, I'm

3 hrs ago

How does the brain adapt to the restoration of eyesight?

Recent scientific advances have meant that eyesight can be partially restored to those who

13 hrs ago
Gut microbes trigger autoimmune disease later in life in mice

Researchers have revealed that the colonization of the gut of young mice by certain types of

13 hrs ago
Caught in the act: Cosmic radio burst

Fast radio bursts are quick, bright flashes of radio waves from an unknown source in space. They are

13 hrs ago

Happy Birthday Scott Base!

Today, Antarctica New Zealand and the Antarctic community celebrate the 58th anniversary of Scott Base

2 hrs ago
Submissions open on biological control for weed privet

The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to release privet lace

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NIWA's Hotspot Watch 20/1/15

Weekly update to help media assess likelihood of extremely dry weather preceding a drought. Regions

5 hrs ago

What You Need To Know When Obama Talks Trade

President Obama is likely to use the State of the Union to push for passage of the Trans-Pacific

January 15, 2015
Rep. Alan Grayson Explains Trade Deficit Harm

Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) is trying to get people talking about the trade deficit and the harm it is doing

January 14, 2015
Do Not Get This Flu

I have the flu – since Monday. I got a flu shot a month ago, but they say there is a strain out there

January 9, 2015

AN OPEN LETTER TO WORDPRESS

On the whole, I like working with you blokes: on the whole, you seem to be on the side of the angels

6 hrs ago
SUCCESSOR TO QE: YES, IT’S “ROGER ROGER” FOR MARIO’S NEW STIMULATION PLAN

Mario Draghi shocked the financial world late this afternoon by unveiling his biggest surprise since

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“Jesus Christ – Superstore/Now the FTSE ploughs ahead some more”.

This morning, the London FTSE index is higher. The reasons given are (1) Tesco is ‘resurgent’

14 hrs ago

Dr. King's Dream

I Have a Dream [ Voices singing "We Shall Overcome." ] Intro: At this time, I have the honor to

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Open Thread + Programming Note

Hosted by oranges. Since today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Iain is off work. I am still feeling under

13 hrs ago
Open Thread

Hosted by a four-square ball. This week's Open Threads have been brought to you by the color red.

January 18, 2015

Was Mahatma Gandhi an Illuminati Pawn?

Emphasis mine: Was Mahatma Gandhi an Illuminati Pawn? by http://www.henrymakow.com/ Ghandi was

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Iran OK With $25 Oil As Iraq Pumps Crude At Record Pace!

Iran OK With $25 Oil As Iraq Pumps Crude At Record Pace! by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com The

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Alan Hart: Zionism Needs Anti-Semitism to Justify Crimes!

Click on link here to goto video! ‘Zionism needs anti-Semitism to justify crimes’! by http

39 mins ago

Apple Cinnamon Ginger Muesli

There is something magical about the combo of ginger, apple, cinnamon, and lemon in my food world. It doesn

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Miracle Noodles & Marinated Mushrooms

It's nice to have a simple recipe for those days you don't want to do much. After marinating the

12 hrs ago
My 5 Strategies for New Year’s Fitness Goals

If you're making a training plan for the new year, incorporate these five strategies into your strategy

13 hrs ago

Apple may launch interactive iPad stylus soon - GMA News

NDTV Apple may launch interactive iPad stylus soon GMA News Apple could soon launch a simple stylus that

23 mins ago
Meet the $1 Million Robot You Can Buy on Amazon - KMBZ

KMBZ Meet the $1 Million Robot You Can Buy on Amazon KMBZ YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A

7 hrs ago
Google Deal With Musk's SpaceX Would Bolster Web-Access Goals

Mashable Google Deal With Musk's SpaceX Would Bolster Web-Access Goals Bloomberg Google Inc. (GOOGL

45 mins ago

Informational Magnetism on Wikipedia: geographic networks of edits

The previous posts about the geography of contributions to Wikipedia showed the varying types of local

January 17, 2015
Help Unravel a Gordon Parks Southern Mystery • ©[NYTimes.com]

The image is striking: A stone-faced African-American woman in a spotless maid’s uniform cradles a white

January 17, 2015
Kelli Etheredge: Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Resolve to Use

Originally posted on Hot Topics : by Kelli Etheredge Expert Educator Columnist, USA Happy New Year!

January 17, 2015

The FBI’s Dubious Record on Prosecuting Terror Plots

Fake plots get busted, real ones get a pass

10 hrs ago
Time for TCBH!'s Readers to Make a Commitment to Support this Unique

It's a new year, and we need change! (yours)

January 12, 2015
Taking a Meaningless Progressive Stand in Congress

Congressional Democrats have an ‘inaction plan’

January 12, 2015

An Islamist flag flying near Sayed Ghareeb, north of Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 2 (Mohammed Sawaf/AFP)

Western troops' 1st confirmed gun battle with IS

After meeting with Iraqi leaders, Canadian special forces face an assault by Islamic State militants. 'Neutralize both threats' »

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Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer

Across the internet, in university classrooms, and in small American

January 18, 2015
Akuntsu

The Akuntsu are a small tribe indigenous to Rondonia, a stunning

January 16, 2015
The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars

Few planets have been the subject of more intense study than Mars. In

January 14, 2015

French Police Commissioner Suicided After Attempting To Issue Murder

An absolutely stunning Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) report circulating in the Kremlin today appears

January 12, 2015
Charlie Hebdo Shootings False Flag

The post Charlie Hebdo Shootings False Flag appeared first on The Total Collapse .

January 11, 2015
Mikhail Gorbachev Warns of Major Nuclear War In Europe

Two months ago we reported that former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has warned that tensions between

January 10, 2015

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Israeli newspaper edits out Angela Merkel from front page on Paris march.

Associated Press in Jerusalem 14th January 2015. Find Article Here:- Small Jewish ultra-orthodox

January 15, 2015
The Holocaust film that was too shocking to show.

By Stuart Jeffries 9th January 2015. Find Article + Video Here:- In 1945, overseen by

January 15, 2015
Charlie Hebdo: Paris attack brothers’ campaign of terror can be traced back

Robert Fisk 9th January 2015. Find Article Video + Photos Here:-

January 15, 2015

Hollie Greig Robert Green And The Failure Of British Justice To Protect

Robert Green has unstintingly campaigned over many years for justice for Hollie Greig who, as a child

January 8, 2015
More Accountable To The British People

Yesterday the Bank of England announced its plans for future transparency and accountablity over the

December 12, 2014
Whatever Happened To Grand Juries?

During the First World War, in 1917, a decision was made by the Government to “suspend&rdquo

December 10, 2014

Elon Musk Wants to Bring the Internet to Mars

Elon Musk. Credit: SpaceX. Truly a man for all seasons, Elon Musk’s next big thing is to build an

5 hrs ago
Here’s Ceres Compared to All the Other Asteroids We’ve Visited

Ceres compared to asteroids visited to date, including Vesta, Dawn’s mapping target in 2011. Image by

6 hrs ago
Where to Look for Comet Lovejoy Until it Fades from Sight

Viewing Comet Lovejoy with binoculars from dark skies in Portugal on January 11th. Credit: Miguel Claro I

7 hrs ago

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VetLikeMe 1/15/2015

Fraud Jan 16, 2015 JANUARY 15, 2015 BY HARDY STONE Fraud Jan 16, 2015 JANUARY 15, 2015 BY HARDY STONE Vet

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M.I. Bhat – Europe’s 9-11, ISIS and Russia

Jim W. Dean..."The race between the Zionists and now the Hollande government as to who can debase

5 hrs ago
A Personal Note On Jewish Statistics

Labeling 45% of the Brits as ‘anti Semites’ is not going to make Jews feel safer in Britain.

5 hrs ago

Beyond Vietghanistan

By Martin Luther Obama Jr., as dictated to David Swanson Text of “Beyond Vietghanistan: A Time To

2 hrs ago
Who Benefits When Bubbles Burst?

Blowing speculative bubbles cannot possibly lead to organic growth because speculative bubbles fatally

5 hrs ago
Selma movie review: ‘What happens when a man stands up?’ Viewing yesterday

Two-minute movie trailer: Selma artistically documents activists’ strategic work to realize basic human

12 hrs ago

A new Crimean War? Really?

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March 3, 2014
Yiddish Theater: Don't Forget Molly Picon

Yiddish is not beautiful. Harsh and gutteral, it makes you twist your face to get the sounds out

February 1, 2014
Guest Post: David Taylor on Anzia Yezierska, Part II

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January 23, 2014

Radio, TV and Live Events: Andy Worthington Discusses Guantánamo and the

I’m back from my US tour , recovering from jet lag and fatigue as a result of a punishing (if

3 hrs ago
Video: At New America, Andy Worthington, Tom Wilner and Col. Morris Davis

At lunchtime on Monday January 12, the day after the 13th anniversary of the opening of the “war on

January 17, 2015
Video: Andy Worthington Calls for the Closure of Guantánamo Outside the

January 11, 2015 was the 13th anniversary of the opening of the Bush administration’s “war on

January 14, 2015

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Top U.S. research institute accused of coverup

A professor's lawsuit claims Caltech covered up an Israeli academic's suspected illegal gathering

January 16, 2015
Ocean wildlife may collapse soon, study warns

The same pattern of events that led to the collapse of wildlife populations on land is now happening in the

January 15, 2015
Study: a computer can figure you out as well as your spouse

A computer can read your personality as well as your spouse if you give it 300 Facebook "Likes"

January 14, 2015

Canadian drilling services firm files bankruptcy

A Canadian company that expanded into South Texas in 2012 with a pioneering waterless technique to fracture

2 hrs ago
Measure would void new North Dakota flaring, oil rules

In December, the commission required oil companies that ship millions of gallons of crude a week by rail to

3 hrs ago
Commentary: How to survive a bust

Some recession lessons for workers worried about being on the wrong side of the latest oil bust.

7 hrs ago

Beware Oxfam’s dodgy statistics on wealth inequality

Global

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'Rampant consumerism': Why the Archbishop of York is wrong

In every

January 16, 2015
Deflating the over-inflated anti-deflation balloon

We must

January 15, 2015

Toby Young Wrong Again

Once again, the loathsome Toby Young has been given a platform to peddle his idea that Free Schools are A

10 hrs ago
Guido Fawked - IPSO Fantasy Busted

After the muddled attempt by the perpetually thirsty Paul Staines and his rabble at the Guido Fawkes blog

14 hrs ago
Don’t Menshn TV Debates

Proving once again that those who dispense punditry for the Super Soaraway Currant Bun do not have their

17 hrs ago

Stakes raised for government takeover of Taiwan's high-speed rail

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. will request nearly NT$400 billion (US$12.7 billion) in damages should the
Taipei's sports head announces resignation

Jongher Yang, the head of Taipei's Department of Sports, announced his resignation from the post after
Taiwan to import chickens if avian flu outbreak worsens

Vice premier Chang San-cheng said Monday that if the avian influenza outbreak gets worse, the Taiwanese

U.S. worker freed from Cuba to be guest at Obama annual speech

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. aid worker whose release from a Cuban prison helped pave

7 hrs ago
Obama must work with Congress to reform Cuba embargo: policy experts

(Reuters) - On the eve of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address a group of 78 policy

12 hrs ago
U.S. wants end to travel curbs, set up embassy in Cuba talks

By Lesley Wroughton and Marc Frank WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) - The United States will urge Cuba to lift

3 hrs ago

Obama Can Expect An Unfriendly Audience — But There's A History Here

When President Obama delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, he'll be speaking to a Congress

6 hrs ago
Private Sector Included In Plan To Finance Infrastructure Repairs

The White House is looking to the private sector to help finance costly improvements to aging

18 hrs ago
Obama Strategizes How To Be A Successful Lame Duck President

President Obama has made it clear he does not want to be a lame duck. His State of the Union speech is a

18 hrs ago

China posts weakest annual growth in 24 years, more stimulus expected

By Kevin Yao and Pete Sweeney BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's economic growth held steady at 7.3

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Asia shares cheered as China growth pips forecasts

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian markets rallied in relief on Tuesday after China reported its

1 hr ago
Oil markets dip on weak China GDP data

Oil markets dipped on Tuesday as China's economic growth for 2014 undershot a government target and

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