Wednesday, March 20, 2019

20 March - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 - MSM


  • New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell got angry at reports about the embattled Sewerage & Water Board’s finances. The agency admitted that it has $134 million in unpaid water bills...
  • Tonight at 5:30 is the second stop of the Hayride’s 2019 @Large Tour, this taking place at The Lakehouse (2025 Lakeshore Drive) in Mandeville, and if you haven’t gotten your tickets...

    • The Medicaid expansion Gov. John Bel Edwards saddled Louisiana with upon taking office in 2016 has been a nonstop policy and politics problem for the state’s Republicans ever since...

  • Today is the birthday of Fred Rogers, the man who taught us how to look for the helpers, who understood the power of play before it became a national prescription, who could rock a zip-up...
  • If you haven’t heard of palm oil yet, it shouldn’t be all that unfamiliar. In fact, there’s a good chance it’s hiding in your cupboards and freezer aisles and in multiple forms...

    • If you’ve never deep-cleaned your carpets, you’re in for an eye-opening experience when you see just how much crap a person (not to mention a pet) can track into a home. At $90 (about...

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  • Here in the U.S., PAN’s work often focuses on mobilizing action around specific pesticides to  strengthen regulations, win phaseouts, and spur investment in safer alternatives...
  • This post is part of an ongoing project by PAN Farmer Justice Fellows who are working to uplift the many different voices of farmers in California. The mission of this work is to broaden...

    • The White House announced plans for a new climate panel, and then the president picked a fervent climate science* denier to lead it. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...

  • A direct descendant of a slave featured in photos owned by Harvard is seeking an unspecified amount of damages from the university. She's also demanding Harvard give her family the...
  • A report identifies 395 Catholic clergy members in Illinois who have been accused of sexual misconduct.      

    • Motley Crue bandmates Nikki Sixx and Vince Neil open up about their raucous rise to fame and the challenges that followed in Netflix's "The Dirt."        ...

      World news | The Guardian



  • Workers appeal for more helicopters as flood waters keep rising after Cyclone IdaiRescue teams in Mozambique are struggling to reach the thousands of people stranded on roofs and...
  • Former Bosnian Serb leader given longer sentence over his role in bloody conflictRadovan Karadžić has been sentenced to life in prison at an appeal court in The Hague for his role...

    • Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia condemns the president’s remarks about John McCain. Follow the latest politics newsSign up for the US briefing to get a fresh perspective 7.31pm...

  • All this technology is getting in the way of justice being served. For the second time in five years, Washington's Department of Corrections is dealing with issues created by its prisoner...
  • Yesterday we wrote about the completely ridiculous lawsuit that Rep. Devin Nunes -- a real live Congressional Representative -- filed against Twitter, a political communications...

    • In the Foundational Cisco CCNA Security Bundle, you'll get access to three complete courses and 53 hours of training to prepare you to pass Cisco's CCNA certification exam track...

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  • The EU indicates a short extension beyond the Brexit date of 29 March is possible but only if MPs back agreement.
  • The UN calls the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in southern Africa a "massive disaster", with hundreds dead.

    • New Zealand's PM tells the BBC that right-wing ideology must be confronted after the mosque attacks.


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  • David Siders / Politico: O'Rourke says 128,000 donors gave to his campaign in first day  —  His average donation was significantly higher than Bernie Sanders'.  —  CLAREMONT...
  • Claire Galofaro / Associated Press: Mueller's fans venerate him _ and nervously await report  —  Her family wanted a puppy, so Alicia Barnett dreamed they would find one that...

    • Emma Best: Leaker, Liar, Hacker, Hoaxer: The Russian contractor who infiltrated Anonymous  —  Years before the Russian-operated persona Guccifer 2.0 appeared on the internet...

  • 'We can replace it but we have no idea what the config is on the device' An IT department is pulling its hair out this month after realizing a coworker who died last year was the only person...
  • The Last Emporium Chinese tat bazaar Xiaomi isn't all scooters, knickers and formaldehyde-free mattresses. It also makes smartphones, and sales of those in Europe helped grow international...

    • In-house or in the cloud? Right Mix Advisor will tell you HPE has pulled the sheets off a service designed to advise punters on the bits of their IT infrastructure to keep in-house, and...

  • Artificial intelligence used in the justice and financial systems is to be investigated.
  • Spy cameras hidden in hotel rooms in South Korea live-streamed footage to the web, police say.

    • The new earphones also have longer battery life and a chip that can better maintain a wireless connection.

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  • Seven out of 10 hen harriers are shot and killed on and around grouse moors in the UK, with evidence from a ten-year study providing evidence. Hen harriers are critically endangered...
  • Bloody paw prints led investigators to a dog who had reportedly been dragged behind a moving vehicle. This horrendous act was an alleged punishment after the dog ran away from home...

    • Two small, harmless dogs allegedly endured agony when they were sprayed by mail carriers with repellents. Push for an end to this trend of overlooked animal cruelty...

  • Macrophages are a heterogeneous cell population involved in tissue homeostasis, inflammation, and various pathologies. Although the major tissue-resident macrophage populations...

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  • Flat Earth enthusiasts maintain that they can prove that the Earth is flat by finding 'the edge of the world'. In the age of orbiting satellites, inte...
  • The 95-year-old had been a major part of efforts to solve the mystery of Oak Island for over 50 years. Blankenship's life-long fascination with the is...

    • Scientists have identified a potential new way to detect the presence of extraterrestrial life on distant worlds. Until recently the presence of carbo...

      American Water Intelligence Project Tracker







  • No deal looms as Germany demands ‘concrete purpose’ for extension and France threatens to block itFollow the day’s political developments – live updatesDonald Tusk has...
  • UK’s reputation for diplomacy, pragmatism and self-restraint has all but gone, say politicians and officials across EUAll the latest developments – Politics liveWhen he started...

    • Brexit just got serious. If parliament can somehow take control, EU leaders must take pity and offer a long delayWhen European leaders discuss Brexit on Thursday, they should have...

  • A new documentary, "Apollo 11," includes a trove of unseen film footage of the July 1969 launch that brought two humans to the surface of the moon.
  • China's 2019 blockbuster movie "The Wandering Earth" takes audiences on a epic journey outward through the solar system.

    • NASA scientists cooked up an alien atmosphere in their lab to solve the puzzle of "hot Jupiters."

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  • France threatened to reject British Prime Minister Theresa May’s request for a three-month delay to Brexit on Wednesday unless she can guarantee to get her departure plans though...
  • The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and its policymakers abandoned projections for further rate hikes this year as the U.S. central bank flagged an expected...

    • An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolted 48 km ESE of Luganville, Vanuatu

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  • After the New Zealand terrorist attacks, mental health professionals are asking: What does persistent trauma do to a generation of young Muslims growing up in the midst of it all?...
  • Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are finalizing a $430 million contract, the largest in professional sports history. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jonah Keri of The Athletic...

    • NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mayor Arno Hill of Lordstown, Ohio, about the General Motors plant at the center of President Trump's latest tweetstorm.


  • Exercises involve resistance to Garda units from peaceful protesters, up to controlled and staged violence
  • Martin Whelan was last seen yesterday morning, March 19, at Harmonstown DART Station.

    • The health minister has thanked the project director of the National Children’s Hospital Development Board (NCHDB) for the “significant role” he played in progressing the...


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  • LONDON: Iran will overcome "inhumane and illegal" US sanctions in the new Iranian year by expanding ties with nations equally tired of "bullying" by the United States, Foreign...
  • CALI, Colombia: Former Colombia international Jhon Viafara has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and could be extradited to face charges in the United States, the public...

    • LOS ANGELES: Seven-time major champion Park In-bee, who ended a long break two weeks ago in Singapore, isn't feeling any rust as she defends her title at this week's LPGA Founders Cup...


      Science@NASA Headline News




  • Video Length: 3:432019 is an excellent year to look to the sky and enjoy the spectacular view of Earth’s nearest neighbor, the Moon. Read this story Video Links: A Super Start...
  • Portal origin URL: NASA Mission Reveals Asteroid Has Big SurprisesPortal origin nid: 441821Published: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 12:33Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal...

    • This blog post originated in the 2017 Science Mission Directorate Technology Highlights Report (33 MB PDF). Technology Development Aerocapture technologies have the potential...


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  • Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures that may need your help from time to time! Many people enjoy feeding hummingbirds, and you can do the same by offering homemade sugar...
  • Spring represents renewal and rebirth. The warming weather revitalizes plant life, adding color to the drab outdoors. Dress yourself for the season by adding color and life back...

    • Dressing up your dog can be both fun and practical, especially if you live in a climate where your canine friend can use a little extra warmth now and then. Getting a dog used to wearing...


      LobeLog




  • by Austin Bodetti The Yemeni Civil War has led to tens of thousands of deaths, but the international community is just starting to appreciate the gravity of a humanitarian crisis that...
  • by Durna Safarova Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has pardoned over 50 people widely considered to be political prisoners, an unprecedented move that observers are struggling...

    • by Theodore Karasik and Emily Torjusen The Yemen peace talks held in Rimbo, Sweden in December 2018 were the start of what has proven to be a long and difficult process of attempting...


  • We look at the long history of police brutality against Latinos in Chicago. Latinos, especially immigrants, have faced police violence and killings for decades, and have a long history...
  • We look at the Chicago Police Department's long history of violence against African Americans, from the murder of Black Panther Fred Hampton to the reign of torture overseen by commander...

    • Brazil's far-right president and former Army captain Jair Bolsonaro visited President Trump at the White House for the first time on Tuesday. During the visit, Trump announced he...


  • In a Mississippi death-penalty case, the justices were skeptical of the way the state picked and dismissed black jurors and appeared ready not to uphold the conviction...
  • The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and signaled that no more rate hikes may be necessary this year amid signs of economic slowing...

    • The president told reporters "let people see" special counsel Robert Mueller's report as he again denied any collusion with Russia prior to his election in 2016...


  • A little empathy from a health care professional goes a long way for a few reasons.
  • While rare, more than 90% of people who suffer a SCAD heart attack are women, and it’s responsible for 40% of heart attacks in women under the age of 50...

    • On Tuesday, the FDA warned two breast implant makers that they'd failed to conduct adequate long-term studies of their implants' effects on women's health...

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