Wednesday, December 05, 2018

5 December - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 MSM

  • Since this is 2019 Louisiana Gubernatorial Election Week, which is somewhat fitting seeing as though on Saturday we’ll have the conclusion of the Secretary of State race (and if...
  • The media believes that the big story is that Senator Kennedy will not run against Governor Edwards. They missed it; that is not the big story at all. The big story is that based upon the...
    • “I’m trying to avoid a session where the governor comes out with more ‘Chicken Little’ scenarios claiming we spent too much money so now we have to raise taxes again. He’s...

      Lifehacker

  • Burger King is trolling its biggest competitor—to the benefit of anyone who wants an extremely good deal on a burger. Here’s how you can take advantage.Read more...
  • Nothing has signaled that we’ve finally entered the cyber future more than the rise of blockchain networks and cryptocurrency. And that makes HTC’s upcoming blockchain-based...
    • On Tuesday, Google posted patch notes for the imminent Android security update for December, which will roll out to all Android devices starting today. These monthly updates normally...

    Pesticide Action Network

  • Each year on December 3, PAN International marks the anniversary of the Bhopal tragedy, both to lift up the ongoing struggle of the affected families, and to remind the world that there...
  • It’s hard to imagine how terrifying it must have been. Thirty-four years ago, families in Bhopal, India woke to toxic gas pouring over their city from a catastrophic leak at a Union...
    • Without doubt, these are challenging times. Stepping back from the political turmoil that we see here and in the world around us, we are simultaneously confronted with evidence that...
    • Weird. I'm old when I see it strange that reverting back to traditional practices and away from corporate monoculture - which caused collapse of the agricultural industry in the 1940's and 1950's in Central and South America - economically  pushing poisoning crops and patenting seeds as 'best practice.' And this is framed* as 'fixing climate' ; what madness. ( * part of Moving the Overton Window : changing what is perceived as reasonable without discussion )

      USATODAY - News Top Stories

  • Thousands are gathered to pay their respects to George H.W. Bush during his state funeral service at Washington National Cathedral Wednesday.        ...
  • Former President George H.W. Bush will be given a state sendoff at the National Cathedral, attended by U.S. presidents and foreign dignitaries.        ...
    • The atmosphere at the rare meeting of the current and former presidents for the funeral of George H.W. Bush on Wednesday was noticeably chilly.        ...

      World news | The Guardian

  • Social network staff apparently conversed about removing data restrictions for big ad spendersFacebook staff in 2012 discussed removing restrictions on user data for companies...
  • Solidarity tax on wealth may be reimposed amid widening gilets jaunes movementThe French government will consider reintroducing taxes on the most wealthy in what is seen as a further...
    • Rolling coverage of the day’s politics, as full legal advice released ahead of second day of Commons debate on Brexit dealBrexit legal advice warns of UK trapped in talks by Irish...
  • We've long discussed how the Pai FCC's net neutrality repeal was plagued with millions of fraudulent comments, many of which were submitted by a bot pulling names from a hacked database...
  • Everything old and awful is new again. And still awful. Zack Whittaker reports for TechCrunch that the NSA's purloined kit of computer nasties is still causing problems more than...
    • A review of our stories about Monster Energy's trademark bullying ways might leave some scratching their heads as to why the company continues along these lines at all. After all...
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      BBC News - Home

  • Theresa May is accused of "misleading Parliament" after advice says EU backstop will "endure indefinitely".
  • Bush Sr, who wanted the US to be "kinder and gentler", once wondered if anyone would attend his funeral.


  • Hundreds of police across Europe are targeting the 'Ndrangheta mafia in a major coordinated strike.

      memeorandum

  • Dorothy Butler Gilliam / Hachette Book Group: Praise for Dorothy Butler Gilliam  —  “Dorothy Gilliam is that most rare of revolutionaries, one who not only climbs the barricades...
  • Associated Press: Wisconsin Republicans weaken incoming Dem governor, AG  —  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that shifts...
    • New York Times: George H.W. Bush Funeral Live: Ceremony Begins at Washington National Cathedral  —  Right Now: President George Bush's funeral has begun at Washington National...
  • Watchdog's report damning amid calls for 'firewall' for immigration data sharing The Home Office is under pressure to scrap data-sharing deals set up as part of efforts to hit immigration...
  • Facebook not even in survey's top 50, while Goldman Sachs lords it over tech's big-hitters It would appear that the kickback against big tech continues apace as Facebook has dropped...
    • Why? Er, 'professional reasons' A former headteacher has landed himself in hot water with the UK's data watchdog for downloading personal information on children he previously...

      BBC News - Technology

  • More than 200 pages of confidential emails are shared online by Parliament's fake news inquiry.
  • It still plans to use the Chinese company's phone mast antennas and certain other products.
    • The state is offering its citizens mobile data contracts - but many will not be able to afford them.
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  • The islands of the Fraser River in Canada are being destroyed by deforestation. Dying along with them are the countless threatened species that call the islands home. Sign the petition...
  • For the 35th time in two years, a human rights lawyer in the Philippines has been struck down by an assassin. Sign the petition to demand the advocates for human rights and democracy...
    • Fourteen states still carry out closed primary elections, effectively excluding about 1/3 of voters. This undemocratic system prevents independent voters from casting their...
  • As Parliament voted to adopt a recommendation on land expropriation without compensation, civil organisations, businesses and political parties vowed to fight for property rights...
  • The "collapse" of a traffic plan and network signal problems contributed to people being "pushed" out of the security perimeter set up for the Global Citizen concert, Police Minister...
    • Multi-billionaire and business mogul Johann Rupert has apologised on Twitter, saying he didn't mean to offend anyone, following comments he made in a PowerFM interview...
  • In bacteria, nascent proteins bear the pretranslationally generated N-terminal (Nt) formyl-methionine (fMet) residue. Nt-fMet of bacterial proteins is a degradation signal...
  • The 26S proteasome is the primary eukaryotic degradation machine and thus is critically involved in numerous cellular processes. The heterohexameric adenosine triphosphatase...
  •   Unexplained Mysteries

  • Scientists have suggested that most of the universe may be made up of a 'dark fluid' with a negative mass. The precise nature of dark matter and dark...
  • Scientists have developed a new type of synthetic material with some rather unique stretching properties. The new material represents something of a s...
    • A previously unexplored cave in British Columbia has been described as having 'national significance'. Discovered in a remote valley in Wells Gray Pro...

      American Water Intelligence Project Tracker


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  •   Network Front | The Guardian

  • Social network staff apparently conversed about removing data restrictions for big ad spendersFacebook staff in 2012 discussed removing restrictions on user data for companies...
  • Mitesh Patel imprisoned for 30 years minimum after plotting to use wife’s frozen embryosA pharmacist who murdered his wife in a premeditated attack so he could start a new life with...
    • Rolling coverage of the day’s politics, as full legal advice released ahead of second day of Commons debate on Brexit dealBrexit legal advice warns of UK trapped in talks by Irish...
  • In between the dramatic scenes of Netflix's new reboot of "Lost in Space" were some little Easter eggs for astute space fans. The scriptwriters inserted several NASA and space-research...
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  • When you wish upon a star, you're watching space debris fall to Earth.
    • Here's a guide to the major astronomical events of the next year, as well as space launches and milestones for spacecrafts already in travel.

      Trend.Az - All news



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      CBC | Top Stories News

  • Former President George H.W. Bush's casket left the U.S. Capitol for the short trip to a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, where most of the American...
  • The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged while it digests the impact of its previous policy decisions and effect of drastically lower oil prices...
    • Former President George H.W. Bush's casket left the U.S. Capitol for the short trip to a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, where most of the American...

      All Things Considered : NPR

  • The special counsel says former national Security adviser Michael Flynn has provided "substantial" assistance and has sat for 19 interviews with the government...
  • Bill Gardner has been a staunch defender of New Hampshire's first in the nation presidential primary but his association with President Trump's now-dissolved voter fraud panel...
    • Crazy Rich Asians had a crazy bad opening weekend in China. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz about why the movie doesn't translate well...
  • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was called upon to withdraw “disgusting” remarks he made on Tuesday when he accused rural TDs of delaying Dáil business by filibustering on the abortion...
  • A then 13-year-old boy has been admitted taking part in a vicious mugging in Dublin which left a woman with a fractured skull.
    • Donegal man Kieran Griffin appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to 14 separate charges.
  • Venezuela this month plans to import over 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of refined products to ease domestic fuel shortages caused by hobbled refineries and need to prioritize exports...
  • French drugmaker Sanofi told unions on Wednesday it was planning to cut 670 jobs in France, a union representative told Reuters.
    • The latest spike in tensions came after Washington gave Moscow 60 days to comply with a major Cold War treaty limiting mid-range nuclear arms.

      Science@NASA Headline News

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  • Portal origin URL: NASA and Partner Announce Finalists in the 2019 Mars Ice ChallengePortal origin nid: 436892Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 16:00Featured (stick...
    • Portal origin URL: Radio JOVE From NASA: Tuning In to Your Local Celestial Radio ShowPortal origin nid: 436796Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 14:00Featured (stick...

      How to of the Day

  • Aging paper with tea is a fun craft that's perfect if you're working on a vintage project. Whether you want to put your paper in a scrapbook, age a whole book, or make a prop for a play, it's...
  • Unlike most financial aid, scholarships allow you to earn money for college without the worry of needing to pay it back. In order to win a game-changing scholarship, you’ll need...
    • Being in a long-distance relationship can be tough, especially when it comes to communication. The most important thing to establish is your love for your partner, but even that might...

      LobeLog

  • by John Feffer “Get me outta here.” At the recent G20 meeting in Argentina, Donald Trump was on the world’s stage when he muttered this aside to an aide. He was supposed to be getting...
  • by Robert E. Hunter President George H.W. Bush’s death has led to reflection on his leadership, policies, and his (many) achievements and (fewer) failures. But it is also a moment...
    • by Seyed Hossein Mousavian  In an interview with the daily Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas announced a German-led initiative on global disarmament...
  • As the media memorializes George H.W. Bush, we look at the lasting impact of his 1991 invasion of Iraq and the propaganda campaign that encouraged it. Although the Gulf War technically...
  • Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are orchestrating an unprecedented power grab to weaken incoming Democratic Governor Tony Evers before he takes office. In an extraordinary...
    • Senators Say Crown Prince Is Guilty in Khashoggi Murder After CIA Briefing, Mueller Not Seeking Jail Time for Flynn, Cites "Substantial Assistance", Politico: NRCC Emails Hacked...
  • A large study of Danish kids finds that childhood infections are linked with a higher risk of developing some mental illnesses. The risk is highest in the months immediately following...
  • It was only 10 years ago that the Castro government lifted its ban that prohibited regular citizens from buying computers. Today, phones are a key method of accessing the Internet...
    • Despite protests from voters, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have voted to curb the authority of Gov.-elect Tony Evers, a Democrat who will take office in January. The list of...

    WebMD Health

  • Pexion (imepitoin tablets), just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is for dogs scared by loud noises such as fireworks, street/traffic racket, and gun shots...
  • A new report confirms that eczema risk is common among children, that risk starts to drop off by young adulthood and middle age, but rises again when people reach their 70s...


  • The therapy targets the genetic flaw that causes sickle cell. In a small group of patients, researchers said the therapy appears safe and effective enough to keep moving forward into...

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