Monday, February 11, 2019

11 February - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 - MSM

  The Hayride

  • “Abuse of Faith,” a multi-part series produced by the Houston Chronicle, details sexual misconduct committed by leaders of Southern Baptist denominations over the last 20...

  • Report: San Francisco has more drug users than high school students [video]

    4 hours ago
  • San Francisco has more drug users than students enrolled in its public high schools, according to a recent Health Department survey KTVU news reports. The most recent citywide...

  • Judicial Watch: We now have enough evidence to arrest Hillary Clinton [video]

    5 hours ago
    • Tom Fitton, the president of Judicial Watch, argues there’s enough evidence to arrest Hillary Clinton for mass corruption. The amount of information obtained through Clinton’s...

      Lifehacker

  • Watching our kids get rejected, especially by their own peers, is among the most heart-wrenching parts of parenthood. We obviously can’t protect them from rejection: Not only...

  • How to Reject Someone on Social Media

    an hour ago
  • I have to deal with so much stupid on social media, it makes me want to quit nearly every site I’m on at least once a week. Surely you’ve had this feeling as well—perhaps it’s because...

  • Are You Dying? Ask Two Cardiologists Your Health Questions Tomorrow at 1 PM EST

    2 hours ago
    • So: That weird clicking sound in your knee is back again. And today, you randomly got nauseated for like an hour but then it went away and now you kinda have a headache. Oh god, didn’t...

    Pesticide Action Network

  • Scientists from the U.S. Geological Service have published findings that two metabolites — or what is left when a chemical is broken down — of a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide...

  • After the Camp Fire

    7 days ago
  • Over the winter holidays, I spent a few days with my father and stepmother on the small farm where I grew up in Butte Creek Canyon. The canyon — and their farm — were nearly destroyed...

  • EPA's flawed finding on Roundup and cancer

    13 days ago
    • A new paper comparing the assessments of glyphosate’s carcinogenicity by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)...

      USATODAY - News Top Stories

  • More diverse, critically acclaimed artists won Grammys this year, but the actual telecast remained a mess.       

  • Rep. Ilhan Omar 'unequivocally' apologizes for 'anti-Semitic' tweet condemned by Democratic leaders

    13 minutes ago
  • Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said Omar appeared to "traffic in old anti-Semitic tropes about Jews and money."       

  • Brutally honest reviews and rankings of every Grammys 2019 performance

    an hour ago
    • Which 2019 Grammys performers earned their right to perform at music's biggest night? We've ranked them from best to worst.       

      World news | The Guardian

  • Former Olympic champion Tatiana Navka may have underreported income, claimed wrong status and owed unpaid property taxQuestions have been raised about the US tax affairs of the...

  • Congresswoman Ilhan Omar apologises for tweets about Israel – live

    33 minutes ago
  • House Democratic leaders denounce Omar’s ‘antisemitic’ tweets New government shutdown looms as negotiations break downSign up to the US briefing and get a new perspective...

  • Brexit: May has ruled out Corbyn's customs union plan – No 10

    7 hours ago
    • Commons statement on Brexit progress brought forward to Tuesday to give MPs extra day to draft amendmentsTheresa May is to update MPs on her Brexit progress on Tuesday, a day earlier...

      Techdirt.

  • Big telecom operators haven't been exactly honest when it comes to the looming fifth-generation wireless standard (5G). Eager to use the improvements to charge higher rates and...

  • UK Cop Calls Up 74-Year-Old Woman To Ask Her To Stop Tweeting Mean Things

    2 hours ago
  • The policing of tweets continues in the UK. The literal policing of tweets. Because there's apparently not enough people being stabbed on a daily basis, local law enforcement agencies...

  • Daily Deal: MEMOBIRD Mobile Thermal Printer

    2 hours ago
    • Whether you need to leave yourself a reminder or send a heartfelt letter to a loved one, there's still a place for paper messages in our digital world. MEMOBIRD is the personal note printer...

      Fark.com RSS

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  • Funny Unfiltered Cartoon Killed... To Relieve Upset Meddling People [Repeat]

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  • Uranus looks awful. What happened this past weekend? [Cool]

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      BBC News - Home

  • Houseflies and cockroaches will thrive as bees, butterflies and beetles decline, says a new analysis.

  • US shutdown: Parties in fresh talks as next deadline looms

    3 hours ago
  • Negotiators hope to reach a border security deal to head off another government closure on Friday.

  • Russia considers 'unplugging' from internet

    4 hours ago
    • Russia may briefly disconnect from the internet as part of a test of its cyber-defences.


      memeorandum




  • Sam Westrop / Islamist Watch: Ilhan Omar to Speak Alongside Charity Official who Praised Killing of Jews  —  Despite battling accusations of anti-Semitism, Representative...

  • Kamala Harris supported 2008 San Francisco policy that reported arrested undocumented juveniles to ICE (CNN)

    39 minutes ago
  • CNN: Kamala Harris supported 2008 San Francisco policy that reported arrested undocumented juveniles to ICE  —  Kamala Harris defends her record on criminal justice  — ...

  • Clamor for ousters of top Democrats slows in Virginia (Associated Press)

    39 minutes ago

    • Associated Press: Clamor for ousters of top Democrats slows in Virginia  —  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After days of clamoring for resignations or impeachment, Virginia Democratic...


      The Register




  • Bonkers dust world colonization that was never going to happen definitely isn't going to happen The group trying to crowdfund a plan to colonization of Mars that was declared suicidal...

  • 'Now is the winter of our disk contents': Decision on Lauri Love's seized gear due next week

    2 hours ago
  • Accused hacker can write Reg headlines. Who knew? Lauri Love will find out whether he is getting his computers back from the National Crime Agency on 19 February, a judge ruled today.…...

  • Happy Satellite Collision Day! It is 10 years since Russia and Iridium got too close for comfort

    3 hours ago

    • Plus: Cygnus freighter to spray more sats across the heavens As Elon Musk crowed over the performance of SpaceX's Raptor engine and Northrop Grumman's Cygnus departed the International...


      BBC News - Technology




  • Ethan Lindenberger took to the website to ask whether he could get vaccines without his parents .

  • Paris to sue Airbnb over 'illegal ads'

    8 hours ago
  • The fine could amount to €12.5m ($14m, £11m) for the 1,000 ads the city says break French law.

  • Russia plans to 'unplug' from internet

    8 hours ago

    • Russia is planning to briefly disconnect from the internet as part of planning against a future conflict.


      Further




  • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

  • You're Killing Us: On Love, Grief, Rage, Action and Dead Baby Jokes

    4 days ago
  • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

  • Bought and Paid For: We Are Well and Truly Done With Susan Collins

    5 days ago

    • Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer


    ForceChange




  • A small dog was reportedly struck on the head with a metal rod in an aggressive act of animal cruelty. Per veterinarians, she is permanetly blind in one eye and living in terrible pain...

  • Success: USDA Sued For Experimenting On Kittens

    6 hours ago
  • An animal welfare advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the USDA, demanding a stop to their horrific experiments that kill at least 100 kittens and cats per year. While this is...

  • Pit Bull Reportedly Dragged Behind Car Deserves Justice

    a day ago

    • A dog was reportedly dragged behind a vehicle in a horrific case of animal cruelty. He then lived in agony for an undisclosed amount of time because the suspect allegedly refused to...


      News24 Top Stories




  • The DA is holding firm on its view that race is a proxy for disadvantage in South Africa amid sharp criticism from the Institute for Race Relations.

  • News24.com | SA Teacher's Union throws weight behind teacher in Sans Souci slap video

    44 minutes ago
  • The South African Teacher's Union says it is supports the Sans Souci Girls' High School teacher caught on video slapping a pupil.

  • News24.com | No arrests yet for murder of EFF community leader in Khayelitsha

    3 hours ago

    • Police are investigating the murder of EFF activist and community leader Kuliswa Nondala in her home in Site C, Khayelitsha.


      Science: Current Issue




  • Diatoms are abundant photosynthetic organisms in aquatic environments and contribute 40% of its primary productivity. An important factor that contributes to the success of diatoms...

  • Transcending boundaries

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  • News at a glance

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    •   Unexplained Mysteries




  • A panoramic image taken from the slopes of Mount Sharp has revealed the Martian landscape in remarkable detail. After spending the last twelve months...

  • Roswell UFO crash site has changed hands

    9 hours ago
  • The area of land on to which the Roswell UFO allegedly crash-landed in 1947 has been acquired by new owners. Situated around 75 miles to the northwest...

  • Insect decline could cause 'collapse of nature'

    12 hours ago

    • A new comprehensive review has highlighted a worrying decline in insect populations across the world. The study, which is based on 73 historical repor...


      American Water Intelligence Project Tracker





  • Pure Water San Diego Program, CA

    10 hours ago

  • Borough of Elverson O&M, PA

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    •   Network Front | The Guardian




  • Work and pensions secretary says benefit payment delays could have led to increaseFollow the latest political developments - live updatesAmber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary...

  • Labour says it has looked into 673 cases of alleged antisemitism

    2 hours ago
  • Members have been suspended or formally investigated in 307 cases, party disclosesAngry MPs have demanded further action against antisemitism after Labour revealed it has investigated...

  • May to ask MPs for further fortnight's grace in Brexit talks

    an hour ago

    • PM will stress her continued focus on Irish backstop but EU indicates it will not give wayTheresa May hopes to convince the House of Commons on Tuesday to give her another fortnight’s...


      SPACE.com




  • Virgin Galactic wants to make the world a better place by giving a lot more people some much-needed perspective.

  • On This Day in Space! Feb. 11, 2010: NASA Launches Solar Dynamics Observatory

    3 hours ago
  • On Feb. 11, 2010, NASA launched a spacecraft to study the inner workings of the sun: the Solar Dynamics Observatory. See how it happened here in our On This Day in Space video series...

  • NASA Center Director Nominated to Lead National Reconnaissance Office

    3 hours ago

    • The White House has nominated a longtime NASA center director and former acting administrator to be the next director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)...


      Trend.Az - All news




  • Macedonian authorities began Monday removing official signs from government buildings to prepare for the country's new name: North Macedonia.

  • President Rouhani: Iran cinema turns into deeply-rooted tree

    an hour ago
  • Forty years past the Islamic Revolution, thanks to the efforts of Iranian film makers, the country’s cinema have turned into a deeply-rooted tree enjoying international credibility...

  • Four servicemen killed in helicopter crash in Istanbul (PHOTO)

    2 hours ago

    • Four soldiers died in a military helicopter crash on Monday during emergency landing in Istanbul.


      Science This Week in Science TOC RSS Feed





  • Delivering fragile drugs to the gut

    4 days ago

  • Shaking up reaction-site selectivity

    4 days ago





      All Things Considered : NPR





  • Fatimah Warner, best known as the rapper Noname, has been quietly gaining attention for her feminist and socially aware lyrics. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Warner about her sophomore...

  • Doctor Weighs In On Supreme Court's Decision To Block Louisiana Abortion Law

    a day ago
  • NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Willie Parker about the recent Supreme Court decision regarding abortion access in Louisiana.

  • Troll Watch: Targeting 2020 Presidential Candidates

    a day ago

    • Trolls are already going after candidates for the 2020 presidential election. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Kelly Jones, who keeps an eye on suspicious social media activity for Storyful...



      Ireland: BreakingNews.ie





  • Gardaí are asking the public to help find a man who is missing from Dublin.

  • Taoiseach pledges support to family of Pat Finucane

    an hour ago
  • Tuesday marks 30 years since Mr Finucane was shot 14 times by loyalists in collusion with British security forces.

  • Inquest told soldier ‘wanted to be in minor car crash to get some rest’

    2 hours ago

    • An inquest is being held into the deaths of two soldiers found hanged at Abercorn Barracks in Ballykinler, Co Down.



      Channel NewsAsia Front Page News





  • Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed that the club's record scorer Edinson Cavani will miss Tuesday's Champions League match away to Manchester United...

  • Pompeo seeks to woo Hungary away from Russia, China influence

    an hour ago
  • Hungary, Russia's closest friend within the European Union, agreed with Pompeo to seek closer defence ties and cast itself as a natural ally for President Donald Trump's brand of...

  • Pompeo warns allies Huawei presence complicates partnership with U.S

    an hour ago

    • BUDAPEST: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned U.S. allies on Monday against deploying equipment from Chinese telecoms gear manufacturer Huawei on their soil, saying it would...



      Science@NASA Headline News





  • Portal origin URL: SOFIA Finds Dust Survives Obliteration in Supernova 1987APortal origin nid: 439312Published: Friday, February 8, 2019 - 10:00Featured (stick to top...

  • 2018 Fourth Warmest Year in Continued Warming Trend, According to NASA, NOAA

    5 days ago
  • Portal origin URL: 2018 Fourth Warmest Year in Continued Warming Trend, According to NASA, NOAAPortal origin nid: 439218Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 09:17Featured...

  • Small Satellites yield Big Discoveries

    7 days ago

    • Video Length: 4:22NASA uses CubeSats for new science missions and to test new electronics, sensors and software that might be included on larger missions. Read this storyVideo...



      How to of the Day





  • A cookie press can turn cookie dough into perfect, professional-looking cookies. Once your cookie press is loaded with dough, all you have to do is press the dough onto a baking sheet...

  • How to Kiss in a Car

    12 hours ago
  • Whether you’re hoping for a first kiss after a fun date or are trying to find a private make-out spot away from parents or roommates, a car can be an ideal place for smooching. Flirt...

  • How to Feel Better After a Breakup

    20 hours ago

    • Breakups are hard, and after a breakup you might feel like you will never be happy again. These feelings are common and completely normal, but this is simply not true. You will feel better...



      LobeLog





  • by Scheherezade Faramarzi Blood gushes from the dead man’s head, dripping down his face as he sits slouched in the backseat of the yellow Peykan car. Two men search the pockets of...

  • The 1979 Revolution: Unfinished Business in Iran

    7 hours ago
  • by Shervin Malekzadeh Iran turns 40 on Monday, give or take a few thousand years. As part of the official commemorations for the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, or what is known...

  • Europe Is Determined to Save the Iran Deal

    a day ago

    • by Kourosh Ziabari It has been more than 300 years since Iran and France launched official diplomatic ties. The initial contact between the two nations dates back to the late 16th and...



      Democracy Now!





  • The U.S. and Russia have proposed opposing draft resolutions at the U.N. Security Council as the leadership crisis in Venezuela deepens. The U.S. is calling for elections in Venezuela...

  • "This Is Just the Beginning": Greenwald on Rising State Violence & Homophobia in Bolsonaro's Brazil

    7 hours ago
  • On Friday, an operation by Brazilian military police in Rio de Janeiro left at least 13 people dead after a shootout in the neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Police say they were there to...

  • Glenn Greenwald Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar: Criticizing Israeli Lobby & AIPAC Is Not Anti-Semitic

    7 hours ago

    • Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing criticism today after commenting on a tweet by Glenn Greenwald. On Sunday, Greenwald tweeted, "GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy...



      News : NPR





  • The animals returned to their enclosure at the Belfast Zoo after a short time, but not before alarmed visitors came face to face with at least one chimpanzee...

  • What It Will Take For Trump To End AIDS 'Beyond' America

    an hour ago
  • The president's State of the Union address made a bold pledge. But his 2019 budget proposal calls for massive cuts to foreign assistance programs that address AIDS...

  • Bootleg Liquor Kills 100 In India's Worst Outbreak In Years

    2 hours ago

    • The deaths from the homemade booze, known to many Indians as "hooch" or country liquor, have sparked protests, accusations and finger-pointing.



    WebMD Health





  • Federal officials have said they are concerned that kratom can be abused because of its opioid-like effects. It’s now illegal in six states and the District of Columbia, and it’s...

  • Poor Sleep Plagues Many Kids With Autism

    6 hours ago
  • Researchers found that kids with autism spectrum disorder were more than twice as likely to have serious problems getting quality sleep as kids without autism symptoms...

  • Mammograms Helped Save 600,000 Lives Since '89

    6 hours ago

    • The new study estimates that regular screening plus improved treatments cut the expected rate of breast cancer death in 2018 by between 45 to 58 percent...
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