Tuesday, April 09, 2019

9 April - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 - MSM


The Hayride



  • “The best way to think of Buttigieg’s candidacy, and its current embrace by the media, is as a timeout. The first quarter of the Democratic primary is coming to an end, and the teams...
  • Over the weekend was the debut of Hayride Radio’s weekly hour-long podcast, with guests Stephen Waguespack of LABI and Louisiana House Speaker Taylor Barras – listen to that...

    • New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been on a taxpayer-funded junket to the communist-ruled island of Cuba. Officially, the trip was to build economic ties between the city of New...

      Lifehacker



  • Even if you don’t own a bike (or, more likely, you own one but never actually use it), the advent of bike sharing and electric scooter apps have pushed helmets up many a “I should buy...
  • In the anime One-Punch Man, Saitama has a workout routine that includes 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10k-run. Investor Sean Seah tried this for real, and the results...

    • It is important to teach your kids the anatomically correct names of their body parts as early as possible. Your son has a penis, not a “wee-wee.” Your daughter has a vulva, not “ladybits.”Read...

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  • Last month, an undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States revealed that Corteva Agriscience had been force-feeding agricultural chemicals to three dozen...
  • Several thousand individuals who have been exposed to Monsanto’s (now Bayer) flagship herbicide Roundup and suffered from cancer are in the process of suing the agrichemical...

    • To address climate change, we’ve got to end chemical-intensive agriculture. Why? Because globally, today’s food and agriculture systems are responsible for more climate-change...

  • Virginia of the ACC and Texas Tech of the Big 12 were making their first title game appearance. Florida in 2006 is the most recent first-time winner.        ...
  • President Trump wants to pursue a "tougher direction" on immigration. With the departure of DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, how could he do it?        ...

    • The withdrawal of Fleetwood Mac, which took the place of The Rolling Stones, left Jazz Fest with another headline vacancy, quickly filled.        ...

  • Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May’s talks with Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, and MPs debating how long the article...
  • Fresh alarm about civil rights in region after verdict against 2014 democracy campaignersNine pro-democracy campaigners have been convicted over their leadership of “umbrella...

    • Protesters have gathered outside military headquarters in Khartoum, with reports soldiers are protecting themHeavy gunfire has been heard during live broadcasts from a protest...

  • People's confusion as to what trademark law protects and doesn't protect is a source of neverending frustration for those of us who simply cannot stand the growth of ownership culture...
  • One of the worst defenses of civil asset forfeiture has been penned by retired police chief Robert Stevenson for the Michigan news site, the Bridge. It's written in response to two...

    • You can add Colorado to the growing list of states finalizing state-level net neutrality legislation. Colorado's new Senate Bill 78 would not only block ISPs from engaging in all...

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  • Those charged include professors and a Baptist minister at the heart of the pro-democracy movement.
  • PM Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a fifth term but faces a strong challenge from a retired general.

    • Theresa May seeks support from Berlin and Paris to delay Brexit before an emergency EU summit.


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  • Benjamin Mullin / Wall Street Journal: Private-equity firm Great Hill Partners has agreed to acquire Gizmodo Media Group from Univision Communications Inc., the companies said...
  • Dell Cameron / Gizmodo: Chelsea Manning's FBI Files Are Central to Ongoing Criminal Proceedings, Bureau Claims  —  The Federal Bureau of Investigation is refusing to make public...

    • Matthew Luxmoore / Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Russian Prisons Reportedly Suspend Yoga After Claims It Makes Inmates Gay  —  Many might see yoga as a calming escape from...


  • Joe Beda keynotes at Continuous Lifecycle London Events If you’re working with containers, there’s a strong chance you’re working with Kubernetes. And if you’re working...
  • We read thousands of pages of legalese so you don't have to Autonomy Trial With the Autonomy trial well and truly under way, what is each side saying about auditors' reports and due diligence?...

    • Lunar Trump and other news from the rocket world Roundup SpaceX has set tomorrow as the launch date for the second Falcon Heavy, which was hauled up to pad 39A last week and its first stage...


      BBC News - Technology




  • BBC Panorama discovered that Huawei was told to remove the kit because of the "potential of misuse".
  • Earth observation satellites are proving to be valuable tools in protecting rare sharks, say scientists.

    • Ministers say tech firm bosses could be fined if they do not fulfil their duty of care to users.


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  • A stray cat ingested a fish hook baited with cat food in a disturbing case of animal cruelty. Rescuers spotted two other feral cats with the same hooks in their mouths and the person responsible...
  • A report involving national security and potential high crimes should no longer be shrouded in secrecy. Demand a full accounting of the results of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s...

    • Children in foster care have an alarmingly low high school graduation rate. Foster children also score much lower on standardized tests than their peers. This is unacceptable. Demand...


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  • A recent NASA rocket launch produced a strange and rather spectacular light show in the skies over Norway. The phenomenon, which was sighted on April...
  • A new 3D-printed skull cap is making it possible for scientists to directly view and monitor a mouse's brain. There is still a great deal we don't kno...

    • The huge snake was tracked down by a team at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Florida Everglades. Thought to be the largest snake ever found i...


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  • Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May’s talks with Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, and MPs debating how long the article...
  • Justice secretary vows to end ‘unnecessary blame game’ in marital breakdownsLegislation for no-fault divorce will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time becomes available...

    • Exclusive: IRC chief says US government ‘failing in its most basic responsibilities’Donald Trump is manufacturing a crisis at the US-Mexico border to justify his hardline...


  • Skywatchers take note: You will be able to watch the moon pass just south of Mars tomorrow night.
  • SpaceX has postponed the launch of its first commercial Falcon Heavy mission to no earlier than Wednesday (April 10).

    • Two spacewalking astronauts completed their work on time today (April 8), despite a stubborn panel on the International Space Station that added several minutes of troubleshooting...


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  • The Senior European Wrestling Championships started on April 8 in the capital of Romania, Bucharest

    • The German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce presented the book "Marketing Analysis Azerbaijan 2019"


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      All Things Considered : NPR





  • As head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar is charged with making Trump's plan to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030 work. "We have an historic opportunity," he tells NPR...
  • In a turnaround, congressional analysts are no longer recommending a phaseout of paper dollars in favor a dollar coin. Paper money is lasting longer because of cashless transactions...

    • NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to author Mary Laura Philpott about her new book of essays I Miss You When I Blink.



      Ireland: BreakingNews.ie





  • The number of patients on trolleys in Irish hospitals has hit a year-high figure of 631, according to figures released by the INMO.
  • The government has been accused of kicking the can down the road over a proposed referendum on the public ownership of water.

    • The Justice Minister will brief cabinet today on plans to require the firms to be regulated by the Private Security Authority.



      Science@NASA Headline News





  • Portal origin URL: NASA Launches Two Rockets Studying AurorasPortal origin nid: 443158Published: Monday, April 8, 2019 - 15:06Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal...
  • Portal origin URL: Unexpected Rain on Sun Links Two Solar MysteriesPortal origin nid: 442856Published: Friday, April 5, 2019 - 10:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal...

    • Portal origin URL: NASA Invites Media to International Planetary Defense Conference Portal origin nid: 442923Published: Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 15:10Featured (stick...



      How to of the Day





  • Fresh mussels are delicious when eaten with a tasty sauce or tossed into a decadent pasta dish, and you can easily enjoy them from the comfort of your own home! In order to keep them healthy...
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  • Aprons are essential for keeping your clothes clean while working in the kitchen or doing housework, but they can be expensive! Making your own apron is easy as long as you have some...

    • Earning a master’s degree is a huge accomplishment and can open up new opportunities for your career. Most master’s degree programs require 1.5 to 2 years of study, but you may...



  • by Daniel R. DePetris and Richard Sokolsky The decision by the Trump administration to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization...
  • by Paul R. Pillar Israelis have plenty to talk about in their general election campaign, especially with a long-serving prime minister facing possible indictment for corruption...

    • by Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man Four years ago, on the eve of Israeli elections, Benjamin Netanyahu promised in a television interview that there would never be a Palestinian state...



  • A group of peace activists have been jailed for over a year before trial for entering the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in Georgia last April to protest U.S. nuclear weapons. The action...
  • Commemorations—as well as protests—were held last week to mark the 70th anniversary of the formation of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. President Trump used...

    • Kirstjen Nielsen Steps Down as DHS Secretary, Gov't: It May Take 2 Years to Reunite Separated Migrant Families, NY Man Arrested for Threatening to Murder Rep. Ilhan Omar, Trump Attacks...



  • Monday night in Minneapolis, the University of Virginia won its first-ever NCAA championship in a dramatic 85-77 overtime defeat of Texas Tech University...
  • Prices on appliances are slowly ticking down after posting their biggest increase in about five years. One tariff was a boon to U.S. manufacturers. But other tariffs hiked costs for...

    • The Supreme Court ruled that seizing a $42,000 Land Rover was an "excessive fine" in a recent landmark decision on civil asset forfeiture. Future rulings will have to further define...



  • The younger the age at vaccination, the more effective the vaccine, the findings showed.
  • The results show that the negative effects of aging on memory aren’t necessarily permanent. "We can bring back the more superior working memory function you had when you were much...

    • Having sex before 13 is linked to increased sexual risks, such as having multiple sexual partners and sexually transmitted infections, an editorial published with the study said...

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