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On the Horns of the GMO Dilemma
Can genome-editing technology revive the idea of genetically modified livestock? Four years ago, ScottSeptember 2, 2014 -
2014 Visionaries | Innovators Under 35
People who are reimagining how technology might solve perennial human problems.August 18, 2014 -
The History Inside Us
Improvements in DNA analysis are helping us rewrite the past and better grasp what it means to be humanAugust 18, 2014
Omnologos» English
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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 MorabitoMay 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 -
Savant Idiots
There was a commenter at a blog I shall not mention who simply could not get anything I mentioned. AnythingJanuary 30, 2014
Project Censored
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Nafeez Ahmed and Kevin Gosztola of Firedoglake
The program begins with a conversation with Kevin Gosztola, who writes for Firedoglake.com; GosztolaAugust 31, 2014 -
Fundraiser for the Progressive Festival
Come watch the film about Project Censored, followed by discussion with the filmmakers and the Director ofAugust 26, 2014 -
Carl Dix
Civil rights activist Carl Dix joins the program from Ferguson, Missouri, to discuss the police killing ofAugust 23, 2014
PandoDaily
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The War Nerd: The long, twisted history of beheadings as propaganda
Well, here we are: Another American journalist beheaded by the Islamic State (IS). First it was James Foley36 mins ago -
Crisis averted? Twitter’s “fave” controversy may mean even less than we
A couple weeks ago, a certain class of Twitter power users expressed varying degrees of outrage and concern44 mins ago -
According to the site’s own numbers, The Intercept’s traffic has averaged
A few days ago, Pierre Omidyar’s the Intercept underwent a much-needed facelift . Aside from a shiny1 hr ago
pindanpost
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elevating CO2 levels is a winner … still
For three years I have published over 70 posts on the benefits of elevated CO2 levels, contrary to theSeptember 1, 2014 -
Roebuck Bay, Broome … shoreline
…William Dampier, ‘buccaneer’ and ships’ captain, wandered these shores centuriesAugust 31, 2014 -
inconvenient censorship at the Guardian …
Morally lost: Can’t have that at The Guardian! The Guardian , that pillar of progressive thoughtAugust 31, 2014
National Review Online - Planet Gore
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Hey, Why Don't We Just Suck the CO2 Out of the Air and Use It?
Newsweek : Global industrialization has poured carbon in the sky, and now we must pay the price: theAugust 26, 2014 -
Climate and Fracking Alarmism Meets Geologic Realism
We read a lot about how climate change might hurt Napa’s wine industry and we read a lot about howAugust 26, 2014 -
People Ignore Climate Scientists Because They're Not Enough Like the
Georgia Tech climatologist Judith Curry thinks scientists need to get better at social media to make anAugust 21, 2014
Project Syndicate RSS-Feed
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A Wrong Turn for Human Rights
For many years, the world seemed to be progressing toward greater recognition of human rights and demands6 hrs ago -
Is Abenomics Working?
Preliminary GDP data show a 6.8% contraction year-on-year in the second quarter of this year – the largest6 hrs ago -
Should Scotland Leave the Pound Zone?
Advocates of independence for Scotland have long insisted that they are motivated by the distinctiveness of7 hrs ago
The Raw Story
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Minnesota cop: Decapitating 5-year-old boy’s pet chicken was ‘like taking
The police chief in Atwater, Minnesota has drawn criticism for sneaking into a resident’s home to24 mins ago -
House Speaker John Boehner thinks Congress will avoid another government
House Speaker John Boehner said he expects the US government will be funded at current levels into late2 hrs ago -
FBI investigating suspicious police-involved shootings in Chicago
By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) – The FBI and federal prosecutors are investigating some2 hrs ago
The Science of Doom
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Turbulence, Closure and Parameterization
In Latent heat and Parameterization I showed a formula for calculating latent heat transfer from theAugust 23, 2014 -
Latent heat and Parameterization
In Ensemble Forecasting I wrote a short section on parameterization using the example of latent heatAugust 15, 2014 -
The Atmosphere Cools to Space by CO2 and Water Vapor, so More GHGs, More
The atmosphere cools to space by radiation. Well, without getting into all the details, the surface coolsAugust 11, 2014
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NATO, RUSSIA REVISE MILITARY POLICIES AS CRISIS DEEPENS
Russia announced on Tuesday it will revise its military doctrine in response to a NATO proposal to develop1 hr ago -
U.S. AND NATO STEP UP MILITARY PREPARATIONS AGAINST RUSSIA
By Niles Williamson At their meeting this week in Wales, government heads of NATO member countries are3 hrs ago -
GERMAN PRESIDENT JOACHIM GAUCK THREATENS RUSSIA WITH WAR
German President Joachim Gauck - By Peter Schwarz On September 1, German President Joachim Gauck used3 hrs ago
Scribol
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10 Iconic Movie Characters Played By Stars Who Could Barely Speak English
Jackie Chan could walk the walk in his debut English language film, The Big Brawl – but he couldn’t talkSeptember 1, 2014 -
Storybook Worlds Laser Cut Into Pages That Fit in the Palm of Your Hand
Paper cutting isn’t a new art form, but Japanese designer Yusuke Oono, originally from Germany, is able toAugust 29, 2014 -
Fish Out of Water: When Aquariums Become Amazingly Lifelike Landscapes
Many people keep aquariums in their houses. Some even go all out making them look pretty. However, few goAugust 29, 2014
Registan.net
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A Shot Across the Bow: The Biggest Thing in Kazakh-Russian Relations in
The video from yesterday of Putin answering a question about Kazakh nationalism is a really big deal. IAugust 30, 2014 -
Conceptualizing Chinese Continentalism
People have used a variety of phrases to describe the emerging phenomenon of Chinese relations withAugust 29, 2014 -
Mes Aynak saga continues
The Mes Aynak mine in Afghanistan garnered much attention when surveyors discovered cultural artifacts atAugust 26, 2014
Salon.com
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Pledge of Allegiance freaks defy SCOTUS: Maniacs force others to recite it
Supreme Court ruled that you can't be coerced to partake in the pledge. These so-called patriots don7 mins ago -
Ron Johnson is right! If we haven’t seen things, it’s probably because they
Inspired by senator's sexual harassment theory, here are 8 things that probably don't exist as far22 mins ago -
Industry is ramping up its efforts to defeat GMO labeling
Halfway through the year, Big Food and Big Ag have already tripled their 2013 spending38 mins ago
Science Blog
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Chiller training means more conservative doctors — and that’s a good thing
Doctors trained in locations with less intensive (and expensive) practice […]9 hrs ago -
Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity
Females more likely to see tolerance and addiction while males […]9 hrs ago -
Humiliation tops list of mistreatment toward med students
Each year thousands of students enroll in medical schools across […]9 hrs ago
Scoop NZ - Sci-tech
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App to monitor children’s speech expected on the market soon
An app developed by a University of Canterbury student to help parents monitor the speech, language and22 hrs ago -
Immunising pregnant mums protects babies from whooping cough
Whooping cough remains an all too common preventable disease in New Zealand and epidemics continue to occur23 hrs ago
Seeing the Forest
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Eric Cantor Goes To His Reward
Eric Cantor was a congressman from Virginia and was House majority leader. He was known for being19 hrs ago -
Where Is Hillary In This Crucial Midterm Election?
We have an election where Democrats are in trouble and could lose the Senate, and we have a “preAugust 31, 2014 -
Now I Find The Wind Is Blowing Time Into My Heart
Still I’m Sad For myself my tears just fall into dustAugust 30, 2014
The Slog.
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GAY SWEDISH TURKEYS IN JIHADI ADMIRATION RIDDLE
Several Sloggers write to tell me that the recent Stockholm Gay Pride Festival became (briefly) a focus for6 hrs ago -
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: STEVEN SOTLOFF’S LINKS TO MOSSAD & CIA
Sotloff’s close links to Israeli counter-intelligence, emergence from same stable as Foley, and12 hrs ago -
ALL GREEK TO ME: Tsipras ahead in new poll as Samaras economic
A roasting not roosting for Samaras the chicken Greek Prime Minister Antonikis Scamaras yesterdaySeptember 2, 2014
Shakesville
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Blog Note
[Content Note: Illness.] Shakesville will be on hiatus for the next couple of weeks, starting this evening.August 28, 2014 -
Happy Dogs Are Happy
[Content Note: Animal cruelty, but happy endings.] A year ago, the ASPCA and responders from The HumaneAugust 28, 2014 -
Film Corner!
[Content Note: Christian Supremacy; racism. DoNotLink used in first paragraph to Glenn Beck's siteAugust 28, 2014
Socio-Economics History Blog
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DARPA Creating USB Memory Stick for Human Brain!
Published on Sep 2, 2014 If ginkgo or memory apps aren’t working, then DARPA may have an alternative for9 hrs ago -
NATO, Russia Revise Military Policies as Crisis Deepens!
Published on Sep 2, 2014 Russia announced on Tuesday it will revise its military doctrine in response to a9 hrs ago
Sunwarrior News
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Cacao Bliss Balls
These power bites are loaded with calcium and iron and they provide long lasting energy. Just two balls and6 hrs ago -
Pre-Workouts, Caffeine, and Old Fashion Fuel
What's the difference between pre-workout supplements, caffeine, and plain old-fashioned fuel? How7 hrs ago -
Peace & Order: The Product of a Balanced Life
The byproduct of a well-balanced life is peace and order, but does life balance really exist?8 hrs ago
Technology - Google News
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Top 4 US mobile carriers will sell Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4, Edge -
Irish Independent Top 4 US mobile carriers will sell Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4, Edge Los Angeles9 mins ago -
Apple's iPhone 6 show under a cloud after leak of nude pics - CNET
USA TODAY Apple's iPhone 6 show under a cloud after leak of nude pics CNET The leak of nude celebrity1 hr ago -
Facebook goes down for some US users - Reuters
Reuters Facebook goes down for some US users Reuters SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc went down1 hr ago
Things I grab, motley collection
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Robert Reich: Just Imagine If People Were Paid What Their Work Is Really
W hat someone is paid has little or no relationship to what their work is worth to society. Does anyoneSeptember 1, 2014 -
Makerspaces: A Look at the #MakerMovement #NationOfMakers – [custommade.com
S ince the first wheels of mass production started turning during the Industrial Revolution, fineAugust 31, 2014 -
With $30 Million More in Hand, IFTTT Looks to the Internet of Things
O ne ambitious start-up wants to reroute the plumbing of the consumer Internet. Now it has the money toAugust 28, 2014
This Can't Be Happening!
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Model takes a tumble in head-turning outfit
Cara Delevingne's spill, sheer dress, and weird lip accessory are the talk of the GQ Men of the Year Awards.
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Top Documentary Films
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Earth Unplugged: Slow Motion and Time Lapse
This collection of Earth Unplugged episodes features a mix of extreme slow motion and time-lapse footage ofSeptember 2, 2014 -
The World's Most Expensive Stolen Paintings
"What is it about art theft we can't resist?" is just one question posed by host and artAugust 31, 2014 -
Tent City
This documentary takes viewers inside one of the largest tent cities in the country. Profiling severalAugust 29, 2014
The Total Collapse
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Obama Plan To Destroy Gulf Of Mexico Like Ukraine Horrifies Russia
A new report prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNR) circulating in the KremlinAugust 31, 2014 -
Coup Rumors Abound After Obama Attempt To Kill Feared FBI Director Fails
A stunning new Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) report circulating in the Kremlin today is warning thatAugust 29, 2014 -
Obama Regime Beheading Horror Stuns Russia
A wide ranging Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) report circulating in the Kremlin today states thatAugust 25, 2014
TRANSCEND MEDIA SERVICE
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The Surveillance Engine: How the NSA Built Its Own Secret Google
The National Security Agency is secretly providing data to nearly two dozen U.S. government agencies with aSeptember 1, 2014 -
Israel Plans Largest West-Bank Settlement Expansion in ’30 Years’
Israel announced on Sunday [31 Aug 2014] a land appropriation in the occupied West Bank that an antiSeptember 1, 2014 -
The War for Nothing
On the Israeli side: 71 dead, among them 66 soldiers, 1 child. On the Palestinian side: 2,143 dead, 577 ofSeptember 1, 2014
The Truth is Where?
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Liquid Lies Revisited.
By Craig Murray, July 3rd 2014. Find Article Here:- There never was a liquid bomb plot.July 6, 2014 -
The UK’s Internet Filters Block Almost 1 in 5 Websites.
By Joseph Cox July 3rd 2014. Find Article Here:- Almost one in five websites are blocked by the UK&#July 6, 2014 -
Scientists discover fragment of ‘missing link’ asteroid that led to
By James Vincent 3rd July 2014. Find Article HereJuly 6, 2014
Articles
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A New Bill Of Rights -or- Why Human Rights Are So Dangerous
David Cameron intends to introduce a new "law" which will, according to the Daily Express, makeJuly 31, 2014 -
Abuse Witness Melanie Shaw Remanded: No Evidence Presented
Following an extraordinary Crown Court hearing in which Nottingham Police and the CPS failed to presentJuly 29, 2014 -
Melanie Shaw, Beechwood Child Abuse Witness, Held in Peterborough Prison
The Beechwood Children’s Home abuse witness is being held in Peterborough prison after unknown policeJuly 14, 2014
Universe Today
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Meet Laniakea, Our Home Supercluster
A slice of the Laniakea Supercluster. The colors represent density, with red for high densities and blue50 mins ago -
ExoMars Hunting: Where Should The European Rover Land?
An artist’s conception of the European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover, scheduled to launch in4 hrs ago -
Spotted: Asteroids ‘Smashing Themselves To Smithereens’ 1,200 Light-Years
An artist’s conception of what scientists think was an asteroid collision near star NGC 2547-1D87 hrs ago
Udacity Blog
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Intro to Artificial Intelligence Open with Full Udacity Goodness
Today, we are excited to announce that you now have access to coaching support and can earn a VerifiedAugust 29, 2014 -
Google Q&A: Scalable Apps with Java
Why is cloud computing one of the fastest growing fields right now? Why should you learn to developAugust 26, 2014 -
Why Startups Fail: “The Mistakes We Made Boiled Down to One Thing”
Many startups fail by not validating their ideas early on with real-life customers. Entrepreneurs need toAugust 25, 2014
Veterans Today
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Did Israel Offer ISIS $10 Million to Free Steven Sotloff?
- Jim W. Dean..."Why would ISIS kill a Mossad agent, hardly under cover, and then have a $10 million1 hr ago -
Israel, A Nation of Hate.
Israel was created from the ashes of the Nazi Holocaust. Undeniably, Jews in Europe were dehumanised6 hrs ago -
UK Independence Party Hugs Another Friend of Israel
The UK Independence Party (UKIP), which hopes for a big breakthrough in next year's general election6 hrs ago
Washington's Blog
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Falsehoods in the NYT’s Editorial, ‘Mr. Putin Tests the West in Ukraine’
Eric Zuesse The only way to expose lies is within context; so, this will have to be lengthy. The Times4 hrs ago -
Central Bank Monetary Policy Enables Us to Put Off Real Reforms
This cycle of entrenched interests protecting their skims and scams via central bank monetary policy is6 hrs ago -
Is There Still Hope for Peace in Ukraine?
By Patrick Boylan, Pressenza Berlin, 1961 (photomontage) The Ukrainian government, like Israel in Gaza,9 hrs ago
Viral History
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A new Crimean War? Really?
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Yiddish Theater: Don't Forget Molly Picon
Yiddish is not beautiful. Harsh and gutteral, it makes you twist your face to get the sounds outFebruary 1, 2014 -
Guest Post: David Taylor on Anzia Yezierska, Part II
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Andy Worthington
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Save the NHS: Please Join the Jarrow Marchers in London on Saturday
On August 16, a group of mums in Darlington, in County Durham, set out on a march to the Houses of2 hrs ago -
Two Long-Term Yemeni Prisoners Repatriated from Bagram; Are Guantánamo
Last week there was some good news from Bagram, in Afghanistan, bringing one of the many long injustices ofSeptember 1, 2014 -
Guantánamo Violence: Prisoners Report Shaker Aamer “Beaten,” Another Man
In a recent letter to the British foreign secretary Philip Hammond, Clive Stafford Smith, the founder andAugust 29, 2014
WASH Research News
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A sustainability assessment tool for rural water services
Ryan Schweitzer and James Mihelcic from the University of South Florida have developed a SustainabilityMarch 6, 2013 -
Renewed research call for faecal sludge secondary treatment options in
IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre announces a renewed research call for: Faecal sludgeNovember 25, 2012 -
UNESCO-IHE and partners offering twenty PhD positions on pro-poor
Twenty PhD Positions are available in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funded Project on Pro-poorDecember 2, 2011
World Science
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How the brain chooses between truth and lies
Most of us want to be honest, but at some point, we'll lie if the benefit is great enough.42 mins ago -
Cutting carbs may beat cutting fat
A study suggests people could reduce their weight and heart disease risk without a low-fat diet.September 2, 2014 -
Training might teach the brain to prefer healthy food
It may be possible to train the brain to prefer healthy low-calorie foods over unhealthy higher-calorieSeptember 1, 2014
Fuel Fix
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Oil rises on possible Ukraine cease-fire
Oil for October delivery advanced $2.66, or 2.9 percent, to settle at $95.54 a barrel on the New York29 mins ago -
PG&E plans to appeal penalty in deadly blast
The filing didn’t list a reason for the appeal. The gas pipeline explosion in a San Francisco suburb1 hr ago -
Shell announces Utica gas discovery
Shell Oil Co. announced two successful new discovery wells in the northern, central part of Pennsylvania in6 hrs ago
Zelo Street
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Uber Pay Cuts – Drivers Speak
As I noted last week , driver and rider matching service Uber has cut prices on its UberX offering – which7 hrs ago -
Guido Fawked – Plebgate Hacks Not Hacked
As the press wakes up to the realisation that the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) can give11 hrs ago -
ISIS – Press Playing Along
The group which wants to be known as Islamic State has posted another gruesome video, this time claiming to14 hrs ago
Business News Headlines - Yahoo! News
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Strong factory orders, auto sales brighten U.S. economic picture
Another report on Wednesday from the Federal Reserve showed manufacturing expanding across a broad base of3 hrs ago -
Wall Street ends mixed as Apple weighs on Nasdaq
Apple shares slid 4.2 percent to $98.94 in their worst percentage decline since Jan. 28. At least one3 hrs ago -
Citi to pay $217,841 to settle OFAC violation liabilities
(Reuters) - Citigroup Inc has agreed to remit $217,841 to settle potential civil liability for apparently2 hrs ago
Politics News Headlines - Yahoo News
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Missouri governor lifts state of emergency in Ferguson
(Reuters) - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon on Wednesday formally lifted the state of emergency that he had6 hrs ago -
Ex-Connecticut governor got campaign payment via phony contract: prosecutor
By Richard Weizel NEW HAVEN Conn. (Reuters) - Former Connecticut Governor John Rowland sought consulting1 hr ago -
N.J. Gov. Christie says U.S. should end limits on crude exports
By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The United States should scrap its long-standing restrictions1 hr ago
WantChinaTimes-News
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11 arrested for producing toxic capsules in Zhejiang
Eleven people have been arrested for production and sale of toxic empty capsules in east China's7 hrs ago -
Suspected Ebola cases declared negative in China
A health official in China said Tuesday that Ebola had been ruled out after tests on 20 suspected cases7 hrs ago -
Reward offered for capture of escaped inmates near Harbin
Police in northeast China's Heilongjiang province will offer cash rewards to those who help capture7 hrs ago