The Hayride
There
are times when the difference between a liberal stance on a particular
policy and a conservative position is a matter of opinion, or how much a
taxpayer will eventually have to...
Like
much of 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature will be remembered best in the
rear-view mirror. Whether it was the conservative watermark session
made possible by an era of good feelings...
It’s
New Year’s Eve, which means a lot of us will be drinking. Depending on
how 2019 went for you, you might be potentially drinking a lot. My Limit
is a free app that can help you monitor...
If
travel is in your plans for the first half of 2020, then you may want
to check out Southwest’s final sale of 2020. The airline is offering
deep discounts on some one-way flights today...
Top 50 athletes
How to keep resolutions
Dozens
of pro-Iran militiamen and supporters camped out at gates of embassy
overnightUS troops have fired teargas to disperse pro-Iran protesters
gathered outside the US embassy...
Fire
in early hours of New Year’s Day kills animals in monkey house at
Krefeld zooDozens of animals including gorillas, orangutans and
chimpanzees were killed at a zoo in the western...
It's
that time again. Ever since 2008, my final post of the year has been a
reflection of some sort -- not necessarily on stories from the past
year, but usually somewhat of an echo of what...
For
the better part of two decades, the cable industry has fought tooth and
nail to prevent having to sell cable channels individually (a la
carte). Historically, the cable industry's...
The deaths include a father and son who stayed behind to defend their home and farm equipment.
Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new "strategic weapon", but leaves room for US talks.
- Pope Francis showed his displeasure towards a visitor in St Peter's Square on New Year's Eve.
memeorandum
Thomas
Kaplan / New York Times: Pete Buttigieg's Campaign Says It Raised $24.7
Million in the Fourth Quarter — Mr. Buttigieg, who appears in strong
position in Iowa with a month...
Dave
Philipps / New York Times: From the Brig to Mar-a-Lago, Former Navy
SEAL Capitalizes on Newfound Fame — After receiving presidential
clemency, Edward Gallagher has left...
If
you must know, 2020 was a blast NSFW: Something for the Weekend, Sir?
Happy 2021, everyone! No, I haven't typed that wrong, I really do bring
greetings from the future. Someone launched...
The
circle is now complete. When I met you I was but the learner. Now, I am
the master. Y2K Welcome to Y2K, The Register's stagger through the
events of two decades ago, some of which are...
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.
Freeview blames weather for TV problems
2 days ago
Thousands of people are reporting issues receiving digital TV channels via Freeview.
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
A
giant leatherback turtle was reportedly hunted down and killed for her
meat in a violation of Indonesian law. The endangered reptile was
apparently preparing to lay her eggs when...
Two
antisemitic hate crimes have taken place recently in New Jersey: the
defacement of a synagogue and the toppling of a public menorah. These
are just the latest in a string of atrocities...
Allgeier
and Cline suggest that our model overestimates the contributions of
cryptobenthic fishes to coral reef functioning. However, their 20-year
model ignores the basic biological...
Seeing is believing
13 days ago
News at a glance
13 days ago
A
new six-month course will instruct doctors on how to treat patients who
believe they have been possessed. The course, which is being launched
at Ban...
This
enigmatic order has remained at the center of conspiracy theories and
historical debates for centuries. Patrick Masters, a lecturer in Film
Studi...
Broadcaster
in apparent attempt to avoid repeat of tribunal embarrassmentThe BBC
has approached women who are bringing equal pay cases against it to
discuss potential settlements...
Fire
in early hours of New Year’s Day kills animals in monkey house at
Krefeld zooDozens of animals including gorillas, orangutans and
chimpanzees were killed at a zoo in the western...
As the 2010s come to a close, it's time to revisit how some of the biggest space science stories shaped the decade.
From commercial crew to a flood of Mars missions, 2020 promises to be an exciting year for spaceflight.
The
National Security Council of Mongolia led by the country's president
has decided to write off the loans of all pensioners in the country
Up to 12 security personnel have been confirmed dead as fighting erupted in the northern Kunduz province on Wednesday
Hyperexcitable neurons in brain organoids
13 days ago
Redox catalysis in a ball mill
13 days ago
All Things Considered : NPR
Barman
Eddie Kim visits All Things Considered to share a drink for ringing in
2020. He named the whisky and vermouth cocktail for the vibes he's
hoping for in the new year, truth and clarity...
On
Dec. 31, 1979, NPR's Art Silverman told the story on this program of
his attempt to repair his car himself. We update the story with
surprising news about the car and its recipient...
Will A New Law To Curb Robocalls Make A Difference?
14 hours ago
AA Ireland says the government must introduce additional incentives to encourage people to purchase electric cars.
Developers have lodged plans for nearly 3,600 homes in four sites in Dublin and Cork.
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origin URL: NASA to Announce New Discoveries at Annual Astronomy
MeetingPortal origin nid: 457062Published: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 -
09:27Featured (stick to...
This
blog post originated in the 2018 Science Mission Directorate Science
and Technology Report. PROJECT Mars Helicopter KEY POINTS The Mars
Helicopter is a technology demonstration...
Few
things are better in this world than setting a goal and achieving it.
Just like when athletes experience a type of "runner's high" after a
race, so too does completing any goal produce...
How to Dress Up for a Disco Party
14 hours ago
Disco
outfits are known for their bright, funky colors and fun accessories.
When you go to a disco party, you want to make sure that your outfit is
as authentic as possible. Start by shopping...
Dear
LobeLog Reader: This is to let you know that, after more than 12 years
of continuous operation, LobeLog.com will be placed in internet aspic,
and our work will continue at ResponsibleStatecraft.org...
By
Robert E. Hunter French President Emanuel Macron has said, “What we
are currently experiencing is the brain death of NATO.” He attributes
much of that to his belief that “European...
Is Iran on the Edge of a Precipice?
a month ago
2020
marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed
women the right to vote, and we begin the new decade with a New Year's
Day special about one of the most influential...
Media
trailblazer Pat Mitchell is a person of many firsts. She was the first
woman president of PBS, CNN Productions and the Paley Center for Media,
formerly known as the Museum of Television...
Don't
put too much stock in all those New Year's predictions you're hearing
American politics in 2020. The one thing we can safely say is that
there's nothing that can be safely said...
President
Trump and his Russian counterpart have the coming year to deal with an
expiring nuclear treaty that will lapse just after the end of his first
term...
According to the market research firm Yougov , more than 1 in 5 Americans plans to participate in Dry January this year.
Breast Density Alerts Might Not Be Helping Women
21 hours ago
The
goal of dense breast notifications is to spur a conversation between a
woman and her health care provider. The provider can let a woman know
how having dense breast tissue affects...
- Olaparib is already approved for use in BRCA-mutated ovarian and breast cancers.