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Suspicious letters sent to White House, NY mayor
Suspicious letters sent to White House, NY mayor (via AFP) A suspicious letter addressed to the White House and "similar" to an apparently poison-laced letter sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted, the Secret Service said Thursday. "The White House mail screening facility intercepted a letter addressed to the White House that was similar… … [Read more...] about Suspicious letters sent to White House, NY mayor
Obama approval ratings down amid political flaps
Obama approval ratings down amid political flaps (via AFP) President Barack Obama's approval ratings took a hit over the past month as he wrestled with controversies over the IRS, Benghazi and the seizure of journalists' phone records, a poll showed Thursday. The Quinnipiac poll found that 49 percent of those surveyed had a negative opinion of Obama's job… … [Read more...] about Obama approval ratings down amid political flaps
The Superself: Genome, Menome, and Wenome
[This is the fourth post in the series Why Everything You Know about Your "Self" Is Wrong. The series explores how our understanding of selfhood affects our sense of individuality, our interpersonal relationships, and our politics.] Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent Of everything you think, And of everything you do, Is for yourself — And there isn’t one. — Wei Wu … [Read more...] about The Superself: Genome, Menome, and Wenome
John F. Kennedy: ‘Fascinated’ … and Puzzled, by Hitler’s Germany (Der Spiegel, Germany)
As is often the case, the English-language write-thrus of this review of a new book about John F. Kennedy's time in Germany left out some important details by playing up the 20-year-old JFK's 'fascination' with Hitler's regime, without mentioning the misgivings the future president expressed. This this is the entire German-language review of the book, the title of which … [Read more...] about John F. Kennedy: ‘Fascinated’ … and Puzzled, by Hitler’s Germany (Der Spiegel, Germany)
REVEALED: Fearing Extradition, FARC Guerillas Reach Out to U.S. Authorities (El Espectador, Colombia)
With the Colombian government and FARC rebels nearing the end game for the rebel group's 50-year insurgency, Colombia's El Espectador is reporting that the guerrillas are nervous. According to this article by reporters María del Rosario Arrazola and Juan David Laverde Palma, before laying down their arms, FARC commanders want assurances from Washington that they will not be … [Read more...] about REVEALED: Fearing Extradition, FARC Guerillas Reach Out to U.S. Authorities (El Espectador, Colombia)
Fox News’ Erick Erickson: Anti-Science to Reject That Men Should Dominate Women
With Rep. Michele Bachmann's announcement that she won't seek reelection in 2014, we shouldn't be gung-ho that one nut has left the national political stage and we can exhale. There are more Haterade drinking conservative wingnuts left. Enter Fox News' Erick Erickson, who recently asserted that liberals who reject that men should dominate women are anti-science and the female … [Read more...] about Fox News’ Erick Erickson: Anti-Science to Reject That Men Should Dominate Women
Poll: Public Sentiment Grows for Special Prosecutor in IRS Scandal
A new Quinnipiac University poll find sentiment is growing and that the public four to one wants to see a Special Prosecutor to too look into the IRS scandal - but believes the economy is more important: American voters say 76 - 17 percent, including 63 - 30 percent among Democrats, that a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate charges the Internal Revenue … [Read more...] about Poll: Public Sentiment Grows for Special Prosecutor in IRS Scandal
Poll: Weiner Rising
Yes, there may be a second act in political history for Anthony Weiner, whose political prospects seemed limp after resigning from Congress after a sexting scandal. Weiner is rising in the polls: Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has asked for a second chance in politics and, already, he is in second place. A poll released yesterday found that not only is Weiner moving … [Read more...] about Poll: Weiner Rising
Artist’s Rendering of an Asteroid Capture
Fascinating. Via NASA: Artist's Rendering of an Asteroid Capture This artist's rendering shows what capturing an asteroid could look like. NASA's FY2014 budget proposal includes a plan to robotically capture a small near-Earth asteroid and redirect it safely to a stable orbit in the Earth-moon system where astronauts can visit and explore it. Performing these … [Read more...] about Artist’s Rendering of an Asteroid Capture
The GOP concocts a new Obama scandal (Guest Voice)
The GOP concocts a new Obama scandal (via NewsWorks) National Interest Dick [email protected] May 29, 2013 By Dick Polman Pssst...Did you hear about the new Obama scandal? The president is seeking to use his constitutional authority to nominate judges for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals! There are three vacancies on that Washington… … [Read more...] about The GOP concocts a new Obama scandal (Guest Voice)
Christie and Obama (Cartoon)
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Former Bush Official Said to Be Obama Pick to Lead F.B.I.
As the FBI sees it, the problem is that people are moving away from traditional communication systems like telephones onto computer systems like Skype. Eavesdropping on telephones used to be easy. The FBI would call the phone company, which would bring agents into a switching room and allow them to literally tap the wires with a pair of alligator clips and a tape recorder. In … [Read more...] about Former Bush Official Said to Be Obama Pick to Lead F.B.I.
Zombie plants? Frozen plants thaw and wake up from 400-year nap
Zombie plants? Frozen plants thaw and wake up from 400-year nap (via The Christian Science Monitor) This moss froze about 500 years ago, when it was covered by an advancing glacier. Now that the glaciers are in retreat, the exposed 'zombie' moss is growing again, in a petri dish in the lab of University of Alberta scientist Catherine La Farge.(Courtesy of the Catherine La … [Read more...] about Zombie plants? Frozen plants thaw and wake up from 400-year nap
Bachmannism’s legacy
WASHINGTON -- Maybe Bob Dole has more clout in the Republican Party than we think. He suggested on Sunday that the party put up a "closed for repairs" sign for the rest of the year. Then along comes Michele Bachmann declaring on Wednesday that she won't seek re-election. On the surface, Republicans will be happy that they won't have to answer for her exquisitely … [Read more...] about Bachmannism’s legacy
MSNBC Leans Downward: Ratings Tumbling (UPDATED)
MSNBC is leaning downwards. It's ratings are tumbling while Fox News remains in first place and CNN is climbing out of the cable news ratings basement. And the rumblings are now making it into news reports such as this one: a key reason for the MSNBC decline is the weak showing of All in With Chris Hayes. Many viewers are tuning out All In: HLN's wall-to-wall … [Read more...] about MSNBC Leans Downward: Ratings Tumbling (UPDATED)
The bell tolls for Michele Bachmann: Dana Milbank (Guest Voice)
The bell tolls for Michele Bachmann: Dana Milbank (via OregonLive.com) By Dana Milbank WASHINGTON -- Bob Dole must be some kind of prophet. Not 72 hours after Fox News aired the former Republican leader's suggestion that the GOP put out a "closed for repairs" sign, Michele Bachmann announced that she's going out of business. Just like that, the Republican conglomerate… … [Read more...] about The bell tolls for Michele Bachmann: Dana Milbank (Guest Voice)
Video: Where Garbage Goes
Here's the answer to what you've been pondering: Where garbage goes. And I always thought the answer was: "To Congress." … [Read more...] about Video: Where Garbage Goes
Bachmann Out (Cartoon)
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Russians Think Blood in Mammoth Carcass Could Help Them Clone It
Russian scientists find 'blood' in mammoth carcass (via AFP) Russian scientists claimed Wednesday they have discovered blood in the carcass of a woolly mammoth, adding that the rare find could boost their chances of cloning the prehistoric animal. An expedition led by Russian scientists earlier this month uncovered the well-preserved carcass of a female mammoth… … [Read more...] about Russians Think Blood in Mammoth Carcass Could Help Them Clone It