And another day from crazy land, complete with “savages,” restrictions, and conspiracies, comes to a close:
"We've become too loud for people to handle, so people want to silence us." — Greta Thunberg
House Democrats take first steps in Trump impeachment inquiry.
The White House restricted access to transcripts of Trump's calls containing sensitive conversations with Putin & Saudi Arabian leaders.
"Jeff Flake: 'At least 35' GOP senators would vote to remove Trump if vote was private" Take it for what it's worth. Flake’s flakey.
Trump administration changed foreign-leader call-storage methods after leaks. Because he has so much to hide.
An 18-month probe by the Senate Finance Committee's Democratic staff found that the NRA underwrote political access for Russian nationals Maria Butina and Alexander Torshin more than previously known — even though the two had declared ties to the Kremlin.
More research finds “stand your ground” laws lead to more homicides. It was never about safety. It was only about legalizing the killing of people of color.
Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid concern over the mysterious lung illness that has sickened hundreds of people and killed more than a dozen across the country.
Man accused of using drone to airdrop explosives onto ex-girlfriend's property. You knew this would be coming at some point. Here it is.
Indiana school that gave 5th graders two days to break up apologizes for dating policy.
Why straight A’s may indicate poor learning – report from an unusual study.
Google made computer science history recently. Its quantum computer performed a task in 200 seconds that would have taken the world's fastest supercomputer 100,000 years.
New research promises electric car batteries that last for a million miles.
'Clitoris' is not a dirty word – but society's fear of it has disastrous consequences.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Monday, September 16, 2019
Monday, September 16, 2019
And the first day with no stories about the POTUS comes to a close:
“Never mind a world that can’t see past brutality.” -- Ric Ocasek
“To me, the glass is always half full, never half empty.” Eddie Money
Edward Snowden says the government is in your phone, insists he only wanted to 'reform' the NSA.
Most adults unaware of link between HPV and oral, penile and anal cancers. He called the vast gap in public awareness shocking, and suggested it's one reason why national HPV vaccination rates are so low. Get your kids vaccinated, people. And you, too.
'I have something': Even non-NFLers show signs of CTE. Please stop watching NFL and college football. And for the sake of your children, please don’t let them play this horrible sport.
Many U.S. women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens.
The 10-year-old girl who contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming has died.
Some good news for nap fanatics -- a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Most massive neutron star ever detected strains the limits of physics.
Huge, mysterious 'bubbles' discovered at the heart of the Milky Way.
First commercial space hotel to have low-gravity basketball, rock climbing.
RIP Ric Ocasek. He was 75.
RIP Eddie Money. He was 70.
“There’s more to light than the opposite of dark.” -- Ric Ocasek
“It’s very important to give back to the community and do anything you can.” -- Eddie Money
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
“Never mind a world that can’t see past brutality.” -- Ric Ocasek
“To me, the glass is always half full, never half empty.” Eddie Money
Edward Snowden says the government is in your phone, insists he only wanted to 'reform' the NSA.
Most adults unaware of link between HPV and oral, penile and anal cancers. He called the vast gap in public awareness shocking, and suggested it's one reason why national HPV vaccination rates are so low. Get your kids vaccinated, people. And you, too.
'I have something': Even non-NFLers show signs of CTE. Please stop watching NFL and college football. And for the sake of your children, please don’t let them play this horrible sport.
Many U.S. women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens.
The 10-year-old girl who contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming has died.
Some good news for nap fanatics -- a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Most massive neutron star ever detected strains the limits of physics.
Huge, mysterious 'bubbles' discovered at the heart of the Milky Way.
First commercial space hotel to have low-gravity basketball, rock climbing.
RIP Ric Ocasek. He was 75.
RIP Eddie Money. He was 70.
“There’s more to light than the opposite of dark.” -- Ric Ocasek
“It’s very important to give back to the community and do anything you can.” -- Eddie Money
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Monday, September 9, 2019
And another day of intelligence, mental illness, and breaking the silence comes to a close:
“Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.” -- Samuel Goldwyn
The 3.5% Rule. Looking at hundreds of campaigns over the last century, Chenoweth found that nonviolent campaigns are twice as likely to achieve their goals as violent campaigns. And although the exact dynamics will depend on many factors, she has shown it takes around 3.5% of the population actively participating in the protests to ensure serious political change.
Trump admin considers monitoring people with mental illness to prevent shootings. First they came for those with mental illness...
The US extracted one of its top spies from Russia in 2017, worried about exposure and Trump’s handling of intelligence.
‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence. “We’re not a school; we’re a real estate hedge fund,” said a senior university official with inside knowledge of Liberty’s finances. “We’re not educating; we’re buying real estate every year and taking students’ money to do it.” Jerry Falwell Jr. is a horrible person.
End child marriage in the U.S.? You might be surprised at who's opposed. 'Well, Joseph married Mary when she was 8. If it was good enough for God, why shouldn't it be good enough for us?'
Republicans move to nix primaries in show of support for Trump. It is not unprecedented for state Republicans or Democrats to decide not to hold a presidential primary when an incumbent is running essentially uncontested. What is different in this election, however, is that a number of Republicans have expressed interest in challenging Trump.
Amazon office workers plan to strike over company's inaction on climate change.
Future health of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, downgraded to "very poor" due to rising water temperatures.
'It can kill you in seconds': the deadly algae on Brittany's beaches.
There is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction – even suspicion – among the U,S, public about the role colleges play in society and these views are increasingly linked to partisanship.
CDC says "people should consider not using e-cigarette products" while it investigates soaring number of illnesses. Five deaths from vaping-related illnesses have been confirmed.
Vegetarians are often health conscious, so it may come as a surprise that a study released in the British Medical Journal this week found vegetarians have a 20% higher risk of stroke than people who eat meat. When researchers analyzed hemorrhage strokes, or strokes caused by a brain bleed, vegetarians had 43% higher risk than meat eaters.
A Teen Boy's Diet of Fries and Sausage Led to Blindness, According to a New Case Study.
Scientists Just Detected Brain Waves in Mini Lab-Grown Brains.
Deaths From Red Light Running At A 10-Year High, AAA Study Finds.
Suicide rates are on the rise, especially in rural America, according to a new study.
A Catholic school removes 'Harry Potter' from its shelves, claiming the books' spells are real. “These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true," his letter reads. "The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the texts." Yes, you read that correctly.
Left-handers' DNA markers found for 1st time. They may be better at language.
New species of dinosaur discovered in Japan.
Two-year pilot program to find ways to give students more time to eat lunch.
Bank accidentally put $120,000 in couple's account. They were arrested for spending it.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
“Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.” -- Samuel Goldwyn
The 3.5% Rule. Looking at hundreds of campaigns over the last century, Chenoweth found that nonviolent campaigns are twice as likely to achieve their goals as violent campaigns. And although the exact dynamics will depend on many factors, she has shown it takes around 3.5% of the population actively participating in the protests to ensure serious political change.
Trump admin considers monitoring people with mental illness to prevent shootings. First they came for those with mental illness...
The US extracted one of its top spies from Russia in 2017, worried about exposure and Trump’s handling of intelligence.
‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence. “We’re not a school; we’re a real estate hedge fund,” said a senior university official with inside knowledge of Liberty’s finances. “We’re not educating; we’re buying real estate every year and taking students’ money to do it.” Jerry Falwell Jr. is a horrible person.
End child marriage in the U.S.? You might be surprised at who's opposed. 'Well, Joseph married Mary when she was 8. If it was good enough for God, why shouldn't it be good enough for us?'
Republicans move to nix primaries in show of support for Trump. It is not unprecedented for state Republicans or Democrats to decide not to hold a presidential primary when an incumbent is running essentially uncontested. What is different in this election, however, is that a number of Republicans have expressed interest in challenging Trump.
Amazon office workers plan to strike over company's inaction on climate change.
Future health of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, downgraded to "very poor" due to rising water temperatures.
'It can kill you in seconds': the deadly algae on Brittany's beaches.
There is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction – even suspicion – among the U,S, public about the role colleges play in society and these views are increasingly linked to partisanship.
CDC says "people should consider not using e-cigarette products" while it investigates soaring number of illnesses. Five deaths from vaping-related illnesses have been confirmed.
Vegetarians are often health conscious, so it may come as a surprise that a study released in the British Medical Journal this week found vegetarians have a 20% higher risk of stroke than people who eat meat. When researchers analyzed hemorrhage strokes, or strokes caused by a brain bleed, vegetarians had 43% higher risk than meat eaters.
A Teen Boy's Diet of Fries and Sausage Led to Blindness, According to a New Case Study.
Scientists Just Detected Brain Waves in Mini Lab-Grown Brains.
Deaths From Red Light Running At A 10-Year High, AAA Study Finds.
Suicide rates are on the rise, especially in rural America, according to a new study.
A Catholic school removes 'Harry Potter' from its shelves, claiming the books' spells are real. “These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true," his letter reads. "The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the texts." Yes, you read that correctly.
Left-handers' DNA markers found for 1st time. They may be better at language.
New species of dinosaur discovered in Japan.
Two-year pilot program to find ways to give students more time to eat lunch.
Bank accidentally put $120,000 in couple's account. They were arrested for spending it.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
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