Current — Nuclear Energy

• Was the Fukushima-Daiichi Incident the Final Nail in Nuclear Energy’s Coffin?

  

  Today is the two-year anniversary of the tsunami that swamped parts of eastern Japan. Among the ongoing effects of this event was a re-chilling of attitudes... Read more

  The 11 march 2013 by   Berniegourley
  SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• Following Germany’s Example? Japan Unveils Zero Nuclear Energy Plan

  

  This week, the Japanese government will issue a new energy plan incorporating the ruling Democratic Party of Japan’s (DPJ) recommendation that the government... Read more

  The 17 september 2012 by   2ndgreenrevolution
  ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Japan Needs Nuclear Energy for National Defense

  Although the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Shock has led Prime Minister Naoto Kan to declare denuclearization of energy sources, Japan needs to maintain nuclear... Read more

  The 23 august 2011 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• “The Dawn of Grace” by Vijendra Rao

  Repost from the old site. Nice article about India from the old site. Touches on many familiar issues and will be of interest to everyone on this site who is... Read more

  8 hours, 34 minutes ago by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• North Korea Primer

  Repost from the old site.By now you surely have heard that North Korea has a nuclear bomb and has tested it, although the bomb appears very small, the test did... Read more

  10 hours, 30 minutes ago by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Animals In Space, Then & Now

  

  This image shows scientific equipment for studying mice, BIOS MLZH 01, to be flown on the Bion-M1 mission. CREDIT: Institute of Biomedical Problems of the... Read more

  The 24 may 2013 by   Phoenixwriter
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY

• DR Congo Waits On Funding For World’s Largest Hydropower Project

  

  The existing Inga I dam on the Congo River. Photograph: ReutersCross Posted from The GuardianThe world’s largest set of dams has moved closer to construction,... Read more

  The 24 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Windmills of the Night, Balliang, Victoria.

  

  Night photography has its challenges. Here we go again. Following on from the theme in the last post, this will detail stumbling around in the dark trying to... Read more

  The 24 may 2013 by   Hikingfiasco
  OUTDOORS, TREK

• Resistance in Ohio, Fracking’s Dumping Ground

  

  Mike Ludwig, TruthoutThis is the third installment of Truthout’s Fracking Road Trip series.The Ohio River valley is lush in the spring. Read more

  The 24 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel Suggests EU 30% Renewable Energy Target for 2030

  

  Recently, Siemens AG suggested that the EU should build solar farms in sunny places. Now, Ditlev Engel, the CEO of Vestas Wind Systems A/S—a Danish manufacturer... Read more

  The 23 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Links Between #Golf and Skin Cancer-Which Tour Players Had It?

  

  After receiving a golf press release about "Melanoma May" I realized that the probability of skin cancer during this season merited another blog which will... Read more

  The 23 may 2013 by   Golfforbeginners
  GOLF, SPORTS

• My Next Thirty Years

  

  Me & My Friends - Niagara Falls 2005 The New Year of 2007 began with my seventh chemo treatment on January 11 and I can say with certainty that each one is... Read more

  The 23 may 2013 by   Countesstt
  COMMUNITY, DIARIES, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Gen. Kim Kyok Sik Lands at KPA General Staff

  

  Gen. Kim Kyok Sik (annotated in a yellow box) was part of a group that saw off VMar Choe Ryong Hae (1) and a senior DPRK delegation on a trip to China at... Read more

  The 23 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Choe Ryong Hae Arrives in Beijing for 3 Day Visit

  

  VMar Choe Ryong, Director of the KPA General Political Department and Member of the KWP Political Bureau Presidium, poses for a commemorative photograph at... Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Talkin’ About: The Wrath of Spock and Puny Klingons in Star Trek Into Darkness...

  

  Klingons, a tribble, the worst kept secret of the summer, and Alice Eve in her underwear for no real reason. There is all of that and more in J. J. Abrams’... Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO

• Top 20 Companies to Boycott

  

  It’s hard to limit a top 10 list of bad, immoral, lying, cheating, stealing, bastard companies. In fact, it’s so hard my top 10 became a top 20! Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Maritime Museum for Dallas is in the Works

  

  Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Medrano PRESS RELEASE: Noting it will boost tourism, inspire patriotism and serve as an economic catalyst for Southern Dallas and the... Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Ohsocynthia
  DESTINATIONS

• Asphalt Sealer For Driveway : How To Find Best Type

  . Asphalt sealers are used for sealcoating driveways made with asphalt. They are not absolutely essential for application, but they provide protection from... Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Kulwant
  LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Wild & Queer Ecologies

  

  by Russ McSpadden / from the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Earth First! Journal, Vol. I, 2010Wilderness, the biodiversity of life that exists where sexual... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Daft Punk, the National, Majical Cloudz

  

  Though we're almost completely deaf from the roaring buzz that's constantly engulfed Daft Punk's fourth record, we're still excited to fully experience their... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Thewildhoneypie
  ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Supply Chains: Growing Risk, Less Preparedness

  

  In spite of the numerous supply chain disruptions that have occurred over the past several years, results from "the 2013 Aon Global Risk Management Survey... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Stephendeangelis
  BUSINESS, SCIENCE, TECH

• 10 Worst Civilian Nuclear Accidents In History

  

  image credit In 1945, towards the end of World War Two, two different atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Gerard
  SCIENCE

• Nation’s Largest Uranium Mine Planned for N.M.

  

  Michael Hartranft / Albuquerque JournalIt’s been more than a dozen years since the last uranium ore was mined in New Mexico, but a Canada-based company and a... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Dillinger Escape Plan’s “One Of Us Is The Killer” Lights A Fire Of Inspiration

  

  Dillinger Escape Plan are back with the newly released “One Of Us Is The Killer”, out now via Sumerian Records. They’re a band that continually evolve, and to... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Indiemusicpromo
  ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• DPRK Premier Visits Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex and Construction Projects...

  

  DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) examines production at the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) DPRK state media reported on 20 May (Monday)... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Science of Sound and Why You Need to Know It!

  

  Moving through the 5 primary senses we arrive at sound. Having covered sight and touch, it’s now time to talk about the important role our hearing plays in our... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Rohan
  ENTERTAINMENT

• Wake up Pakistan: Its Now Or Never

  Imran khan has been shouting the slogans of changing the country. But has anyone ever realized how that change will come into act. The very first step he has... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Azharnadeem
  SOCIETY

• The 5 Travel Essentials From Neutrogena

  

  Whether you’re taking off to a remote paradise island, or you’re headed for some city retail bliss, you want to look your best without packing the entire... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Thesidetalk
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DPRK Premier Visits Steel Complex, Cement Plant Children’s Hosptial and Trade...

  

  DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) is briefed about the Ryonha Machinery Company’s exhibition at the 16th annual Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair at... Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Anti-Nukes Protest in Taiwan Draws 10,000

  

  Cross Posted from xinhuanetAbout 10,000 people took to the street in Taipei on Sunday to protest against further development of nuclear power on the island. Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Dark Horse August 2013 Solicitations

  

  Dark Horse August 2013 Releases <img title="STAR WARS #8" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float:... Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Comicscritic
  COMIC BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT

• Dammit, Jim, What the Hell's the Matter with This Movie?!

  

  SPOILER WARNINGWhile the first JJ Abrams Star Trek film was far from flawless, it managed to reboot the saga in a mainly amicable light, comprising a capable... Read more

  The 18 may 2013 by   Virginiamae
  ENTERTAINMENT

• Japanese Nuke Protestors Start Hunger Strike

  

  Cross Posted from JapanTimes Opponents of nuclear power started a hunger strike Thursday to press the government to drop a lawsuit demanding they remove their... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Go Potty, Or Get off the Pot

  

  First, I want to say I had no problems being potty-trained as a kid. My mom just opened the door, let me and our St. Bernard out into the backyard and said,... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Gswaterman
  HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Testimony Shows Why U.S. Position on Iran is Laughable

  

  The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on American policy toward Iran with a lot of information that seems almost humorous when compared... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Paul Phillips
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• GPS Tracking and Recent Solar Flares: The Potential Effects of Space Weather

  

  Both NASA and Japanese scientists warn that recent solar flares could potentially disrupt GPS tracking, as well as other applications that rely on the GPS... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Easytracgps
  GADGETS, TECH

• Daily Headline – 16/05/13

  

  A day of Islam…Today, like many days, the world news is dominated by Islam and as usual, for all the wrong reasons.EgyptIslamist gunmen kidnap seven Egypt... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Sun is a Very Special Star...

  

  I work in a kindergarten class as a teacher's aide. The teacher was teaching nursery rhymes, and we were reading "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Burden of Canon: Can We Talk About Arrow’s Oliver, Laurel & Felicity Problem?

  

  So, it finally happened: on last week’s episode of CW’s Green Arrow origins show Arrow, Oliver Queen (Stephen Arnell) and Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy) sliced... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Japan as the Bulwark Against Red China to Defend US and Asia Pacific Nations

  China’s expansionist ambition and North Korea’s nuclear brinkmanship diplomacy intensify tension in East Asia. Particularly, tightrope foreign policy is require... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ten Doctor Who Villains Who Deserve a Comeback

  

  As part of the current series of Doctor Who we’ve seen some new mosters like the Snowmen, Crooked Man and the upcoming Whispermen. We’ve also had the classics... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   House Of Geekery
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Graphene Redefines Electric Current, Literally

  

  Electron pumps made from graphene work ten times faster (Image: Malcolm Connolly, NPL/Cambridge) A new joint innovation by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• TEDxCERN

  

  Not content with crossing the borders of human understanding of the fabric of the space and time by smashing subatomic particles together in order to reconstruc... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Richpickings
  CULTURE, SCIENCE

• Causes and Effects of Global Dimming

  

  What is Global Dimming? Global dimming is defined as the decrease in the amounts of solar radiation reaching the surface of the Earth. The by-product of fossil... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Rinkesh
  ENVIRONMENT

• S.H.I.E.L.D, a Vampire Diaries Spin-Off & 12 Other Geek-tastic New Shows...

  

  Every year writers look at each network’s new schedule, always announced around this time, and notice how many of the new shows share similar concepts or come... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• General Petraeus To Testify On Benghazi This Week

  

  Yep, I’m going to beat Benghazi Like A Dead Horse.OK, This article looks like things are going to rock and roll whenGeneral Petraeus Testifies this week. Seems... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• So, My Laptop Has WIFI Capability - Why Aren't I Internetting for Free Then?

  

  I've got this laptop and it connects to my isp or Internet Service Provider's wireless router via the WIFI ON button. Now, this means my humble laptop's wireles... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• A Mother's Battle, and Survival, Against Cancer

  

  I am honoured to share with you a story of the hardest battle a mother can fight - against death itself. A story that is undoubtedly an inspiration to us all.... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Sandinmytoestk
  COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• DPRK Premier Visits Pukchang Thermal Power Complex and Cooperative Farm

  

  DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju tours the Pukch’ang Thermal Power Complex in Pukch’ang County, South P’yo’ngan Province (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) DPRK state... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Uprooted: What Fuels Such an Absolute Commitment to a Cause?

  

  by Sarah Pike, Cross Posted from Aeon MagazineJulia Butterfly Hill spent 738 days living in a 55m California Redwood tree in a successful attempt to prevent... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Nightmare - Tilted Earth Holocaust Planet - WE MADE THIS!

  

  time of this nightmare, 0530 hoursIt was a special breed of Human Female who 'designed the world' as we knew it. The (0530 hours) dream was set in a Digital... Read more

  The 11 may 2013 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• SINTEF Looks Into Ways to Develop Heavy Oil Fields

  

  In SINTEF’s Multiphase Laboratory, these scientists have been gathering measurement data that show how tomorrow’s viscous oils will behave as they are brought... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Scientists Use Cyborg Plants to Harvest Solar Energy

  

  Our star, the Sun, provides most of the energy on this planet. (Essentially, all the energy except for nuclear, comes directly or indirectly from it. Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Unbelieving Believers

  Our transition to New England has been nothing short of the most tumultuous upheaval imagineable. It’s been shell-shocking, heart-wrenching, and emotionally... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Caryschmidt
  RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Today I Bring You Skippy’s Version Of The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

  

  my friends today i bring you “yellow journalism ” at it’s best. I am not going to tell you I checked all the links, nor can I verify all the accusations i... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Romantic Love, Conversation, Biology, and Culture

  Note: This post grew out of reflection on older earlier post on bundling.This was also cross-posted at The Valve, now closed for renovation. Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Bbenzon
  CULTURE, PHILOSOPHY, SOCIETY

• 83-year-old Nun and 2 Others Convicted of Sabotage

  

  Cross Posted from BBC NewsAn elderly Catholic nun and two peace activists have been convicted for damage they caused while breaking into a US nuclear defense... Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• When Cancer Disappears

  : The Curious Phenomenon of “Unexpected Remission” By Kelly A. Turner, PhD PART 1We’ve all heard a story like this one. After trying all that Western medicine... Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Phoenixwriter
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY

• Victory Day Preparations, Parades Bring a Sense of Belonging

  

  Tomorrow, 9 May, will mark the 68th anniversary of the end of the “Great Patriotic War” (called World War II in the West) and another grand parade will roll... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Out of Ashes, the Phoenix Rose

  

  Linus Pauling Jr., October 14, 2011.[Coda to our history of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine]Linus Pauling Science Center grand opening... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Scarc
  HISTORY, SCIENCE

• Fluorescent Dye Increases Solar Cells’ Efficiency

  

  Scientists at Yale think that for some solar cells the future may be fluorescent. While many may believe that the purpose of a solar cell is to absorb light, no... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Big Data and Better Health

  

  In late 2011, you might have read that IBM and healthcare provider WellPoint Inc., the nation's largest insurer by membership, were teaming together to... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Stephendeangelis
  BUSINESS, SCIENCE, TECH

• Real Kids Shades: Protective and Fashionable Sunglasses for Baby and Kids (Revie...

  

  Real Kids Shades is a fantastic company that produces high quality eye protection for children ages 0 to 12 years. Since being founded in 2002, their number... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Peaceloveorganicmommy
  FAMILY, ORGANIC, PARENTING

• Trivia Q&A;: May 7

  We had a small but enthusiastic crowd in The Mad Hatter for Trivia on Tuesday night. And it was a night for team of There's Something Funny About Chemical... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Theomnipotentq
  BASEBALL, SPORTS

• From Paradox to Paradigm: Korea’s Green Growth Approach

  

  Consider the implications of each of the world’s major economies consciously shifting their growth paradigms towards a model of sustainable development, one in... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   2ndgreenrevolution
  ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Did Israel Use a Nuke at Damascus (likely Not). And Other News

  

  Here are a few things I thought were interesting. First, the USGS list of earthquakes over the last 7 days. I know the disclaimer at the top of their page says... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

  

  Hey ladies, It’s Cervical cancer awareness month and the Department of Health together with global pharmaceutical company MSD, and other medical societies will... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Sammysamsam
  HAIR & BEAUTY

• U.S. Should Stay Out Of Syrian Conflict

  

  (The above photo of the Syrian conflict is from The Guardian.) The conflict in Syria, between government and anti-government forces, is one of the bloodiest war... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ozone Layer and Causes of Ozone Depletion

  

  What is Ozone Layer? Ozone layer is a deep layer in earth’s atmosphere that contain ozone which is a naturally occurring molecule containing three oxygen atoms. Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Rinkesh
  ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE

• Hiroshima (BBC)

  Hiroshima is a documentary by BBC that educates people about Hiroshima, how it came to be and what its effects were. I learned a lot of things about Hiroshima... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Itszappy
  SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Storing Natural Gas in a Spent Mine in the Finger Lakes

  

  By IntuitFracking for natural gas, carbon sequestration for coal burning power plants, these are the new schemes that industrialists can choose to attain... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Kim Jong Un Watches U’nhasu Orchestra Concert

  

  Kim Jong Un (1) watches a concert by the U’nhasu Orchestra at the People’s Theater in Pyongyang. Those watching the concert with him include: Chief of the... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• “Realizing That Nuclear Engineering Would Never Satisfy the Deepest Desires of M...

  

  Via Deacon Greg, one man's odd path to the Catholic Church and on to ordination: The vocation stories of many priests begin with their families, where they... Read more

  The 04 may 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
  SOCIETY

• Learn About Thyroid Cancer Symptoms and Treatment

  

  Knowing the Thyroid cancer is really a disease that affects the thyroid. Within this resource center for thyroid cancer, topics for example... Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Rojer
  HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Today I Will Not Commit Accidental Financial Suicide

  %%bloglink%%I enjoy reading stories about dumb criminals such as these: When his .38 caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in... Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Mdelp
  BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Kim Jong Un Visits People’s Security Ministry and Watches Workers’ Sports...

  

  Kim Jong Un (1) on the plaza in front of the Ministry of People’s Security headquarters in Pyongyang, prior to commemorative photo-ops on May Day (1 May) in... Read more

  The 02 may 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Arrow "The Undertaking" Review

  The month of May is exciting for TV watchers. Seasons come together in the month of May, as the weather truly turns to beauty, with the promises of excitement... Read more

  The 02 may 2013 by   Tvwiththefoot
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Leaks, Rats and Radioactivity: Fukushima’s Nuclear Cleanup Is Faltering

  

  by Bryan Walsh, cross posted from Time:Honestly, if the consequences weren’t potentially so dire, the ongoing struggles to clean up the Fukushima Daiichi nuclea... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Kamm v. Oborne

  Well, well, well, here's a turn up for the book - and, yes, I'm in tired old cliché mode tonight, or at least, I'm tired after a day grass-cutting in the... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Davidduff
  HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Favorite Film Discoveries, April 2013

  

  1. The Age of the Medici (Roberto Rossellini, 1973)Rossellini makes something miraculous, a work dense with political intrigue and historical upheaval, yet one... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Jake Cole
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, MUSIC, TV & VIDEO

• Chernobyl, 27 Years Later

  

  image credit: bbcworldservice cc Last Friday was the anniversary of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history. On April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclea... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Gerard
  CULTURE, HISTORY

• Midnight Delight! A Brand New Excerpt of HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GUIDE TO GRACIOUS...

  

  This was my birthday month. I'm one year younger, and one year wiser. (Think "Benjamin Button." Um... Yeah right, sure.) As do most wise people, I don't... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Josiebrown
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• S&S; News: US PS Store Update for April 30th

  

  Sony has updated the US PS Store, and it's a massive update, you can check out the full update below. PS3 Full Game Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 ($19.99) The most... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Sameo452005
  GAMING, TECH

• The Sopranos: Christopher in “Pine Barrens”

  

  Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti in “Pine Barrens”, the eleventh episode of the third season of The Sopranos. Vitals Michael Imperioli as... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Nguzan
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Watch Your Language, Nurse Lady.

  

  The hospital where Goo receives her treatment – I LOVE EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO WORKS THERE. Except for this one transport guy that I almost had to go Jackie Cha... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Mediocremom
  FAMILY, PARENTING

• Barack Obama's Diary: The Closet Opens

  Dear Diary: I'm on a comedic roll. After my masterful speech at the White House Correspondent's dinner, I decided to add some wisecracks to my speech at the... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Hughvw
  DEBATE, POLITICS

• DPRK Premier Visits Coal Mine

  

  DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju (1) looks at a piece of equipment during a tour of the Sunchon Area Coal Mining Complex in South Pyongan Province (Photo:... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Michael_nklw
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Know-How of the Universe : Massive Stars

  

  Massive stars are none other than a big and giant stars. Massive stars have a mass at least three times that of the Sun and some are as massive as about 50 suns. Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Atul Kumar Pandey
  CURRENT, TECH

• Know-How of the Universe : Small Stars

  

  Small stars have a mass of up to about one and a half time that of the Sun. They begin to form when a region of higher density in a nebula condenses into a... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Atul Kumar Pandey
  CURRENT, TECH

• One of My Favorite Scenes in THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GUIDE to GRACIOUS KILLING

  

  Whenever a re-read a book I've written, invariably I'll run across a scene that made me laugh, cry, or shiver with delight as I wrote it. This scene, in The... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Josiebrown
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Why Doctor Who’s “A Journey to the Center of the Tardis” Was One Re-Set Button...

  

  Doctor Who just potentially flashed a giant middle finger to its audience last night with the giant reset-button conclusion to “Journey to the Center of the... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO

• Seven Signs Your Country Has an Environmental Problem

  

  1. It’s almost always hazy – and not just in the cities. The particulate matter pollution makes even sunny days appear like it’s about to rain. Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Bradshaw
  ENVIRONMENT

• 10 Key Risk Factors to Minimize for Startup Success

  

  You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Martinzwilling
  BUSINESS, CAREER

• USA Bad, Puppies Good: Two Postcards for Sale in North Korea; Earthquakes,...

  

  Don't forget about North Korea. They still hate us. Photo by David Guttenfelder, National GeographicThe scare of earlier this month seems to have died down. Onl... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Sequels, Like Pregnancy, Are Best Planned...

  

  The quickest way to succeed as an indie author is to write a series in a popular genre. Failing this, write consistently in one genre. Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Lexi Revellian
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Know-How of the Universe : Stars

  

  Stars are bodies of hot and glowing gas that are born in nebulae. They vary enormously in size, mass and temperature. Diameters range from about 450 times... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Atul Kumar Pandey
  CURRENT, TECH

• Should We Respect North Korea?

  

  The short and obvious answer to this question is of course not, they are not worthy of any respect at all. Their actions are ridiculous, dangerous, and the... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Smudger
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Syria’s Red Line – Or Is It Merely Pinkish?

  

  Reuters, March 23, near Aleppo. (Humans died too)There is good evidence (soil samples, victim images) that Syria’s regime has used chemical weapons (Sarin, and... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Fsrcoin
  CULTURE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Nanoscale Coating Improves Solar Cell Efficiency

  

  Scientists from the Aalto University offer yet another way of using nanostructures to improve solar cell efficiency. A new nanoscale coating technique can... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• The Armenian Genocide Still Denied by Turkey (and Azerbaijan)

  

  Armenian as well other people around the world paid homage to the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide implemented by the Ottoma... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY