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Build Infrastructure Not Bombs

Meteorology SueInCa - January 25, 2011 9

Because the US and California put off doing today what can be done tomorrow, 45% of the nations' fruits and vegetable is now gone and most of California's water supply - contaminated.

“War and Peace”, sans Tolstoy

Biology whatsthatsound - January 6, 2011 54

"My own suspicion is that the Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose." -J.B.S. Haldane, geneticist and...

21st Century Real Estate

Astronomy dildenusa - April 18, 2010 25

In July of 1969 I was eighteen years old and a United States Air Force mechanic stationed at Luke Air Force Base outside Phoenix...

I Think, Therefore I’m Nuts!

Biology whatsthatsound - March 16, 2010 78

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,That the sons...

Stage 1: Unity ruminations

Astronomy FrankenPC - March 5, 2010 16

I recently saw a vid on why we haven't encountered any signs of intelligent life in the universe. I can't cite any reference on...

First Planet Pop Quiz

Chemistry KQµårk 死神 - February 3, 2010 5

OK I get the feeling some of you did not do your home work so here is a pop quiz. Who is Ruckusium and what...

Periodic Table of Dangerous Elements

Chemistry KQµårk 死神 - February 2, 2010 29

The Planet now has it's very own political parody of the Periodic Table. I first want to thank everyone who helped me with the...

UPDATE #2: NEW! Periodic Table of Criminal Elements

Chemistry KQµårk 死神 - January 31, 2010 99

I need your help because my ideas are drying up. This is what I have so far and I've thought of about a dozen...

You Can Run Scientific Experiments in Your Own Home

Astronomy KQµårk 死神 - January 23, 2010 13

One of the things I found out about years ago that too many people have not heard of today is how you can use...

Dark Matter (WIMPS) the other Holy Grail in Particle Physics

Astronomy KQµårk 死神 - January 1, 2010 90

The Higgs Boson aka the "God Particle" is the talk of the popular science community now because billions and billions of Euros were spend...

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Corporate America’s Newest Activist Investor: Donald Trump

The president is demanding government stakes in U.S. companies and cuts of their revenue. Experts see some similarities to state-managed capitalism in other parts of the world. [...]

Intel's Downfall Underlines How Even Tech Giants Can Fade

The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s journey from icon to a government project, with the sale of a 10 percent stake to the Trump administration, underlines how even the mightiest in tech can fall. [...]

Lisa Cook, Who Broke Ground at the Fed, Faces Attack by Trump

The first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve board, Ms. Cook has long been a pathbreaker in a field dominated by white men. [...]

In Trump’s Second Term, Far-Right Agenda Enters the Mainstream

President Trump has embraced an array of far-right views and talking points in ways that have delighted many right-wing activists who have long supported those ideas. [...]

What Counts as a ‘National Emergency’?

In his seven months back in office, President Trump has declared nine national emergencies, plus a “crime emergency” in Washington. Those emergency declarations have been used to justify hundreds of actions — including immigration measures, sweeping tariffs and energy deregulation — that would typically require congressional approval or lengthy regulatory review, according to a New York Times analysis of presidential documents. [...]

As Trump Targets the Smithsonian, Museums Across the U.S. Feel a Chill

Some museums are changing or canceling exhibits, especially those that involve artworks that engage with gender, sexuality and race. [...]

Pentagon Fires the Defense Intelligence Agency Chief

The move comes weeks after the agency drafted a preliminary report contradicting President Trump’s contention that U.S. strikes had “obliterated” nuclear sites in Iran. [...]

After Gaza Famine Report, U.S. Is Mostly Silent and Israel Defiant

The White House has not commented on a report finding famine in Gaza. Analysts say that absent U.S. pressure, Israel is unlikely to change course. [...]

5 Takeaways From Ghislaine Maxwell’s Interview About Jeffrey Epstein

In a courthouse interview with the deputy attorney general, Ms. Maxwell, who has been convicted of sex trafficking, maintained that President Trump and other famous figures were not involved. [...]

Can Redesigns of Wagner Park and East River Park Save Lower Manhattan?

Two new parks fortifying the city’s coastline survived a bureaucratic gantlet that reveals why progress so often feels stuck. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine. [...]

Ghislaine Maxwell denies seeing 'inappropriate' conduct by Trump

Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. [...]

What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week. [...]

Man who alleged hundreds were raped and buried in Indian temple town arrested

The former temple cleaner's startling claims threw the town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka into turmoil. [...]

South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean troops crossing border

Pyongyang's state media call the shots a "deliberate provocation", as the South Korean leader begins visit to US and Japan. [...]

Pentagon fires intelligence agency chief after Iran attack assessment

The firing comes just weeks after a White House rebuke of a leaked intelligence report assessing the impact of US strikes on Iran. [...]

FBI searches home of Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton

Bolton served in Trump's first administration but has since become a fierce critic of the president. [...]

Famine in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says

A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions. [...]

Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response

The records shed light on the investigation of the black teenager's death, which galvanised the US civil rights movement. [...]

Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says

Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace. [...]

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Build Infrastructure Not Bombs

“War and Peace”, sans Tolstoy

21st Century Real Estate

I Think, Therefore I’m Nuts!

Stage 1: Unity ruminations

First Planet Pop Quiz

Periodic Table of Dangerous Elements

UPDATE #2: NEW! Periodic Table of Criminal Elements

You Can Run Scientific Experiments in Your Own Home

Dark Matter (WIMPS) the other Holy Grail in Particle Physics

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