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PFT: TV host says Vikings should hit N.O. ‘like Katrina’ Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMHurricane Katrina - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena
Artist Lyda Craig transcends death with 'Intimate Obser´vations' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:22AMDuring her short life, Lyda Craig earned degrees in environmental science and art.
The Pill for Men, Human Cannonball Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:14AMDear Matt: What’s happening with the birth-control pill for men? I keep hearing about it every once in a while, but then nothing happens. Why is it so difficult to make one? It didn’t take this long to make the Pill for women.
Art in health Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:11PMDendrographology, the study of drawings of trees and their identifying characteristics, can become a valuable tool in character analysis and psychology.
Local artist featured in Rutgers show Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:49AMArtist combines love of biology and art for "Intimate Observations," a 23-piece exhibition of her work at the Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square in New Brunswick.
Desert Discovery Center report puts cost at $74 million Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:24PMA draft consultant's report released this week presents future scenarios for the Desert Discovery Center at Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve along with a $74 million cost that's higher than previous estimates.
Portraits of the colony Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:00AMIN the 19th century, most Australian artists came from England or various parts of Europe.
Other world literature Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:36AMFrom total believers to complete sceptics, the author of Mirage Men selects books that are 'informative, entertaining, puzzling or all three at once' Mark Pilkington is a writer with a fascination for the further shores of culture, science and belief. He also publishes books as Strange Attractor Press . In Mirage Men Pilkington travels across America looking to explain his own UFO sighting ...
William Hague attacked by Sally Bercow for going too far to dismiss rumours about his sexuality Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:56AMWilliam Hague suggested he was sick of Westminster after being forced to admit sharing a twin hotel bedroom with a young male aide but fiercely denying any impropriety.
Immigrants' story at Villanova show Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:17AMForget art that's the epitome of inaccessibility and elitism. The exhibit "The Quiet Men: London Irish Painters," making its U.S. debut at Villanova, tells the fascinating story of five Irishmen who immigrated to England many decades ago, or who grew up there as outsiders, living and making art on the margins.
How to make a mark on the CU art scene Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05AMCU has endless opportunities to enjoy art culture. You don’t need to take the 1 train all the way down to Chelsea to get a dose of the New York art scene. There are plenty of venues right on campus that give students the opportunity not only to see art, but to create and curate it themselves.
Public Enemies: The UK's 'Most Hated' list Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:18PM"The evil bitch should get a pasting every day for the rest of her bastard life," remarked Ms Susan Taylor of Dudley on Thursday afternoon.
Rocking the Polynomials Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:04PMTHERE ARE certain stereotypes associated with folks who turn out muscular, blues-inflected roots rock as the Blasters do. These stereotypes converge around the vision of the roadhouse, where boozy weekend warriors escape to play sturdy late-model rock & roll like their lives depended on it.
Tallulah Morehead: Big Brother 12: Mothra, The Penguin, and the Succubus. Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:52AMThe thing I love about double-eviction weeks is that it clearly shows the producers are as sick of these houseguests as I am. Brendon, aka...
Book Review - Voyager - By Stephen J. Pyne Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:53PMThis chronicle of the innovative Voyager mission also ponders the nature and meaning of exploration itself.
James Cameron on 'Avatar' re-release, BP oil spill -- and much more Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:24PMThe director promises an even longer version on DVD: "If you just want to wallow in 'Avatar' for three hours, I can get that for you."
Federal Eye: So you want to host a rally on the Mall? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:18PMSo you want to host an event on the Mall? Plan ahead and budget at least $50. United States - Martin Luther King - Sarah Palin - Glenn Beck - Al Sharpton
AP News in Brief Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:04AMDeath of 72 migrants at Mexican ranch highlights brutally of human trafficking
Fabio Capello is well worth watching Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:54AMWolves columnist John Lalley was on hand for the sight of Fabio Capello at Goodison Park and believes much about the England boss told it's own story.
Jury Invalidates a Patent on the EFF's "Most Bogus" List Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:38PMThe notorious U.S. patent 6,411,947 , a broad "method" for automatically classifying and responding to email inquiries known as the Firepond/Polaris patent, has finally been invalidated after 12 years on the books. The patent was on the Electronic Frontier Foundation's list of top ten most bogus patents because it claimed nothing more than a system using natural language processing to select and ...
Range of works by Seattle artist Juan Alonso explores the depths Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:05PMSeattle artist Juan Alonso explores shadowy depths and tenuous countenances in his new show at Francine Seders Gallery.
In Va., a move on abortion clinics Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:34PMVIRGINIA POLITICS | Attorney General Cuccinelli issues opinion allowing greater state regulation. Abortion - Attorney general - Pro-life - Reproductive Health - Health
Cuccinelli: Virginia can regulate abortion clinics Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:59PMVirginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II, who is anti-abortion, has issued a legal opinion allowing greater restrictions on abortion clinics, drawing swift criticism from providers who say it could cause some of the facilities to close. Ken Cuccinelli - Health - University of Virginia - Virginia - Attorney general
Discover the Enduring Appeal of Figure Drawing Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:44PMAttitude by Patricia Hannaway, 2006, pastel on toned paper, 21 x 12. Human figure drawing, especially life drawing from a model, is one of the most rewarding ways of practicing art because it can enhance your abilities in ways that are both practical and inspirational. It's practical in that creating figure drawings develops skills that will serve you again and again as an artist—contour ...
Yahoo Wants to Blind the Competition With Science Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:47AMYahoo's not giving up the fight for relevance on the net, and it has elevated its top scientist to report directly to the CEO. The idea? Researchers, pure and applied, still have much to learn about how we use the web and how to make money from those insights.
How We Met: Joanna Lumley & Jill Tookey Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:05PMJill Tookey MBE, 73, founded the National Youth Ballet in 1988. The company involves talented young dancers from all over the country in every aspect of creating and staging a ballet, as well as encouraging children from all walks of life to become involved. A trained dancer, Tookey is the company's executive and creative director. She lives in Kent
FPI Overnight Brief Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:02PMSouth Korea, a nation that prides itself on its adaptive economy and its tight alliance with the United States, has come under pressure from the Obama administration to sacrifice the first for the sake of the second by signing on to stringent new sanctions against Iran. After much dithering, Seoul learned this week that it is running out of time to respond.
The Man Who Saved Europe - How Winston Churchill Stopped The Nazis Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:00PMSome 70 years ago, Hitler's Wehrmacht was chalking up one victory after the next, but then Winston Churchill stood up to the dictator. Their duel decided World War II. The former British prime minister has been viewed as one of the shining lights of the 20th century ever since.
Hoboken nightlife gets artistic as photo studio hosts life drawing classes Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe melodic sounds of Cat Power filled the air of the spacious studio as Caitlin Michele stepped up to the raised platform in her vibrant blue summer dress and disrobed in front of two large studio lights and more than...
Secularism, Africa and characters in Rome Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:13AMDuring the Cold War, hawks on both sides saw the so-called "Third World" as a battleground for hearts and minds. More and more, the same thing is true in today's ideological struggles over secularism, and this summer has brought some important changes to the strategic map:
Pakistan floods the harbinger of a raw, new reality Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:21AMExtreme weather events will become more common as climate change bites, writes Jo Chandler.
Islam Already Lives Near Ground Zero: AP FACT CHECK Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:53AMWhat's Your Reaction? Islam is already very much a part of the World Trade Center neighborhood, a new analysis shows.
Fact check: Islam already lives near ground zero Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:01AMA New York imam and his proposed mosque near ground zero are being demonized by political candidates — mostly Republicans — despite the fact that Islam is already very much a part of the World Trade Center neighborhood.
Islam already lives near ground zero Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:10AMWASHINGTON #8212; A New York imam and his proposed mosque near ground zero are being demonized by political candidates #8212; mostly Republicans #8212; despite the fact that Islam is already very much a part of the World Trade Center neighborhood. And that Muslims pray inside the Pentagon, too, less than 80 feet from where terrorists attacked.
Ground zero mosque: Misgivings and misinformation Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:11AMBy CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON By date (default)
Mosque stirs up complicated emotions Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:43AMA New York imam and his proposed mosque near ground zero are being demonized by political candidates despite the fact that Islam is already very much a part of the neighborhood.
Mosque rhetoric veers far from facts Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:53AMA New York imam and his proposed mosque near ground zero are being demonized by political candidates, but many of their claims about the man and the mosque are not true.
FACT CHECK: Islam already lives near ground zero Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:28AMA New York imam and his proposed mosque near ground zero are being demonized by political candidates -- mostly Republicans -- despite the fact that Islam is already very much a part of the World Trade Center neighborhood. And that Muslims pray inside the Pentagon, too, less than 80 feet from where terrorists attacked. World Trade Center - Islam - New York City - Pentagon - Mosque
FACT CHECK: Islam already lives near ground zero Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:06AMA New York imam and his proposed mosque near ground zero are being demonized by political candidates — mostly Republicans — despite the fact that Islam is already very much a part of the World Trade Center neighborhood. And that Muslims pray inside the Pentagon, too, less than 80 feet from where terrorists attacked.
Questions and Answers - 18 August 2010 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:13AMEconomy—Reports; Recession—Prime Minister’s Statements; Foreshore and Seabed Act Review—Extent of Customary Title; Savings, Compulsory—Prime Minister’s Statements; Internet, Child Safety—Police Initiatives
StoryCorps takes its tales from radio to TV Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:19PMThey are conversations broadcast every Friday morning on NPR's "Morning Edition": snatches of lives recorded by StoryCorps, often poignant, sometimes profound and utterly captivating for many listeners. But they have never made the leap from radio to television, until now.
Old Malaria Drug Blamed for Resistance Gets a New Reputation Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:03PMAn inexpensive drug currently used to treat and prevent malaria in pregnant women—sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, or “SP” for short—could reduce malaria infection in infants by 30 percent, recent studies have shown.
Soccer is no obstacle to blind children Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:02PMGARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Like many other Southern California kids on a warm Saturday morning, Sebastian Mancipe found himself on a soccer field with a ball at his feet. With beads of sweat emanating from beneath a faded blue baseball cap, he lined up a penalty kick, concentrating on the sound blaring from a radio within the goal.
Will sun shine on green fields of France? Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 7:05PMGOLF: Richard Gillisgets the full charm offensive from Jean van de Velde in France’s bid for the 2018 Ryder Cup
True Blood Recap: Episode 9 - "Everything Is Broken" Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:43AMWe will eat you. After we eat your children. Now time for the weather, Tiffany?
How to plan your finances as a woman Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:20AMLife assurance has a special role to play for women, particularly in ensuring they will be financially secure in their retirement. In the sixth part of our How to series on life assurance, Personal Finance looks at the significant issues all women need to take into account to accommodate their special circumstances.
Scott Cairns: The Dormition of the Mother of God Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 10:54AMThis Sunday, August 15, our brief fasting period ends as we celebrate another of our Twelve Great Feasts, the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God -- better known in the Western Church as the Assumption of Mary.
Drawing class planned Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:37AMThe Shortgrass Institute will be hosting a Figure Drawing class for adults at the Altus Public Library with Jill Anderson as the instructor. The class will be held Aug. 23, 24, and 26, Monday, Tues...
Minn. inmate works on portraits of county sheriffs Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:55AMAfter about 17 years and six return trips to jail due to substance abuse problems, Jess Bohlman knows that once he gets out of jail, he won't be returning. Bohlman is using his talents as an artist as a way to stay clean.
The Stories Speak for Themselves, but Pictures Help Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:23PMMike and Tim Rauch add animation to NPR’s StoryCorps interviews for broadcast on PBS.