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New Streamlined Peer-Review Process

2009-04-08T15:24:00.000-07:00

Get it over faster.

MY Bug!

2009-04-08T15:23:00.000-07:00

Early man versus competitor?

Kiss My ...

2009-03-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

Tailfeathers.

Is It a Good Thing Or a Bad Thing When the Head of the Fed Is Doing This?

2009-03-19T11:04:00.000-07:00

What do you think?

Alot of Penguins

2009-03-09T16:18:00.000-07:00

That's a lot of penguins.

Government Announces New Bailout Mascot

2009-03-03T17:53:00.000-08:00

Warning: NSFW or children - may be offensive!

Now THAT's Teamwork

2009-02-25T14:54:00.001-08:00

Look at the guy on the bottom.

Nice Stripes!

2009-02-11T13:58:00.000-08:00

Interspecies communication.

Never Missed a Meal

2009-02-10T13:13:00.000-08:00

Copy cat.

Down, Boy!

2009-02-06T09:51:00.000-08:00

Pesky puppy . . . er . . . polar bear.

Cat and Bird are Pals

2009-02-05T15:15:00.000-08:00

They became friends when cat was very young - otherwise the bird would be a snack.

Small Monkey

2009-01-10T23:02:00.001-08:00

Pygmy marmoset.

Half In, Half Out of the Water

2009-01-09T00:22:00.000-08:00

Interesting pictures.

Northern Lights from Space

2008-12-30T09:24:00.001-08:00

Wow.

What Does a Baby Aardvark Look Like?

2008-12-24T14:57:00.000-08:00

Like this.

Big Cats

2008-12-24T12:37:00.000-08:00

Tigers, etc.

New Report from the U.S. Army War College Discusses the Use of American Troops to Quell Civil Unrest Brought about by a Worsening Economic Crisis

2008-12-24T08:36:00.000-08:00

How about focusing on how to make things better, instead of how to deploy troops against American citizens?

Spectacular Christmas Lights from Around the World

2008-12-24T08:35:00.001-08:00

For atheists and people of faith alike.

Paulson admits “There is not any playbook”

2008-12-21T11:36:00.000-08:00

Great.

Ariz. police say they are prepared as War College warns military must prep for unrest; IMF warns of economic riots

2008-12-21T11:34:00.001-08:00

Please contact everyone you know in the armed forces, and remind them that their duty is to the people and the Constitution, not to protect an authoritarian government.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey: U.S. falling into 'massive hole'

2008-12-21T11:33:00.000-08:00

Herbert Hoover - part II.

Selflessness, Core Of All Major World Religions, Has Neuropsychological Connection

2008-12-21T11:31:00.000-08:00

"People with these selfless spiritual experiences also are more psychologically healthy, especially if they have positive beliefs that there is a God or higher power who loves them"

Sitting There, You are Moving at 1,000,000 Miles Per Hour

2008-12-21T11:29:00.001-08:00

Interesting stuff.

Boy Does She Talk Alot

2008-12-19T15:11:00.000-08:00

One of those endless phone calls.

Boston Globe: 2008 in Pictures

2008-12-19T13:08:00.000-08:00

3 of 3.

Boston Globe: 2008 in Pictures

2008-12-18T15:55:00.001-08:00

2 of 3.

Boston Globe: 2008 in Pictures

2008-12-18T14:55:00.000-08:00

1 of 3.

National Geographic: 10 Most Popular Pictures

2008-12-18T14:47:00.000-08:00

Take a look.

Just Chillin'

2008-12-17T14:45:00.001-08:00

A bar made of ice in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.

Modern Santa-Present-Delivery System

2008-12-17T14:41:00.000-08:00

Invented by an efficiency expert.

I'm Not Positive Christmas Translates Well In Other Countries

2008-12-17T14:40:00.001-08:00

Can you think of a better caption?

Pictures of Obama in College

2008-12-17T14:39:00.000-08:00

The Prez as a young man.

Volcanos

2008-12-15T14:42:00.001-08:00

Pics.

Each Grain of Sand is a Work of Art

2008-12-12T18:22:00.000-08:00

Worth a look.

Great Pictures of India

2008-12-12T10:51:00.000-08:00

Wow.

Is U.S. Facing a Depression?

2008-12-06T22:27:00.000-08:00

L. A. Times Raises Possibility of a Depression

Intelligent Men Produce Better Quality Sperm, Researchers Have Found

2008-12-06T22:25:00.000-08:00

Can you imagine what the grant proposal looked like?

Journey to the Edge of the Universe

2008-12-06T22:19:00.000-08:00

This video gives an idea of the size of the universe. (Atheists: ignore the last line).

Chimp and White Tiger Cub

2008-12-05T17:39:00.000-08:00

This one is also good.

Happiness is Contagious

2008-12-05T15:21:00.000-08:00

More contagious then unhappiness. That's what a new study says.

Don't You Think Its Obvious?

2008-12-04T11:53:00.001-08:00

Picture.

Harvard Endowment Loses 30% Since Mid-Year

2008-12-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

Even Harvard is getting creamed.

Great Car Drawings

2008-12-04T11:48:00.000-08:00

For car aficionados.

Walking to School

2008-12-04T11:47:00.000-08:00

This kid walks this path in China every day to go to school.

Colorful World of Frogs

2008-12-04T11:46:00.000-08:00

Pics.

Fear Drives CDS to All-Time Wides, World-Wide

2008-12-04T10:06:00.000-08:00

The only thing to fear is ~~fear itself~~ credit default swaps.

Whether We End Up Paying For It Through Taxes Or Hyperinflation, It Will Still Come Out Of Our Pockets.

2008-12-04T10:04:00.000-08:00

Derivatives.

Fortress, the Hedge Fund, Is Crumbling

2008-12-04T09:07:00.000-08:00

Which will cause further deleveraging and derivatives liabilities.

Your Memory Is Bigger and Better Than Scientists Expected

2008-12-04T09:05:00.000-08:00

Yes . . . now where did I leave my car keys?

GM, Chrysler May Accept Bankruptcy to Receive Bailout

2008-12-04T09:04:00.000-08:00

What's wrong with this picture?

'Ponzi Scheme' at Citi - Rubin Implicated

2008-12-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

Derivatives.

Even LOBBYISTS Hit by Bad Economy

2008-12-03T16:38:00.000-08:00

That's almost as sad as this.

The Secret Sex Signals in Human Sweat

2008-12-03T16:11:00.001-08:00

You smell . . . good. Eureka.

Beautiful Pictures of Antarctica

2008-12-03T16:10:00.001-08:00

Worth a look.

Potential Sources Of 'Rain-Making' Bacteria In The Atmosphere Identified

2008-11-23T21:35:00.001-08:00

Further research might help to control both rainfall and frost damage to plants.

Male Sperm Counts Way Down

2008-11-23T21:31:00.002-08:00

Video. It is partially because of the widespread use of estrogen-mimicking plastics.

Bernanke Says He Erred in Gauging Mortgage Fallout

2008-11-23T21:31:00.001-08:00

I appreciate the honesty.

Forbes: Paulson Is 'Worst' Treasury Secretary in Modern Times

2008-11-23T21:29:00.000-08:00

I agree.

Reflections in Puddles

2008-11-23T21:27:00.000-08:00

Interesting photos.

Out Of Pure Light, Physicists Create Particles Of Matter

2008-11-19T21:48:00.000-08:00

Under very rare conditions.

GM, Ford Executives Say No To $1 Salary In Exchange For Government Aid

2008-11-19T21:47:00.000-08:00

These guys must not care that much about their companies.

Plame, Wilson to Take CIA Leak Lawsuit to Supreme Court

2008-11-19T21:45:00.000-08:00

NASA Discovers Cosmic Rays from a Mysterious, Nearby Object

2008-11-19T21:44:00.000-08:00

Paging Spock.

Finger-Pointing Begins as Senate Nixes Vote on Auto Bailout

2008-11-19T17:18:00.000-08:00

I'm personally opposed to a bailout, although bankruptcy of GM or Ford could cause a derivatives mess, as well as ripples throughout the real economy.

Iran Cracks Down On Internet

2008-11-19T14:05:00.000-08:00

In many ways, Iran is quite repressive.

Would Deflation Be a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

2008-11-19T13:45:00.000-08:00

Central bankers, prime ministers and other big boys are very worried about deflation.

House Democratic Steering Committee approves Waxman over Dingell as Chair of Energy and Commerce Committee

2008-11-19T11:14:00.000-08:00

Waxman will provide a big change.

Deflation: Here, Now?

2008-11-19T11:07:00.000-08:00

With consumer price index and producer price index both plunging, it looks that way.

Democrats Edge Close to Fillibuster-Proof 60 Seats in Senate

2008-11-19T11:05:00.000-08:00

Stevens loses. Lieberman stays a Democrat (sort of). It comes down to Minnesota and Georgia.

Deepening Crisis: The Technical Economic Indicators are getting worse

2008-11-19T11:03:00.000-08:00

Not looking too good . . .

Odd Animal Couples

2008-11-19T11:02:00.001-08:00

Worth a look.

10 Most Alien-like Insects

2008-11-19T10:55:00.001-08:00

Creepy.

China Passes Japan as Biggest U.S. Treasuries Holder

2008-11-19T10:51:00.001-08:00

Even with its many economic problems, China is fast becomming top dog.

Top judge: US and UK Acted as 'Vigilantes' in Iraq Invasion

2008-11-19T10:50:00.000-08:00

The war was illegal. And war crimes were committed.

Holder to Become Nation's First African-American Attorney General

2008-11-19T10:47:00.000-08:00

Holder will help reverse crazy Bush-era policies on torture and - hopefully - illegal spying and other assaults on the Constitution.

Judge Decides to Make Public Anthrax Records Regarding Hatfill

2008-11-19T10:45:00.000-08:00

Ivins is innocent also.

South Texas Grand Jury Indicts Cheney And Gonzales On Charges Related To The Alleged Abuse Of Prisoners In Willacy County's Federal Detention Centers

2008-11-19T10:43:00.002-08:00

First of many?

Taxpayers to pay for Alberto Gonzales’ private attorney

2008-11-19T10:43:00.001-08:00

Why do we have to pay to defend this clown?

Former Senator Daschle Chosen by Obama to Become U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary

2008-11-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

Daschle was former Senate majority leader.

Rich Cut Back on Payments to Mistresses

2008-11-19T10:36:00.000-08:00

Boy, times really are tough!

Great Nature Photography

2008-11-17T22:20:00.000-08:00

Slow-loading, but worth the look.

Banks Boost Customer Fees to Record Highs

2008-11-17T21:04:00.000-08:00

The banks took billions from Treasury to help the . . . never mind.

In CBS Interview, Obama Pledges to Leave Iraq and Close Gitmo Prison

2008-11-17T21:02:00.002-08:00

Excellent. But what about prosecuting for war crimes?

Senator Inhofe: Cancel the 'Blank Check' to Paulson

2008-11-17T21:02:00.001-08:00

See previous article.

Half of Bailout Money Won't Get Used by Bush Team - Obama Gets to Decide Where it Goes

2008-11-17T21:00:00.001-08:00

That's a stunning development.

CNBC: Financial Crisis Tab Already $4.28 Trillion Dollars

2008-11-17T20:59:00.001-08:00

And the tab for the Iraq war is a couple trillion more. Nice job on watching the budget.

A Net Neutrality-Friendly FCC in Our Future?

2008-11-17T20:58:00.000-08:00

Yes, please.

NY Times: Dan Rather's Dismissal from CBS News was Done in Large Response to Republican Party Pressure on the Network

2008-11-17T20:57:00.000-08:00

You can view the article with a free subscription to the Times.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Thomas Hoenig said the central bank has ``done about as much as it can do'' to revive the economy"

2008-11-17T20:55:00.000-08:00

Has the Fed helped?

Gulf War illness is real, report finds

2008-11-17T20:52:00.000-08:00

High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photographs

2008-11-16T23:05:00.000-08:00

Looks like you can just walk into them.

New Blackwater Iraq Scandal: Ex-employees Tell ABC News the Firm Used Dog Food Sacks to Smuggle Unauthorized Weapons to Iraq

2008-11-16T23:03:00.002-08:00

Blackwater has a lot bigger weapons than these.

Underwater Photos

2008-11-16T23:03:00.001-08:00

Worth a quick look.

Waves Could Power the World 2 Times Over

2008-11-16T23:02:00.001-08:00

Sounds like something a surfer dude would say.

German Bond Auction Fails

2008-11-16T23:01:00.001-08:00

That is unheard of.

Democratic Pressure on Obama to Restore the Rule of Law

2008-11-16T23:00:00.001-08:00

Keep up the pressure!

Boulder, Colo.: America's First 'Smart Grid City'

2008-11-16T22:58:00.000-08:00

"Soon, 50,000 homes in Boulder will soon be decked out with the latest in environmentally-friendly, energy-saving technology -- including solar panels, electric cars and, for some, a specialized heating, cooling and lighting system -- all of which will be integrated into a monitoring system that reports the home's carbon footprint to the homeowner."

Europe, Japan Face $46 Billion Global-Warming Penalty

2008-11-16T22:57:00.000-08:00

_For violation the Kyoto Protocol.

Bush Administration Presides Over Largest Redistribution of Wealth in History

2008-11-16T22:56:00.001-08:00

Let's play a game . . . guess how many trillions. We'll find out the real number in a couple of years.

Even With Record Profits, Oil Gians Get Billions in Subsidies

2008-11-16T22:50:00.000-08:00

Why?