Science Friday: Blue Alien Planet Edition
by Dan8267
on 12 Jul 2013
1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Hubble eyes a blue gas giant 63 light years from Earth. http://www.space.com/21928-ali http://www.space.com/21920-blu
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Wind Turbines Are NOT a Threat to Birds
by Dan8267 on 9 Jul 2013 36 comments, latest 13 years ago
Big oil and coal wants you to think that wind turbines are a problem and therefore, oil and coal should be excused for atrocities millions of times greater than ...
by Dan8267 on 9 Jul 2013 36 comments, latest 13 years ago
Big oil and coal wants you to think that wind turbines are a problem and therefore, oil and coal should be excused for atrocities millions of times greater than ...
Economists Have A One-Page Solution To Climate Change
by Dan8267 on 10 Jul 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money Use a carbon tax to prevent cost-shifting and the free market will lower pollution.
by Dan8267 on 10 Jul 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money Use a carbon tax to prevent cost-shifting and the free market will lower pollution.
NPR: Gasland 2, good conversation happening right now
by Dan8267 on 9 Jul 2013 8 comments, latest 13 years ago
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by Dan8267 on 9 Jul 2013 8 comments, latest 13 years ago
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NSA recruitment drive goes horribly wrong
by Dan8267 on 6 Jul 2013 20 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worl Students call out the NSA on their crimes during a recruitment drive at the University of Wisconsin. Also, Edward Snowden is a whistleblower, not a spy – but ...
by Dan8267 on 6 Jul 2013 20 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worl Students call out the NSA on their crimes during a recruitment drive at the University of Wisconsin. Also, Edward Snowden is a whistleblower, not a spy – but ...
Real unemployment rate is 20%
by Dan8267 on 5 Jul 2013 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07 A jobless rate of 20 percent is clearly a bit shocking. It sounds like something out of the Great Depression, and as bad as this recession is, it’s ...
by Dan8267 on 5 Jul 2013 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07 A jobless rate of 20 percent is clearly a bit shocking. It sounds like something out of the Great Depression, and as bad as this recession is, it’s ...
More witch hunting
by Dan8267 on 29 Jun 2013 21 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ An 18-year-old makes an obviously sarcastic comment on Facebook, is imprisoned for over a year, and faces up to eight years in prison because Texas prosecutors are fucking ...
by Dan8267 on 29 Jun 2013 21 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ An 18-year-old makes an obviously sarcastic comment on Facebook, is imprisoned for over a year, and faces up to eight years in prison because Texas prosecutors are fucking ...
The Case Against Tachyons
by Dan8267 on 1 Jul 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.armaghplanet.com/bl An artist’s impression of the Fomalhaut system, some 25 light years from the Sun. Could tachyons take us there in less than 25 years? (Image credit: NASA) ...
by Dan8267 on 1 Jul 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.armaghplanet.com/bl An artist’s impression of the Fomalhaut system, some 25 light years from the Sun. Could tachyons take us there in less than 25 years? (Image credit: NASA) ...
Innocence of Muslims
by Dan8267 on 20 Sep 2012 103 comments, latest 13 years ago
Wow, I'm surprised that this thread hasn't been opened yet, it's as if no one wanted to touch this. Well, we are so going there. http://www.MAiOEV0v2RM The trailer makes ...
by Dan8267 on 20 Sep 2012 103 comments, latest 13 years ago
Wow, I'm surprised that this thread hasn't been opened yet, it's as if no one wanted to touch this. Well, we are so going there. http://www.MAiOEV0v2RM The trailer makes ...
Why the voting rights act was passed
by Dan8267 on 29 Jun 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the Section 4(b) of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which mandated federal oversight of changes in voting procedure in jurisdictions that have a history of using a “test or ...
by Dan8267 on 29 Jun 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the Section 4(b) of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which mandated federal oversight of changes in voting procedure in jurisdictions that have a history of using a “test or ...
TSA violates First Amendment
by Dan8267 on 29 Jun 2013 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.O-G8k44m3VE At least the cops don't do commit any crimes, but the old Nazi is breaking the law by using the authority of government to violate the Constitution and ...
by Dan8267 on 29 Jun 2013 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.O-G8k44m3VE At least the cops don't do commit any crimes, but the old Nazi is breaking the law by using the authority of government to violate the Constitution and ...
FBI: Federal Bureau of Pedeophiles
by Dan8267 on 27 Jun 2013 11 comments, latest 13 years ago
FBI Surveillance Unit Caught Watching Underaged High School Girls Undress http://www.dailytech.com/FBI+S Don't you feel safer now? Don't these perverts know that molesting high school girls is the job of ...
by Dan8267 on 27 Jun 2013 11 comments, latest 13 years ago
FBI Surveillance Unit Caught Watching Underaged High School Girls Undress http://www.dailytech.com/FBI+S Don't you feel safer now? Don't these perverts know that molesting high school girls is the job of ...
The Sea Pig
by Dan8267 on 28 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www._y4DbZivHCY Selected Sea Pig images provided by the NIWA Invertebrate Collection and were collected as part of the New Zealand International Polar Year -- Census of Antarctic Marine Life, ...
by Dan8267 on 28 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www._y4DbZivHCY Selected Sea Pig images provided by the NIWA Invertebrate Collection and were collected as part of the New Zealand International Polar Year -- Census of Antarctic Marine Life, ...
A lot of CEOs get taken hostage in China
by Dan8267 on 25 Jun 2013 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
Well, at least there's something good about China. It’s a story to give an American manufacturing executive nightmares: He arrives at his Beijing factory to lay off 30 people, ...
by Dan8267 on 25 Jun 2013 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
Well, at least there's something good about China. It’s a story to give an American manufacturing executive nightmares: He arrives at his Beijing factory to lay off 30 people, ...
Reagan was a tea bagger
by Dan8267 on 23 Jun 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
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by Dan8267 on 23 Jun 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
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Ex-Enron CEO Skilling's resentenced to 14 years
by Dan8267 on 21 Jun 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.usatoday.com/story/ Ex-Enron Corp. CEO Jeffrey Skilling already in prison for his role in the once-mighty energy giant's collapse was resentenced to 14 years as part of a court-ordered reduction ...
by Dan8267 on 21 Jun 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.usatoday.com/story/ Ex-Enron Corp. CEO Jeffrey Skilling already in prison for his role in the once-mighty energy giant's collapse was resentenced to 14 years as part of a court-ordered reduction ...
You Dont Have the Right to Remain Silent
by Dan8267 on 21 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.slate.com/articles/ Nick Yarris poses for a portrait session amid the "After Innocence" interviews at the Starbucks Sundance Interview Headquarters during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23, 2005, ...
by Dan8267 on 21 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.slate.com/articles/ Nick Yarris poses for a portrait session amid the "After Innocence" interviews at the Starbucks Sundance Interview Headquarters during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23, 2005, ...
Supermoon This Sunday: Look Out the Window to See Brightened Sky
by Dan8267 on 21 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
At 7 a.m. ET, the moon will not only be bright and full, but it will also be at its closest distance to Earth. If it's a clear night ...
by Dan8267 on 21 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
At 7 a.m. ET, the moon will not only be bright and full, but it will also be at its closest distance to Earth. If it's a clear night ...
Another Nazi goes down
by Dan8267 on 15 Jun 2013 14 comments, latest 13 years ago
Yep, an actual Nazi... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ This gives me hope that Bush/Obama and all those committing atrocities today just might be brought to justice in the decades to come when ...
by Dan8267 on 15 Jun 2013 14 comments, latest 13 years ago
Yep, an actual Nazi... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ This gives me hope that Bush/Obama and all those committing atrocities today just might be brought to justice in the decades to come when ...
by Dan8267 on 14 Jun 2013 86 comments, latest 13 years ago
Genetically engineered corn was linked to mammary tumors, kidney and liver damage and other serious illnesses in the first ever peer-reviewed, long-term animal study of these foods. The findings ...
Top five regrets of the dying
by Dan8267 on 16 Jun 2013 12 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.guardian.co.uk/life Surprisingly, dying not one of the top regrets.
by Dan8267 on 16 Jun 2013 12 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.guardian.co.uk/life Surprisingly, dying not one of the top regrets.
Hypocrisy of Grace University
by Dan8267 on 15 Jun 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ The deplorable Grace University kicked out a student for being gay and now refuses cooperate with transferring her credits until she pays them six grand. Any college that ...
by Dan8267 on 15 Jun 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ The deplorable Grace University kicked out a student for being gay and now refuses cooperate with transferring her credits until she pays them six grand. Any college that ...
Another Heroic Whistleblower Needs Public Support
by Dan8267 on 10 Jun 2013 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.businessinsider.com There are things that the public absolutely needs to know about our government. Without whistle-blowers, the society our children live in will be worse than the worst part ...
by Dan8267 on 10 Jun 2013 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.businessinsider.com There are things that the public absolutely needs to know about our government. Without whistle-blowers, the society our children live in will be worse than the worst part ...
Trial in WikiLeaks case set to begin Monday
by Dan8267 on 2 Jun 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
The despicable military is seeking a life sentence. http://www.startribune.com/nat The fact that this hero is even facing charges shows how dishonorable our military is. To be afraid of transparency ...
by Dan8267 on 2 Jun 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
The despicable military is seeking a life sentence. http://www.startribune.com/nat The fact that this hero is even facing charges shows how dishonorable our military is. To be afraid of transparency ...
Video: Missing man wanders into frame as newsman prepares to report about him
by Dan8267 on 3 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
A feel good video with a subtle style of humor. http://www.DCGh_0xSts4 Best part is between 0:40 and 0:50 when the reporter goes from clueless to thinking, "hey, isn't that ...
by Dan8267 on 3 Jun 2013 Posted 13 years ago
A feel good video with a subtle style of humor. http://www.DCGh_0xSts4 Best part is between 0:40 and 0:50 when the reporter goes from clueless to thinking, "hey, isn't that ...
Build an atom
by Dan8267 on 30 May 2013 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://keithcom.com/atoms/ Interactive animation that shows how the electrons are arranged for all elements. Very cool.
by Dan8267 on 30 May 2013 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://keithcom.com/atoms/ Interactive animation that shows how the electrons are arranged for all elements. Very cool.
Video: Ludlow Massacre, Strikes, Corporations, Unions, and Mother Jones
by Dan8267 on 29 May 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
This video gives the history of the Ludlow Massacre and how it shaped our nation today. It explains how strikes and their responses evolve and what Rockefeller was thinking ...
by Dan8267 on 29 May 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
This video gives the history of the Ludlow Massacre and how it shaped our nation today. It explains how strikes and their responses evolve and what Rockefeller was thinking ...
So you want to be a software engineer
by Dan8267 on 28 May 2013 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
It can be tough in IT, but Jesus, it's not that bad! http://www.WkXzlkOWLE0 The only retirement benefit you'll be able to afford is a 9mm bullet. It's like having ...
by Dan8267 on 28 May 2013 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
It can be tough in IT, but Jesus, it's not that bad! http://www.WkXzlkOWLE0 The only retirement benefit you'll be able to afford is a 9mm bullet. It's like having ...
11 Most Useless College Majors
by Dan8267 on 28 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.wXCgn0L1s-4 Sorry, but you have only just reinforced my opinion that those who study philosophy are typically pretentious and arrogant but with little substance once you dig a little ...
by Dan8267 on 28 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.wXCgn0L1s-4 Sorry, but you have only just reinforced my opinion that those who study philosophy are typically pretentious and arrogant but with little substance once you dig a little ...
Tea Party Wary Of Sequester Despite Spending Cuts Being Mark Of Success
by Dan8267 on 27 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ About half of the sequestration consists of defense spending cuts, which would "drastically" shrink the military and cancel defense contracts, according to the House Armed Services Committee. Cutting ...
by Dan8267 on 27 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ About half of the sequestration consists of defense spending cuts, which would "drastically" shrink the military and cancel defense contracts, according to the House Armed Services Committee. Cutting ...
Why are Robin eggs blue?
by Dan8267 on 25 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.sciencedaily.com/re Blue eggs are a sign that the offspring will be healthy and thus encourage the father to stick around to feed them. Evolution drives the desire and benefit ...
by Dan8267 on 25 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.sciencedaily.com/re Blue eggs are a sign that the offspring will be healthy and thus encourage the father to stick around to feed them. Evolution drives the desire and benefit ...
Your cost of the War on Drugs
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://articles.latimes.com/20 $2.5 trillion over 40 years or $16,666 per household. Roughly adjusting for inflation that's $26,865 per household. How much do you feel you got for your $27k? Let's ...
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://articles.latimes.com/20 $2.5 trillion over 40 years or $16,666 per household. Roughly adjusting for inflation that's $26,865 per household. How much do you feel you got for your $27k? Let's ...
Video: Great Gasby wealth gap insignificant compared to today
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.Lgb_VJzfapI Medium age of fast food worker is 28.
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.Lgb_VJzfapI Medium age of fast food worker is 28.
Video: Dead Give Away
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.axCn04iXkBg This story has all the makings of a YouTube sensation: a heroic rescue, a funny black guy, McDonald's, unusual hair, and a name that sounds like an ancient ...
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.axCn04iXkBg This story has all the makings of a YouTube sensation: a heroic rescue, a funny black guy, McDonald's, unusual hair, and a name that sounds like an ancient ...
Science Friday: Can dogs understand grammar?
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.sciencenews.org/vie Dog can distinguish between "to ball take frisbee" and "to frisbee take ball".
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.sciencenews.org/vie Dog can distinguish between "to ball take frisbee" and "to frisbee take ball".
Science Friday: Why Penguins Don't Fly
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://news.sciencemag.org/sci It turns out that you can be an efficient flyer or an efficient swimmer, but not both. Now, if only science could answer why Penguins are so fascinated ...
by Dan8267 on 24 May 2013 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://news.sciencemag.org/sci It turns out that you can be an efficient flyer or an efficient swimmer, but not both. Now, if only science could answer why Penguins are so fascinated ...
All politics posters must take this test: left or right
by Dan8267 on 22 May 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ Did like 50 of them, got half right on, the other half only off by 1 Pinocchio. I'd say that's a pretty good grasp on reality. If you ...
by Dan8267 on 22 May 2013 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ Did like 50 of them, got half right on, the other half only off by 1 Pinocchio. I'd say that's a pretty good grasp on reality. If you ...
Why pedophilia is a witch hunt and the laws are ridiculous
by Dan8267 on 21 May 2013 40 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.nydailynews.com/new An 18-year-old high school student has a romantic and sexual relationship with a 15-year-old classmate. The 18-year-old will now be labels as a sex offender for life. Yeah, ...
by Dan8267 on 21 May 2013 40 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.nydailynews.com/new An 18-year-old high school student has a romantic and sexual relationship with a 15-year-old classmate. The 18-year-old will now be labels as a sex offender for life. Yeah, ...
by Dan8267 on 21 May 2013 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
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