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Senate Republicans Move to Bar NEPA Analysis of Climate Change Impacts
Seeded on Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:14 PM EDT (The New York Times)
"Requiring federal agencies to assess the global climate change impacts from building a road will only block construction of the road and the jobs and economic activity that go with it, with no discernible impact on global climate," Inhofe said in a statement.
TEDTalks: Michael Specter: The Danger of Science Denial
Seeded on Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:47 PM EDT (ScienceBlogs)
Michael Specter, journalist for the New Yorker, gives a talk at the TED conference about the strange habit modern America has developed of distrusting scientific progress... and perhaps more importantly the dangers of doing so. Video is 19 minutes long.
Conservatism: WTF?
Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:07 AM EDT
Ok, the headline is rather more inflammatory and less informative than I'd like, and I apologize for that; but the fact is that I'm starting to get a bit frustrated. Seriously, what the hell is going on with these people?
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Mad Haters
Seeded on Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:41 AM EDT (The Stranger)
Washington State nutjob Charles Alan Wilson, 63, has been arrested for leaving threatening and invective-filled messages on Senator Patty Murray's voice mail.
How to Defeat Someone Made Furious by "How to Defeat a Pit Bull with Your Bare Hands"
Seeded on Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:55 PM EDT (The Stranger)
The follow-up article for How to Defeat a Pit Bull with Your Bare Hands; the title says it all.
How to Defeat a Pit Bull with Your Bare Hands
Seeded on Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:53 PM EDT (The Stranger)
This excellent piece from the Stranger includes handy tips on how to protect yourself from a dog attack.
The Palin Puzzle, in Which Many Questions Might Be Answered.
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:26 PM EDT
Inspired by the many articles about the inestimable Sarah Palin floating around here (and everywhere else, it seems lately), I decided to do a little digging.
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Panda print
Seeded on Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:50 PM EDT (timesofmalta.com)
Some enterprising artist defaced billboards advertising the pope's visit to Malta with bears. Authorities are baffled. ... ... Can anyone say pedobear?
Time Lords Discovered in California
Seeded on Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:37 PM EDT (New Scientist)
We all know what synthaesthesia is; but it turns out that some people can toss time into the sensory mix. Fascinating, but the guys at the University of California (San Diego) don't care to speculate on whether these guys have two hearts or not.
Protest against police brutality starts at Seattle Central
Seeded on Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:35 AM EDT (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)
In a case of ultimate weirdness, a demonstration against police brutality held in Seattle's Capitol Hill Area became... brutal. The violence was directed by some protesters against the police, and a very disturbing flier was handed out to some of the attendees.
10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
Seeded on Fri Apr 9, 2010 4:19 AM EDT (Live Science)
An interesting read, although more of a presentation. However, the science is sound as far as I can tell. Useful for everyone.
Lawsuit Challenges New Law Allowing State to Put Mental Hospital Patients Who Have Committed Crimes in Prison
Seeded on Thu Apr 8, 2010 3:43 AM EDT (Seattle Weekly)
Bill 6610, a little-known and very recent addition to Washington State lawbooks, apparently gives a single person (the DSHS secretary) the sole ability to determine whether or not a person found not guilty by reason of insanity is too dangerous for a mental hospital, and remove t …
The Chihuly Glasstroturf War
Seeded on Thu Apr 8, 2010 3:28 AM EDT (The Stranger)
You wouldn't think Seattlites would object to a museum being built on public land, would you? But they are (at least we scummy counterculture types). It's a difficult question, though, since what much of the public wants is more open, green space...
Murdoch Jibes the Obama New York Times
Seeded on Thu Apr 8, 2010 3:04 AM EDT (TheWrap.com)
The famous and infamous Rupert Murdoch claims that the New York Times is worthy of respect, except for the obvious agenda they have. Apparently, the Times has a relationship with President Obama that offends Mr. Murdoch's professional ethics.
The Problem With Gays?
Wed Apr 7, 2010 11:51 PM EDT
Homosexuality has been in the news (at least here on the vine) quite a bit lately, and I've been taking my part in the conversations as they arise. The thing is I've seen a definite pattern forming.
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Cave symbols hint at 30,000-year-old origins of written communication
Seeded on Wed Apr 7, 2010 4:15 AM EDT (The Globe and Mail)
University of Victoria researches seem to have uncovered evidence of a written code that was in use approximately 10,000 years earlier than previously thought. Potentially staggering in its implications, although it'd be nice if we could figure out just what the signs mean.
The Right Wing Still Hates McKenna
Seeded on Tue Apr 6, 2010 2:23 PM EDT (Seattle Weekly)
Washington's favorite son, Attorney General Robert McKenna, is in a tricky position: the left hates him for being a Republican and fighting health care reform; while the right hates him for being a lap dog of the Liberals.
Discussion 101
Mon Apr 5, 2010 7:50 PM EDT
Let me start by saying that overall there's a pretty good crowd here on Newsvine. In the brief time I've been here I've seen a lot of thoughtful, intelligent comments on all sides of any given issue, and a lot of you probably know how refreshing that is.
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Why do you hate them, Rob?
Seeded on Sun Apr 4, 2010 5:29 AM EDT (The Stranger)
Three local case studies about health care reform, including the now famous... at least locally... Marcelas Owen (who spoke to President Obama not very long ago). Each has a compelling reason why health care reform is a good idea.
Gregoire among 30 governors receiving extremist letter
Seeded on Sat Apr 3, 2010 6:01 PM EDT (KATU.com)
30 governors have recently received letters from an extremist group calling itself Guardians of the Free Republic. Although no threats were apparently in the letters, investigators are concerned that the call will result in someone taking violent action.
Great-grandma dared cop to Tase her, so he did
Seeded on Fri Apr 2, 2010 1:56 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Apparently you should think twice before daring a cop to tase you, even if you're a 72 year old great grandmother.
FOX frames Alex Jones as instigator of 'violent' web comments
Seeded on Fri Apr 2, 2010 1:48 AM EDT (The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com)
Famed Conspiracy Theorist and radio host Alex Jones justifies himself and demonizes Fox news.
Police: Teaching Kids to Mistrust Government Makes Couple 'Unsuitable' Parents
Seeded on Fri Apr 2, 2010 1:26 AM EDT (True/Slant)
Apparently, in at least one part of Texas telling your children that the government isn't so hot makes one an unfit parent. The police also find it suspicious that children cry when armed men burst into the house uninvited. Weird, huh? Includes the CPS report.
Let's Start the Revolution!
Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:51 AM EDT
Revolution. For one segment of our population word conjures up images of guns, bombs, daring freedom fighters striking in the dead of night, the despair of the bourgeois, and blood in the streets.
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Chris Monfort: A Perspective
Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:51 AM EDT
Everyone who lives in or around the Seattle area knows who Chris Monfort is.
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