Here at TIME.com, we were ahead of the curve in recognizing Representative Anthony Weiner’s Twitter prowess. In March, long before Weinergate broke out, this reporter listed the New York congressman as one of the top 10 politicians to follow on Twitter. I applauded his brashness, his willingness to poke fun at himself (see: Weiner’s profile
Continue reading …It’s only natural that the medium that led to his downfall was abuzz with jokes and jabs during yesterday’s press conference. Here are our favorite tweets about Weiner’s endeavors.
Continue reading …A gay police officer has enlisted Gloria Allred’s legal help—so you know we’re about to report on a buzzy lawsuit. The unnamed cop is filing a discrimination complaint against his department, which he says denied his written request that he be allowed to march in uniform during Sunday’s West…
Continue reading …Europe’s first solar powered train tunnel goes live on Belgian high-speed line (video)
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The train ride from Paris to Amsterdam may not be the most scenic of European railway routes, but it’s the only one capable of harnessing the awesome power of the Sun — for two miles, at least. Yesterday, engineers in Belgium officially switched on Europe’s first solar-powered train tunnel, spanning a 2.1-mile stretch of the rail line connecting the City of Lights to Mokum. The installation’s 16,000 solar panels will be used to provide 50 percent of the energy needed to power nearby Antwerp Central Station and to provide extra juice for both high-speed and traditional trains. Originally developed to help protect travelers from falling trees in an ancient forest, the project is expected to produce up to 3.3MWh of electricity per year, while decreasing annual CO2 emissions by about 2,400 tons. Speed past the break for some aerial footage of the artery, along with a brief PR from Enfinity — the Belgian renewable energy company that helped bring it to life. Continue reading Europe’s first solar powered train tunnel goes live on Belgian high-speed line (video) Europe’s first solar powered train tunnel goes live on Belgian high-speed line (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …A 16-foot cabin cruiser named Titanic II sank during its maiden voyage on Monday, echoing the greatest maritime disaster in history. Well, sort of. When Mark Wilkinson of Birmingham, the owner of Titanic II, took his boat out on a fishing trip in West Bay in Dorset, it sank—with him in it—when he returned to
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Here at Flavorpill, we love a good tattoo. And while we’re all for body art that expresses your individuality, especially in a world that’s seen so many identical butterfly tramp stamps, we think one woman in the Netherlands may have gone too far. In the (mercifully brief) video after the jump, you can watch her Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Flavorwire Discovery Date : 07/06/2011 19:47 Number of articles : 4
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Warriors make Jackson new coach Mark Jackson Joins NBA’s Golden State Warriors for First Coaching Position Mark Jackson Named New Golden State Warriors Head Coach fnelson says: Mark Jackson as the Warriors coach. http://twb.io/iwq8p3 He should bring Van Gundy to help him. Don't they just go together now?
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says temporary factors, such as higher gas prices and the crisis in Japan, are the main causes of a softening economy. But he predicts growth will pick up in the second half of the year. (June 7)
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A former prosecutor in Florida says the Casey Anthony murder case could be decided on scientific evidence that is being presented to jurors. She is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter. (June 7)
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