IDF says bombing of three Hamas targets was response to mortar shell fire that injured Israeli
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AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner looks ahead to three key matchups in the NFL this week. Fresh off their rout of the Jets, the Patriots travel to Chicago. The Saints host the Rams, while Oakland heads east to meet Jacksonville. (Dec. 9)
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By E.J. Dionne, Jr. What does President Obama think of those who fought and bled to pass his bills in Congress (in some cases losing in this year’s election for their pains) while also defending him against wild charges from the right wing? Are they among the liberals he described as “sanctimonious?” Related Entries December 8, 2010 Leaks Disclose Complicated U.S. Strategy December 7, 2010 Opportunity in a Tax Deal
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Around 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to gather at a rally near the University of London student union at midday, before marching towards the Houses of Parliament Demonstrators stand on top of a police van during the protest by students in London. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/EPA Up to 40,000 school pupils, college pupils and university students are expected to protest against the measures in London today, with the majority expected to march down Whitehall – the location of ugly scenes during the past two student protests. Organisers from the National Campaign against Fees and Cuts said yesterday that 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to gather at a rally near the University of London…
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Much like graphene , carbon nanotubes seem to be hitting on all cylinders in the lab. Of course, we can count on one hand finger how many instances we’ve seen them making a difference in “the real world,” but we aren’t giving up hope just yet. Researchers from a cadre of universities have come together to solve one of the most nagging issues when dealing with carbon nanotubes — in prior studies, the bundling of these tubes resulted in a marked decrease in strength, which in turn led to a profuse outpouring of tears. But thanks to a new approach, which mixes in a nondescript polymer, they’ve managed to conjure up a “a high performance fiber that is remarkably tough, strong, and resistant to failure.” More specifically, the resulting material is said to be “tougher than Kevlar, meaning it has a higher ability to absorb energy without breaking.” Notably, this material isn’t stronger than Kevlar, as it’s resistance to failure isn’t quite up to snuff, but you can bet the gurus working on this won’t stop until it is. And then, friends, we will have officially arrived in The Future. Carbon nanotubes run into magical polymer, become ‘tougher than Kevlar’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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An adult film actor who tested positive for HIV is calling for mandatory condom use in porn films and better health monitoring. Derrick Burts spoke for the first time since news of his illness shut down a handful of productions earlier this year. (Dec. 8)
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Photo: Tambako the Jaguar / CC Most people know that when lions get together they form a pride , and that if you get enough fish in one place its called a school — but were you aware that a group of ravens is known as an unkindness ? Actually, there’s a bevy of bizarre nam… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Truthdig editors discuss WikiLeaks with Chris Hedges, the pope with the Rev. Madison Shockley and Fed revelations with Nomi Prins in this radio special for Pacifica’s KPFK. Related Entries December 8, 2010 Leaks Disclose Complicated U.S. Strategy December 7, 2010 Opportunity in a Tax Deal
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WASHINGTON — In a setback for President Barack Obama, Democrats still controlling the House have approved legislation to prevent Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other detainees at the military prison at Guantanamo Bay from being transferred to the U.S. for trials in criminal courts. The Guantanamo ban was included in a huge catchall spending bill that passed the House…
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Authorities have suspended their search for an Illinois mother of four who vanished after a car crash that killed her husband, explaining Wednesday the frigid temperatures and stubborn snow made the effort nearly impossible. (Dec. 8)
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