In Fiscal Cliff PR War, Obama Seeks Help From A Public Already Leaning His Way
In Washington’s latest game of chicken, President Obama is recruiting voters who see things his way to provide an edge in his quest to get congressional Republicans to accept tax increases on the nation’s wealthiest. His newest weapon? A Twitter hashtag.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sea Level Rising Much Faster Than U.N. Projections
A peer-reviewed study found that the sea was rising 60 percent faster than the U.N. estimated. It means that low-lying cities may need to prepare for more severe floods than had been expected.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hispanic Caucus Rejects Republican Immigration Bills
The coalition of Hispanic lawmakers said new legislation should require illegal immigrants to register with the federal government, undergo a criminal background check, learn English and pay taxes as conditions for obtaining legal status and eventual citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
This Just In: No One Was Shot Or Stabbed Monday In New York City
Police officials can’t remember the last time a whole day went by without someone being shot, stabbed or slashed by someone else. But that’s just what happened as the week began. The sharp drop in violent crime from decades before continues.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
More Women Choose Double Mastectomy, But Study Says Many Don’t Need It
More than three-quarters of women who opt for double mastectomies are not getting any benefit because their risk of cancer developing in the healthy breast is no greater than in women without cancer.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Baking Without Flour For The Holidays
Think outside the bag of white flour that’s ubiquitous in the kitchen this time of year. These delights are naturally flour-free yet still utterly delicious.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Secrets From The Sky: Parade Confetti Containing Sensitive Data Still A Mystery
Nassau County Police Department is investigating how confidential records including names of police officers, license plates, and the route of presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s motorcade ended up as confetti in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
College Football: Pro and Con(servative) Views
College sports fans can be distinctively different from the pro variety, no matter where they are. And that might complicate the growth plans of athletic conferences such as as the Big Ten, says Frank Deford.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Home Prices Rose For Sixth Month, Survey Shows
Signs that the housing sector is recovering have been popping up in recent months. Today’s news adds to the evidence. Prices were up earlier this fall in nearly all major cities.
Polonium: Marie Curie’s Stepchild Discovery, Now In Spotlight As Lethal Weapon
Curie much preferred her “beautiful radium.” Polonium was much too unstable and uninteresting, finding its place helping in the dull task of removing static. But with the exhumation of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, the element has found the spotlight as a lethal, almost perfect weapon.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
