I’m no economist, so I’m expecting that someone who understands global commerce better than I will set me straight. But until then…
NEWSER: Scientists Test Meth Addiction ‘Cure’
April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Scientists are testing a drug that may ‘cure’ meth addiction, and early results are good.
Palmer Township Man Secures War Medal For Late Father — 68 Years Later
March 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“He was just a typical World War II guy. Came home, went to work and got involved in civic and church stuff,” Barry Miller said.
Blizzard Kills Father As He Protects Daughter
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One father’s heartbreaking story of sacrifice and love
North Korea May Have Conducted Third Nuclear Test
February 12, 2013 By 2 Comments
An “unnatural” earthquake may indicate more nuclear testing in North Korea.
UPDATE: Algerian Hostage Crisis Ends, Questions Remain
January 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
The Algerian Communications Minister said, “Search efforts are ongoing at the gas installation … I fear the numbers will be updated with more victims later today.”
North Korea Has “New Generation of Powerful Rocket”
January 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
These new mobile missiles have caught the attention of Washington and intelligence agencies in the West, and they are worried.
Foreign Nationals Abducted by Islamist Militants in Algeria
January 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Algerian officials state, “Contact with the site is extremely difficult, but we understand that armed individuals are still occupying the In Amenas operations site.”
Japan Wants To Shoot Lasers At The Moon To Solve The Energy Crisis
July 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
The Luna Ring plan, which was introduced in Tokyo, is only the most recent in a long line of envelope pushing, seemingly kooky ideas to come from Shimizu Corp.
Your Very Own Live 3D Virtual Girlfriend?
July 15, 2012 By 110 Comments
She’s not imaginary—she’s just not real.
Robots: Now They’re Learning? Oh Crap!
July 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
In “oh god oh god, we’re all gonna die” news, Japanese researchers are teaching robots how to learn and think. Wait, what?
Got Spellcheck? Romney App Misspells America
May 30, 2012 By 6 Comments
Jamie Reidy comments on his own spelling woes following the Romney App’s “Amercia” blunder.
Chef Serves His Own Genitals For Dinner
May 29, 2012 By 17 Comments
Buzzfeed warned me not to look at the photos…
But I did.
News: @HannibalTabu Brings Komplicated Tech & Culture News to Sunday Morning Live [@sundaymlive]
May 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“There’s lots of religion I don’t agree with, but I don’t consider every religious person a bigot.”
This is a comment by Marcus Williams on the post “Vikings’ Chris Kluwe Kicks Serious Verbal Ass—And You Should Too”.