Category:Science and technology

This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 17 March 2018: British scientist Stephen Hawking dies aged 76 18 February 2018: Fourth U.S. state governor orders net neutrality in government contracts 7 February 2018: SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket blasts Elon Musk’s personal Tesla into solar orbit 25 […]

The Chaise Lounge: An Old Style Made New

Read An Opinion On: Outdoor Furniture New York Best Luxury Outdoor Furniture La byphineasgray Sometimes it is necessary to dissect a phrase or a pair of words, to be able to really understand the term. Take the chaise lounge, for example. The words have French roots. They refer to a long chair, which pretty much […]

One in five Americans finds socialism superior, poll says

Saturday, April 11, 2009 Twenty percent of the American public believes that socialism is superior to capitalism, says a poll by Rasmussen Reports released on Thursday, April 9. Asked the question “Which is a better system – capitalism or socialism?”, 53% of those polled found capitalism the better system, 20% preferred socialism, and 27% were […]

Hidden treasure worth billions of dollars discovered in Indian temple

Monday, July 4, 2011 Officials announced that a treasure containing sacks of diamonds and gold coins as well as golden idols, jewelry and other riches has been discovered in the secret subterranean vaults of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Estimates of its worth have been rising and it is now […]

John Boehner re-elected as US House Speaker despite conservative challenge

Thursday, January 8, 2015 Representative John Boehner was re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday despite a right-wing rebellion of 25 members. Boehner’s appointment as Speaker passed with 216 of the 408 votes. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was also sworn in on Tuesday as the Senate majority leader, marking the first […]

Choosing Commercial Fire Damage Repair In Plainfield Il

byAlma Abell No one expects to experience fire damage to their property, but it happens which is why it is important to know where to turn for fire and smoke restoration. If you have a commercial or residential property that has experienced fire and smoke damage it is wise to look to the professionals for […]

Auckland City Council acts to remove suspect chemicals in pre-school’s soil

Saturday, April 1, 2006 Chemicals, which the Auckland City Council said are a suspected cause of cancer and are considered toxic, have been found in soil at a children’s playcentre in Auckland. The contamination was found at the Auckland Central Playcentre in Freemans Bay, and the Council will now spend $100,000 removing the top 50 […]

California employees owe state US$13.3 million in unpaid loans

Sunday, April 24, 2011 The California Controller’s office reports that eleven state agencies have given US$13.3 million in pay and travel advances that have not been collected. Governor Jerry Brown issued an executive order to recover uncollected loans by the agencies. A press release from the governor’s office states, “The Governor’s Executive Order seeks to […]

Why Choose Quick Personal Loans Online?

Read An Opinion On: Car Loans Sydney Aistralian Premier Finance Website byAlma Abell There are many ways that you can borrow money these days. For example, you may choose to refinance your home or take out a second mortgage. Maybe you can refinance your car. You can also find several unsecured loan options if you […]

Gunman massacres at least 12 at New York immigration center

Friday, April 3, 2009 A gunman attacked a downtown Binghamton, New York-based immigration services center today, killing up to 13 people before killing himself. New York Governor David Paterson at a news conference indicated that 12 or 13 people were killed at the American Civic Association. It is unclear whether or not the attacker was […]