VIA “realclearpolitics.com” by Scott Conroy CONCORD, N.H. – When he’s working a room, Rick Perry moseys and struts, doling out one firm handshake and “Good on ya” after another. Chris Christie likes to bombard his crowds with bear hugs and kisses on the cheek, impressing everyone with his ability to recall the names of people […]
VIA “thewashingtonpost.com” by Scott Clement and Dan Balz President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday enjoying rising approval ratings that have been strengthened by rapidly improving perceptions of the economy and increased optimism about the overall direction of the country, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. For the first […]
VIA “iflscience.com” by Lisa Winter Not all rocket scientists need to work for NASA. DaveHax explains how to make a simple rocket at home, using nothing more than a match, aluminum foil, a paper clip, and a lighter. Be sure to always wear proper eye protection when creating these rockets, and launch outside to prevent […]
VIA “thespiritsscience.net” by Lexie This man is an incredible example of what we’d call a ‘cyborg’! He has successfully had a chip implanted in his brain that allows him to hear color. He can literally hear the frequency each hue of color lets off! There is a light sensor that picks up the color frequencies […]
VIA “ijreview.com” by Michael Hausam Gallup has just revealed a stunning statistic that you probably haven’t heard anywhere before: Business failures now outnumber business startups. Despite data that lags by two years, take a look at this trend: Here’s a look from a different perspective: Gallup’s CEO Jim Clifton explained in the article why no […]
VIA “thespiritscience.net” by Lexie This couple has the greatest idea ever! In only 4 months and for roughly 20k they built their own little house on wheels. Not only is it efficient and in the middle of nature but its completely beautiful on the inside! They gave it a nice modern look that is comfortable […]
VIA “washingtonpost.com” by Jackson Diehl As oil prices continued to plunge last week, it was instructive to watch the disparate reactions of three governments whose whopping losses are likely to produce some of the biggest international stories of 2015. There was the panicked scrambling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who skipped his own state of […]
VIA “navy.mil” from Defense Media Activity and “All Hands, For Sailors by Sailors” The All Hands team got a chance to talk with Bradley Cooper, star of American Sniper, at the Navy Memorial during a Washington D.C. premiere. Check out the video from the interview and find the rest of the conversation below. Q: We’ve […]
VIA “themindunleashed.org” by Anna Lemind Hang onto your chair and prepare to have your mind blown.. New research reveals that a big portion of the Earth’s water is older than previously thought, and actually predates the age of the Sun. Moreover, the findings of the study suggest that water – and life – could exist on exoplanets […]
VIA “elitedaily.com” by Aaron Kaufman Global warming isn’t the only environmental nightmare that scientists are struggling to solve. Millions of tons of plastic waste litter the world’s oceans, converging together in rotating currents called gyres and blanketing the water’s surface. On average, these gyres now hold six times more plastic than plankton by dry weight. […]