Somali Pirates Take Year Off
It’s 365 days and counting since the last reported case of piracy in the Horn of Africa.
Tesla Model S Makes Electric Car Interesting
Some are criticizing the US government subsidies to Tesla Motors for its Model S electric car, which sells for almost $100,000. Kevin Bullis argues that it’s a smart investment.
Quantum Internet Operating at Los Alamos Since 2011
A super-secret, super-secure alternative internet has been operating at Los Alamos National Labs for two and a half years.
Three Women Missing for Decade Found in Cleveland
Three women missing for more than ten years have been found alive, apparently kidnapped by three brothers in Cleveland.
Online Viagra Sales Starting Soon
Pfizer will soon start selling Viagra direct to customers online. Given how much Viagra spam OTB has gotten over the years, I assumed it has always been available online.
Four Sisters Age Before Your Eyes
In a fascinating project, four sisters are photographed each year from 1976 to 2010.
Syrian Rebels, Not Government, Used Chemical Weapons Says UN
The infamous “red line” may not have been crossed after all. At least not by the Assad regime.
Obama Administration Walking Back Obama’s Red Line
Is the White House distancing itself from the President’s “red line” remarks about Syria?
The Jerry World Marvel
Long suffering fans of the Dallas Cowboys, including myself and Steven Taylor, have a love-hate relationship with owner-general manager Jerry Jones. cowb
LinkedIn Turns 10, Purpose Still Unclear
Today, LinkedIn celebrates its tenth anniversary. It’s 225 million members are apparently using it as some sort of business network for some purpose.
Basic Truths on US-Mexican Relations
In fact, yes: the demand for drugs does come largely from the US.
Van Halen Principle
Ezra Klein has a really smart piece titled “How Van Halen explains Obamacare, salmon regulation and scientific grants.”
Public Concerned With Government Overreach In Response To Terrorism
The American people aren’t panicking.
April Jobs Report: Good, But Not Good Enough
The April Jobs Report was good, but not exactly anything to write home about.
Arming The Syrian Rebels Not Likely To Accomplish Anything
Arming the Syrian rebels may do nothing more than prolong a seemingly endless war, and pull the United States into a conflict it shouldn’t be involved in.
Atlantic Council Awards Dinner 2013
Last night, the Atlantic Council honored Hillary Rodham Clinton, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, John S. Watson, Tony Bennett, and Juanes.
