Chicago Archbishop Cardinal George Asks Church To Begin Process To Find His...
CHICAGO (AP) — Cardinal Francis George, the archbishop of Chicago who is being treated for cancer, said Friday that the Roman Catholic Church has agreed to begin formally searching for his successor as...
View ArticleSeeds of Intimacy -- The Jane Goodall Effect
At the 92nd Street Y, I got to interview Jane Goodall on stage about her new book Seeds of Hope. Honored to be asked, a bit anxious about my role, I started cramming well beforehand. I expected Seeds...
View ArticleRare T.rex sets off from Montana on road trip bound for Smithsonian
(Reuters) - The rare and nearly intact skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex that roamed the earth 65 million years ago set off from Montana on Friday on a cross-country road trip, its first, bound for the...
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Biz Break: Valley's new guard continues descent, but HP, Intel and Cisco are up
Today: Silicon Valley's high-flying stocks continue to come down to earth, but the names that built the region's iconic industry are actually gaining through the weakness. Reported by San Jose Mercury...
View ArticleDebasement of Science
Republican politicians are in the habit of labeling science credible only if it supports their positions. If it doesn't, the science often ends up the object of their ridicule. House Science Committee...
View ArticleOhio Earthquakes Linked To Fracking, A First For Region
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Geologists in Ohio have for the first time linked earthquakes in a geologic formation deep under the Appalachians to hydraulic fracturing, leading the state to issue new permit...
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Earth Day Kids Fest is Saturday!
Patch Buckhead, GA -- Come out for our 12th annual Earth Day Kids Fest on Saturday (10 am - 3 pm)! Learn about the event and view this clip from CBS 46 Atlanta TV's Morning Show at: http Reported by...
View ArticleSatellite & Earth Communication Systems Services Procurement Category Market...
Suppliers of satellite and earth communication systems services have a moderate level of market share concentration due to the highly specialized technology involved in these services, which limits...
View ArticleWatch NASA simulate a Mars landing on Earth to test supersonic parachutes
To make sure the (very expensive) equipment we're sending to Mars don't crash into the ground, NASA's putting its huge supersonic parachutes through a grueling test. Wait, what do parachutes have to do...
View ArticleSid Meier's latest Civilization game reaches for the stars
If you were worried that legendary game developer Sid Meier wouldn't get his chance to make a new Alpha Centauri, it's time to put those fears to bed. Civilization: Beyond Earth is coming this fall,...
View ArticleDot Earth Blog: My TEDx Talk: We Are Perfect, With a Hefty Asterisk
I propose a shift in goals from numbers to traits that can help us shape a “good” Anthropocene. Reported by NYTimes.com 1 hour ago.
View ArticleMeeks is bright spot in a dark season for Lakers
LOS ANGELES-Emerging from the rubble of the Lakers' worst season since moving to Los Angeles was the story of someone who shall inherit the earth. Reported by Miami Herald 50 minutes ago.
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'Scum of the Earth', 'Office Creepers,' CEO Steals $2M, Drunk at DUI...
Patch Douglasville, GA -- Here are some of the more unusual news stories posted on Patch sites in Georgia last week. Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
View ArticleNDS4iOS Nintendo DS Emulator Now Available to Download
NDS4iOS, a Nintendo DS emulator that runs on both non-jailbroken and jailbroken iOS devices, is now available to install through an over-the air download, reports TouchArcade. Similar to the first...
View Article‘Blood Moon:’ Red or Orange ‘Pink Full Moon’ and Lunar Eclipse Slated for...
The post ‘Blood Moon:’ Red or Orange ‘Pink Full Moon’ and Lunar Eclipse Slated for April 15 by Zachary Stieber, Epoch Times appeared first on The Epoch Times. The “Blood Moon,” or a moon that can turn...
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Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge Beach Clean-Up
Patch Glen Cove, NY -- When: April 19, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Location: Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge *Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 9:00a - 11:00a Celebrate Earth Day - Target Rock National...
View ArticleAlpine Planning to Release Aftermarket CarPlay Console This Fall
Car electronics manufacturer Alpine will begin selling a standalone aftermarket console that will support Apple's CarPlay vehicle integration feature, reports Japanese business newspaper Nikkei....
View ArticleBurkhard Bilger: The dark and dangerous world of extreme cavers.
On his thirteenth day underground, when he’d come to the edge of the known world and was preparing to pass beyond it, Marcin Gala placed a call to the surface. He’d travelled more than three miles...
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This Week in History: The Birth of Thomas Jefferson--and Freedom
Crafter of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, father of the University of Virginia, and author of the Declaration of Independence: these three acts are how Thomas Jefferson wanted to be...
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Forest Preserve District Hosts Community Volunteer Workday
Patch Bolingbrook, IL -- Celebrate Earth Day with a cleanup event at Whalon Lake Preserve. Reported by Patch 25 minutes ago.
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