As the damage claims process for the Gulf oil spill moves into its second phase–from issuing emergency payments to considering final claims–administrator Kenneth Feinberg yesterday unveiled a variety of improvements that he says will increase transparency and offer more options to claimants. Feinberg said there had been "constructive criticism" about opaque decision-making and poor communications during […]
On Memorial Day, Obama Acknowledges He Cannot Know What War Is Like
While presumed GOP nominee Senator John McCain of Arizona was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he had addressed the issues of Iraq and his opposition of the expansion to the G.I. Bill called the “Post-9/11 Veterans Assistance Act” drawn up and co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Jim Webb of Virginia. Democratic co-frontrunner Senator Barack Obama of Illinois […]
A Compound in Strawberries May Prevent Cognitive Decline
A Compound in Strawberries May Prevent Cognitive Decline, Research Shows A compound found in strawberries and other fruit may help prevent cognitive decline, new research shows. The findings may help prevent Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies found that treating aging mouse models with fisetin, […]
Stallone wishes luck to the Indian remake team of Rambo on Twitter
Sylvester Stallone immortalized his character in the cult legend, Rambo. No wonder, then, why Bollywood plans on replicating this success by making its official remake. Directed by Sidharth Anand, the remake is set to star the Indian actor, Tiger Shroff, in the lead role of Rambo. The film was recently announced at the Cannes Film […]
Donald Trump is Dividing and Weakening American Jewry
Donald Trump’s actions since becoming the President-elect are dividing and weakening the American Jewish community. Whether he is doing it purposefully or he is being played by his Orthodox son-in-law, doesn’t really matter. His Alt-Right supporters are delighted. Under the guise of ‘strongly supporting’ Israel and its rightwing government and Orthodox religious establishment, President-elect Trump […]
How The White House Is Preparing For The Future Of Artificial Intelligence
At many points in history, the government has been far behind the development of science and technology. Too often, the American government has found itself in the unenviable position of trying to create policy to regulate what scientists and the public have been doing and enjoying for many years. Recent examples include the frustrations over […]
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