Senior Pentagon leaders on Friday warned Congress not to tamper with the ban on gays serving openly in the military until they can come up with a plan for dealing with potential opposition in the ranks. In a strongly worded letter obtained by The Associated Press, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and …
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Hawaii civil unions in hands of Gov. Lingle, who hasn’t decided on the issue – Newser
Whether same-sex civil unions become legal in Hawaii is now up to Republican Gov. Linda Lingle, whose office was flooded Friday with phone calls and e-mails from gay rights and religious groups after the bill won approval in the waning moments of the legislative session. Lingle has long avoided …
Blog – Sims ‘n’ Sams
The best of the rest from the Physics arXiv this week: Six Degree of Freedom Atomic-Scale Manipulation Using Carbon Nanotube Bundles
In the green of health: Just 5 minutes of ‘green exercise’ optimal for good mental health
How much “green exercise” produces the greatest improvement in mood and sense of personal well-being? A new study has a surprising answer likely to please people in a society with much to do but a little time to do it: Just five minutes of exercise in a park, on a nature trail, or other green space will benefit mental health.
Crist’s Move Gives Hope to Dems – The Ledger
WASHINGTON | The Republican infighting over Florida’s Senate seat that drove Gov. Charlie Crist to ditch the GOP is giving an underdog Democrat a realistic shot at pulling off an upset in the fall.
Fake Twitter account lands rookie Jordan Shipley in hot water
Chad Ochocinco was insulted when the Cincinnati Bengals’ newest receiver didn’t respond to his congratulatory tweet on draft day.
Bravo happy with home advantage
Both Dwayne Bravo, West Indies’ stand-in captain against Ireland, and their matchwinner Darren Sammy believe the local fans can give the team a vital edge during the World Twenty20
Children’s liquid cold, allergy medicine recalled (AP)
AP – More than 40 over-the-counter infant’s and children’s liquid medications are being recalled in the United States and 11 other countries because they don’t meet quality standards.