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A ‘slow catastrophe’ unfolds as the golden age of antibiotics comes to an end: This from the LA TIMES: The golden age of antibiotics appears to be coming to an end, its demise hastened by a combination of medical, social and economic factors. For decades, these drugs made it easy for doctors to treat infections … Read moreA ‘slow catastrophe’ unfolds as the golden age of antibiotics comes to an end

There is this notion around the world as of late: WE lack civility.. We are told by countless social observers that the death of civility has come and gone.. that we are worse off now because of social media and the internet than ever before .. that our rudeness has been peaking and not stopping. … Read moreTHE UNCIVIL SOCIETY

coalspeaker: The latest solar image is completely spotless for the second time this month.. Something perhaps even scarier than giant CMEs…a sign without a spot. Despite hype, doom and gloom, the maximum hasn’t been that much of a max.. And the minimum set for 2019 may just come a bit early..

coalspeaker: The latest solar image is completely spotless for the second time this month.. Something perhaps even scarier than giant CMEs…a sign without a spot. Despite hype, doom and gloom, the maximum hasn’t been that much of a max.. And the minimum set for 2019 may just come a bit early..

What Particle X would mean for physics: coalspeaker: For those who care or understand, there may soon be an announcement that shreds the old world of information and replaces it with a new one.. “This is by far the most exciting thing that has happened in particle physics over the last three decades. If this … Read moreWhat Particle X would mean for physics

U.S. Adults Consume an Entire Hour More of Media Per Day Than They Did Just Last Year

A collection of headlines from Britland as the Brexit vote begins..

GOOD TO SEE I AM NOT ALONE! For years I have been laughed at by friends and co workers for placing tape or papers overtop of my computer MIC and camera.. (Tough to do with a smart phone unfortunately, but I try to leave it in other rooms when I have reasons to not be … Read moreGOOD TO SEE I AM NOT ALONE! For years I have been laughed at by…

coalspeaker: This article, short as it is, appeared  in “The Washington Post”, Washington, DC, 28 Nov 1905… Creepy in 1905. Creepy in 2016.