Posted By Robert Beckhusen, War is Boring Monday, October 14, 2013 – 2:05 PM In late September, the Royal Navy unveiled its latest nuclear-powered Astute-class submarine, HMS Artful, and also “christened” the hefty but sleek Daring-class destroyer HMS Duncan — the sixth… Read More ›
September
Cyprus: arrest warrant issued for former Central Bank head
27 September, 14:39 (ANSAmed) – NICOSIA, SEPTEMBER 27 – An arrest warrant has been issued against a former Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus who failed to show up at a court hearing this morning, ad Famagusta Gazette online… Read More ›
Ted Turner says it’s ‘good’ U.S. soldiers are committing suicide in large numbers because it proves humans aren’t programmed to kill
A total of 247 U.S. army personnel are suspected to have taken their own lives between January and September This compares to 222 combat deaths in Afghanistan to October 22 CNN founder claims it’s time to put war and conflict… Read More ›
New research suggests diabetes transmitted from parents to children
2008 posted for filing Contact: Nick Zagorski nzagorski@asbmb.org 301-634-7366 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology An unusual form of inheritance may have a role in the rising rate of diabetes, especially in children and young adults, in the United… Read More ›
Flu shot does not reduce risk of death
2008 Study posted for filing Contact: Keely Savoie ksavoie@thoracic.org 212-315-8620 American Thoracic Society The widely-held perception that the influenza vaccination reduces overall mortality risk in the elderly does not withstand careful scrutiny, according to researchers in Alberta. The vaccine does… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 