Volkswagen CEO has fallen on his sword – but is it the death of diesel?

Justin O’Brien, Royal Holloway; Sigrun M Wagner, Royal Holloway, and Stephanos Anastasiadis, Royal Holloway Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn bowed to mounting pressure for his resignation as a result of the US diesel reporting revelations … [Continue reading]

New Data Reveals Stark Gaps in Graduation Rates Between Poor and Wealthy Students

A crowd of college students at the 2007 Pittsburgh University Commencement. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) by Annie Waldman ProPublica, Sep. 24, 2015, 3:33 p.m. A new report released Thursday provides a detailed look at the graduation rates of low-income … [Continue reading]

2013 Brabus modified Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG for sale #AMG #SL3

This 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 has been upgraded with over $40k in aftermarket Brabus parts making an over-the-top touring car that is perfect for long highway stretches. Powered by a twin-turbo V8, the SL63 makes 557hp and a tarmac eating 664 lb-ft … [Continue reading]

15 Things That Would Be Different If “Puberty Blues” Was Set In 2015

<b>&ldquo;Deadset.&rdquo;</b> Nope. 1. Instead of endless suntanning, all skin would be slathered with sunscreen … [Continue reading]

Republicans and Democrats alike have love-hate relationship with Pope Francis

Randall Balmer, Dartmouth College The visit of Pope Francis to Capitol Hill this week promises to be good theater. It also will lay bare some of the polarities of the political system in the United States. In the context of American politics, which … [Continue reading]

The Pope’s call to Congress for compassion

Pope Francis’ speech to Congress, as prepared for delivery Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear Friends, I am most grateful for your invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress in “the land of the … [Continue reading]

The Many Exciting Summer Events In Denver

Denver is a great city to visit at any time of the year, but the summer months are particularly exciting for the many summer events in Denver that really serve to highlight the city's numerous charms. Offering some serious competition to the city's … [Continue reading]

Mike Volz, MD, installed as Colorado Medical Society President

CMS President Michael Volz, MD, right, takes the oath of office from Immediate Past President Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD. Michael Volz, MD, was installed as president of the Colorado Medical Society (CMS) at the organization’s 145th Annual … [Continue reading]

Campaign tech geeks convene in Denver this week | CampaignTech West

Denver and Mile High Stadium become ground zero for geeks in politics this week, as the CampaignTech West conference comes to Denver. The conference focuses on the technology of political campaigns, which in recent years has seen drastic upheaval. … [Continue reading]

Politico reporter Alex Burns: Maybe the American Family Association is a false flag operation

http://twitter.com/#!/aburnspolitico/status/238289629860724736 We hope this speculation (or joke?) doesn’t get Burns in trouble. We all know Politico doesn’t take kindly to controversial tweets by its reporters. Or maybe Burns simply … [Continue reading]