If you want a glimpse into the darkness that is our current political culture, Pew Research has some answers. Americans believe they are losing when it comes to political issues:
In our new survey examining the public’s attitudes about government, just 25% say that, “on the issues that matter,” t… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/are-we-winning-when-it-comes-to-politics-americans-say-no/ #BarackObama, #BernieSanders, #DemocraticPartyUnitedStates, #HillaryClinton, #UnitedStates
Volkswagen CEO has fallen on his sword – but is it the death of diesel?
September 25, 2015 by
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 scandal. Others may follow his exit trajectory, but… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/volkswagen-ceo-has-fallen-on-his-sword-but-is-it-the-death-of-diesel/ #AlanMenken, #BostonPublicLibrary, #Diesel, #UnitedStates, #Volkswagen, #VW, #VWDiesel, #VWDieselScandal
Does bioenergy have a green energy future in the US? #Peakoil
September 16, 2015 by
Tim Baye, University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension
Bio-derived sources of energy – wood, grass, dung and alcohol – have a rich history yet have failed to command the “buzz” of solar, wind or even geothermal in public discussions regarding renewable energy.
Even w… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/does-bioenergy-have-a-green-energy-future-in-the-us-peakoil/ #AdministratorOfTheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency, #Aquifer, #ArgonneNationalLaboratory, #DrinkingWater, #HoneyBee, #Neonicotinoid, #Pesticide, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesCourtOfAppealsForTheNinthCircuit, #UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency
#MotoGP no more at Indy as track, Dorna pull the plug
September 12, 2015 by
One of the more American expressions of motorsport is now consigned to the dustbin of history, as motorcycle racing at the infield course at the Indianapolis Speedway is dead.
Following eight years of delivering world class motorcycle racing, the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix will not be on… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/motogp-no-more-at-indy-as-track-dorna-pull-the-plug/ #Assen, #Denver, #GrandPrixMotorcycleRacing, #Indianapolis, #MazdaRacewayLagunaSeca, #Movistar, #NorthDenverNews, #SuperbikeWorldChampionship, #UnitedStates, #ValentinoRossi
Homeland Security shuts down anonymous internet browsing at public library #Snowden
September 10, 2015 by
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Official Signature – Alternate Websafe Colors (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
First Library to Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Effort Stops After DHS Email
by Julia Angwin ProPublica, Sep. 10, 2015, 11:20 a.m.
Since Edward Snowden exposed the extent of… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/homeland-security-shuts-down-anonymous-internet-browsing-at-public-library-snowden/ #AmericanCivilLibertiesUnion, #CentralIntelligenceAgency, #DrugEnforcementAdministration, #EdwardSnowden, #FederalBureauOfInvestigation, #InternetPrivacy, #NationalSecurityAgency, #Privacy, #SearchWarrant, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfHomelandSecurity, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfJustice
CDC funding helps states combat prescription drug overdose epidemic
September 5, 2015 by
Agency commits $20 million to advance prevention on multiple fronts
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the launch of Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States, a new program to help states end the ongoing prescription drug overdose epidemic. The… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/cdc-funding-helps-states-combat-prescription-drug-overdose-epidemic/ #Analgesic, #BloodPressure, #BodyMassIndex, #CardiovascularDisease, #CentersForDiseaseControlAndPrevention, #Heart, #RiskFactor, #UnitedStates
AT&T Completes Acquisition of DIRECTV
August 14, 2015 by
Becomes World’s Largest Pay TV Provider and Video Distribution Leader Across TV, Mobile & Broadband
Anti-trust, anti-competitive concerns be damned….
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has completed its acquisition of DIRECTV. The newly combined company – the largest pay TV prov… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/att-completes-acquisition-of-directv/ #ATT, #DigitalDivide, #DirecTV, #FederalCommunicationsCommission, #InternetAccess, #InternetServiceProvider, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfHousingAndUrbanDevelopment