Lost-Friends

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22662200#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22662200

Ecuador's President, Rafael Correa, is sworn into office for an unprecedented third term in the capital, Quito.

24th-May-2013 07:19 pm - Guatemala extradites ex-leader to US

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22663430#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22663430

Former Guatemalan President Alfonso is extradited to the United States, where he faces charges for laundering more than $70m in public funds.

24th-May-2013 05:04 pm - Friday Haiku: Kitteh Snorfing

cute_overload

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/CuteOverload/~3/83eZUWim1eE/

http://cuteoverload.com/?p=102589

Tiny warm kittehs
Cuddle and snorf their bellehs
It is lots of fun.

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A Norem special.

Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Friday Haiku

24th-May-2013 06:01 pm - a top 10 of classic detroit techno

moby_journal

http://www.moby.com/journal/2013-05-24/top-10-classic-detroit-techno.html

en route to detroit for movement and i'm going through my old vinyl. here's a top 10 of classic detroit techno from my dusty record collection.

, dj

24th-May-2013 01:22 pm - New Jersey Shore Is Ready For Visitors, Gov. Christie Says

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186454845/new-jersey-shore-is-ready-for-visitors-gov-christie-says?ft=1&f=1003

Hurricane Sandy devastated the state's coast last fall. But along 80 percent of New Jersey's shore this summer, "you won't notice any difference," says Gov. Chris Christie. He wants tourists to know that.

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - Tracking Killer Tornadoes

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186450901&ft=1&f=1003

A series of tornadoes struck the central United States this week, including a powerful storm in Oklahoma that killed at least 24 people. Marshall Shepherd, the president of the American Meteorological Society, describes the ingredients of major tornadoes, and how they are predicted.

24th-May-2013 12:25 pm - Study Is First To Chart Amphibian Populations' Decline In U.S.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186451082/amphibians-population-decline-marked-in-new-u-s-study?ft=1&f=1003

Populations of frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are declining at an average rate of 3.7 percent each year, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released this week.

24th-May-2013 12:07 pm - There's No Place For Sex Assaults In Military, Obama Says

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186449321/theres-no-place-for-sex-assaults-in-military-obama-says?ft=1&f=1003

"Those who commit sexual assaults are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust and discipline that make our military strong," he said in his Naval Academy commencement address. Obama challenged graduates to follow "that inner compass that guides you not when the path is easy and obvious, but when it's hard and uncertain."

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186465568/news-corp-board-approves-company-split?ft=1&f=1001

24th-May-2013 01:56 pm - News Corp. Board Approves Company Split

npr

The plan, first announced last year, would break up the company's publishing and entertainment arms, and satisfy investors who are put off by the slow growth of its newspapers.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186454845/new-jersey-shore-is-ready-for-visitors-gov-christie-says?ft=1&f=1001

24th-May-2013 01:22 pm - New Jersey Shore Is Ready For Visitors, Gov. Christie Says

npr

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186451082/amphibians-population-decline-marked-in-new-u-s-study?ft=1&f=1001

24th-May-2013 12:25 pm - Study Is First To Chart Amphibian Populations' Decline In U.S.

npr

Populations of frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are declining at an average rate of 3.7 percent each year, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released this week.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186449321/theres-no-place-for-sex-assaults-in-military-obama-says?ft=1&f=1001

24th-May-2013 12:07 pm - There's No Place For Sex Assaults In Military, Obama Says

npr

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186440800&ft=1&f=1001

24th-May-2013 12:00 pm - Why Former Gitmo Chief Left In Protest

npr

President Obama is once again calling for the prison at Guantanamo Bay to be shut down, even though new polls suggest most Americans want it to stay open. But the chorus of critics has gained one surprising member: former Guantanamo Chief Prosecutor Morris Davis. Host Michel Martin talks with Davis about why he now feels the facility should be closed.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/24/186430860/health-insurance-at-good-prices-coming-to-calif-exchange?ft=1&f=1001

24th-May-2013 10:57 am - Health Insurance At 'Good Prices' Coming To Calif. Exchange

npr

It's the first disclosure of prices in the nation's most populous state for individual health insurance that complies with the Affordable Care Act. The menu of affordable options surprised some consumer advocates and analysts who had been expecting premiums to be much higher.

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - Reinventing Farming For A Changing Climate

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186450905&ft=1&f=1007

Scientists say climate change could increase pests and weeds, lengthen growing seasons and turn dry soil to dust. Farmers are already on the offensive, adopting no-till cropping methods to conserve water and experimenting with different seeds. And scientists are using a technique called gene silencing to develop new crops--without tinkering with the plants' DNA.

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - 'Crazy Ants' Spreading In The Southeastern US

http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186450907/crazy-ants-spreading-in-the-southeastern-us?ft=1&f=1007

In parts of the southeastern US, aggressive fire ants have been driven out by an even more recent arrival, the tawny crazy ant. Edward LeBrun, a researcher at the University of Texas at Austin, describes the newcomers and how one invasive species can out-invade another.

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - Having a Dog May Mean Having Extra Microbes

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186450897&ft=1&f=1007

North Carolina State University biologist Rob Dunn and colleagues surveyed people's pillow cases, refrigerators, toilet seats, TV screens and other household spots, to learn about the microbes that dwell in our homes. Among the findings, reported in the journal PLoS One, homes with dogs had more diverse bacterial communities, and higher numbers of "dog-associated" bacteria.

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - Tackling New Tech In The Golden Years

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186450899&ft=1&f=1007

Smartphones, tablets and computers could help seniors stay connected to their communities and families. But a hefty price tag, steep learning curves, and designs meant for younger eyes and hands could keep some older adults from logging on. Guests discuss the best ways for seniors to tackle new technology, and how devices can be adapted to accommodate older users.

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - Tracking Killer Tornadoes

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186450901&ft=1&f=1007

24th-May-2013 01:00 pm - Studies Question Potential Alzheimer's Treatment

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186450903&ft=1&f=1007

Last year scientists reported that a skin cancer drug appeared to reverse the effects of an Alzheimer's-like disease in mice. But four studies out this week in Science question the original results. Ronald Petersen, director of the Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, talks about the new findings, and the hunt for Alzheimer's drugs.

24th-May-2013 12:25 pm - Study Is First To Chart Amphibian Populations' Decline In U.S.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186451082/amphibians-population-decline-marked-in-new-u-s-study?ft=1&f=1007

Populations of frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are declining at an average rate of 3.7 percent each year, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released this week.

24th-May-2013 08:45 am - Who's The Best Drinker? Dogs? Cats? Or Pigeons?

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/05/23/186324864/whos-the-best-drinker-dogs-cats-or-pigeons?ft=1&f=1007

You, you with your lips, throat, cheek muscles and hands, you, with no effort can drink a glass of water. But what about your cat? Your dog? They don't have the advantages you do. Nor do pigeons. And yet, through ways both brilliant and mysterious, they too can drink. Here are their secrets.

24th-May-2013 09:33 pm - Washington police blame bridge collapse on Alberta trucker

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/05/24/edmonton-skagit-bridge-trucker-spruce-grove.html?cmp=rss

Washington State police say an Alberta trucker was responsible for hitting a steel beam precipitating a bridge collapse on one of the busiest routes in the American northwest.

24th-May-2013 05:35 pm - Canada ranks 3rd last in paid vacations

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2013/05/24/vacations-canada-3rd-last.html?cmp=rss

Canada ranks third last among economically advanced countries in the amount of paid vacation time it guarantees its workers, a new U.S. study indicates.

24th-May-2013 03:22 pm - New Jersey restaurants caught selling fake alcohol

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/05/24/business-new-jersey-alcohol.html?cmp=rss

Twenty-nine New Jersey bars and restaurants, including 13 TGI Fridays, were accused of substituting cheap booze - or worse - for the good stuff while charging premium prices.

24th-May-2013 01:05 pm - Russia says Assad regime willing to attend Syria peace talks

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/05/24/syria-government-opposition-conference.html?cmp=rss

The Syrian government has agreed "in principle" to attend a conference proposed by Russia and the United States on ending the country's civil war, Russia's Foreign Ministry say. However, Damascus has not issued a definitive statement on the talks.

24th-May-2013 10:45 am - Abercrombie sales slump amid brand backlash

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/05/24/business-abercrombie.html?cmp=rss

Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch sales cratered last quarter, and stock for the American chain has sold off sharply as a result.

24th-May-2013 12:44 pm - Baz Furman's The Great Catsby

heypais

Hey, everyone! Been a couple weeks since I posted a comic, and I'm sorry. I'm planning some big things, though, that I think you'll love.

I also want to thank everyone who donated to the Meow in the Park scamper! We raised over $600 for the Anti-Cruelty Society! That's so great. You are all the best!!

Finally, if you enjoy this comic, you might also like to see this .gif I made of the final panel:

Thanks for reading! I love you guys!

Tags:summer blockbuster theatre
Location:my cat bed
Mood:impressed

24th-May-2013 05:14 pm - Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22656758#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22656758

Afghan security forces battle insurgents for several hours in the centre of the capital, Kabul, following an attack claimed by the Taliban.

24th-May-2013 05:24 pm - Two held after plane alert over UK

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22658979#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22658979

Two men are held on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after RAF jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines plane in UK airspace.

24th-May-2013 04:07 pm - Extra police heading for Stockholm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22656657#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22656657

Reinforcements of specially trained police are being sent to Stockholm after five nights of unprecedented rioting in the capital's suburbs.

24th-May-2013 04:51 pm - Obama: Sex assaults harm military

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22660609#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22660609

President Barack Obama tells US Navy graduates they must help end a culture of sexual assault that is tarnishing the image of the military.

24th-May-2013 01:58 pm - Turkey to restrict alcohol sales

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22653173#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22653173

The Turkish parliament approves controversial legislation to restrict the sale and advertising of alcohol.

24th-May-2013 02:31 pm - Tension over Sri Lanka Jaffna land

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22652210#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22652210

Tensions escalate in northern Sri Lanka as Tamil people try to prevent the Sinhalese-dominated army from taking over their land.

24th-May-2013 12:01 pm - Lesbian drama is Cannes favourite

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22652124#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22652124

An intimate love story between two young women receives rave reviews in Cannes days before the winner of the Palme d'Or is announced.

24th-May-2013 03:57 pm - Embattled Toronto mayor fires aide

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22652913#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22652913

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sacks his chief of staff Mark Towhey as he fights claims he has been caught smoking crack cocaine on camera.

24th-May-2013 05:15 pm - Spanish princess faces new tax probe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22659222#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22659222

A Spanish judge orders a new investigation into the tax affairs of Princess Cristina after an earlier subpoena for questioning in an embezzlement case against her husband was dropped.

24th-May-2013 05:06 pm - Vatican punishes Freemason priest

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22656659#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22656659

A Roman Catholic parish priest at an elite French ski resort is stripped of his functions for refusing to renounce Freemasonry.

24th-May-2013 05:35 pm - US bridge collapse 'caused by lorry'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22650268#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22650268

The collapse of a road bridge over a river in the north-west US state of Washington was caused by an oversize lorry's crash, say officials.

24th-May-2013 03:21 pm - News Corp to split in two on 28 June