2015年2月26日 星期四

2015-02-27 U.S. Spotlight


New York Times
   
Deeper Ties to Corporate Cash for Doubtful Climate Researcher   
New York Times
For years, politicians wanting to block legislation on climate change have bolstered their arguments by pointing to the work of a handful of scientists who claim that greenhouse gases pose little risk to humanity. One of the names they invoke most often is ...


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CNET
   
CT scan finds mummified monk inside 1000-year-old Buddha   
CNET
A Chinese statue of the Buddha dating back to around 1100 AD is more than just a statue -- it's the final resting place of a Buddhist master. by Michelle Starr · @riding_red; February 22, 2015 4:41 PM PST. comments. 0. facebook. twitter. linkedin. googleplus.

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The Economist
   
Cars and technology   
The Economist
APPLE'S ability to make desirable iGadgets designed for easy portability is beyond question. Reports emerged this week that it is planning to make a mobile device that will instead carry its users—an electric car. Apple's plans are unclear and unconfirmed.

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Los Angeles Times
   
Artful displays of vacation souvenirs   
Los Angeles Times
If you're one of those travelers who returns with a suitcase full of mementos, a challenge awaits: You probably want to display your pieces from the trip that evoke meaning and memory. But you don't want your home to resemble Aisle 4 at Pier I Imports.

   


The King of the Megamansion   
New York Times
Sometimes Richard Landry can't believe how well his life and career have turned out. After all, what if he had stayed in Quebec and accepted the teaching job he was offered after architecture school? What if Alberta hadn't hit a recession, prompting him to ...


   


Yahoo News
   
Kendall Jenner steals spotlight at London shows   
Yahoo News
LONDON (AP) — Fashionistas struggled to stay dry and composed Sunday as driving wind and rain hit London Fashion Week, but the miserable weather wasn't the only thing that caused some to lose their cool. Reality TV star and model Kendall Jenner ...


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Vanity Fair
   
For Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, The Sound of Music Was Never ...   
Vanity Fair
This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music, which first captivated audiences in 1965. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer reflect on the making of the classic, their decades-long friendship, as well as the mountains they've climbed since ...


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What If The Cowboys Had Listened To ESPN's Mel Kiper And Todd McShay In ...   
Blogging The Boys (blog)
If the Dallas Cowboys had listened to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, here's what their draft haul might've looked like over the past five years...  Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Pin Pinterest 100 Comments ⋆ Rec Recommend ...


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Nursing home quality scores drop in new federal ratings   
USA TODAY
The government has raised the standards used for performance assessments of the nation's more than 15,000 nursing homes, leaving nearly a third of them with lower scores. Loading… Post to Facebook. Nursing home quality scores drop in new federal ...


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Democrats: 'Why we got shellacked in the 2014 elections'   
Yahoo News
In a typical exercise for election losers, Democrats have put out a soul-searching report on why they did so badly in 2014. What they need, a party task force finds, is a 'cohesive narrative' to convince voters they're right. Christian Science Monitor. By Brad ...


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