Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Backlash after Bafta host Stephen Fry calls 'Mad Max' costume designer a 'bag lady'
LONDON — Bafta host Stephen Fry provoked outrage during the ceremony Sunday night after he described the winner of the Best Costume Design award, Jenny Beavan, as a "bag lady." See also: Baftas 2016: The full winners list Beavan was barely off the stage having accepted the accolade — dressed in jeans, a grey scarf and a leather jacket — when … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Plans To Make Windows 10, Xbox One Game "Crossbuys" A Habit
Gamers who preorder Remedy's upcoming Xbox One game, Quantum Break, will receive a free digital copy for Windows 10 PCs — a "crossbuy" strategy that Microsoft's Xbox chief plans to make a "platform feature" of the gaming console. Behind the scenes, Microsoft has worked to tie its Windows 10 and Xbox One operating systems closer together, sharing features and data. … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga commemorates David Bowie with an enormous tattoo
Lady Gaga has always been a fan of David Bowie, and now the proof is on her skin. The artist is already well-known for her extensive tattoos. But on Snapchat Saturday night, Gaga revealed one of her most explosive tattoos yet: the artist David Bowie, tattooed along her side. See also: Watch Lady Gaga slay the national anthem at Super Bowl … [Link]
Mashable » These Valentine's Day fails show it's truly the thought that counts
Valentine’s Day doesn't always go as planned. Sometimes that bouquet of flowers shows up dead. Strawberries show up rotten. And cucumbers dress up as … dildos? It just doesn't always work out. See also: I took a first date to a sewage treatment plant for Valentine’s Day 1-800-Flowers is familiar with this. After it failed to meet some customers' expectations last … [Link]
Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio gave Maggie Smith a massive Valentine's kiss at the Baftas
LONDON — The 69th BAFTAs took place at London's Covent Garden Sunday, and there was a new addition this year: an unexpected "kiss cam" that singled out pairs of people in the audience for impromptu snogs. See also: Baftas 2016: The full winners list The Valentine's feature saw a number of celebs get affectionate after the camera zoomed in on them: … [Link]
Mashable » The first 'Ghostbusters' teaser is here, along with a trailer release date
There's no need to call the Ghostbusters — they're already here. Or, the trailer announcement is. This Valentine's Day, Sony Pictures Entertainment finally gave audiences what they were waiting for: a 28-second announcement, revealing the big date of the trailer. Featuring loud noises, big fonts and the infamous ghost, the clip will get you sufficiently pumped. Sure, it's not the … [Link]
Mashable » Dick Nixon on the GOP debate: Trump scores and Rubio just looks lost
Rubio is hiding something. No, no, the lawyers won’t like that. Let me clarify: Rubio doesn’t know who he is. (Editor’s note: Here President Nixon paused the telephone call to confer with counsel. He returned five minutes later.) Honestly, Rubio is easy to understand. Imagine a fellow wants to sell you a chair. It looks fine, sturdy, but it’s just like … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Warns Customers To Think Twice About What They Say Near Smart TVs
In a troubling new development in the domestic consumer surveillance debate, an investigation into Samsung Smart TVs has revealed that user voice commands are recorded, stored, and transmitted to a third party. The company even warns customers not to discuss personal or sensitive information within earshot of the device. The new Samsung controversy stems from the discovery of a single … [Link]
Mashable » Baftas 2016: The full winners list
LONDON — The Revenant was awarded Best Film at the 69th BAFTA film awards Sunday, with Leonardo DiCaprio claiming Best Actor and Brie Larson named Best Actress. Kate Winslet won Best Supporting Actress, while Mark Rylance scooped Best Supporting Actor. See also: Bafta Awards 2016: See every beautiful red carpet look The British Academy Film Awards, known more commonly as the … [Link]
Mashable » Lumberjacks who felled the giant trees of British Columbia
c. 1920A high rigger cuts the top off a tree as his colleagues watch from below.Image: University of British Columbia LibraryWith the completion of the Panama Canal and the exhaustion of the forests in eastern Canada, British Columbia became the center of the Canadian logging industry around the start of the twentieth centuryDespite the rugged and difficult terrain, the abundance of … [Link]
Mashable » Where the #$@&%*! are all the books?! On my Kindle.
People love physical books. They even prefer them over ebooks. Studies say this and bibliophiles believe it. But it’s just not true. Ebooks, whether on an ereader, an iPad or a smartphone, are a vastly more convenient experience than physical books and are most certainly the way of the future. I’m writing this on the commute home where on multiple cars … [Link]
Mashable » Charles Barkley bet Shaq couldn't dunk anymore. He was wrong.
Shaq might just be the best 43-year-old dunker in the (post)NBA. During the NBA All-Star Weekend last night, NBA Analyst Charles Barkeley challenged 7-foot-tall Shaquille O'Neal to a bet. He didn't believe he had it in him anymore to dunk. See also: Baller cop recruits Shaq to play in pickup basketball game against kids So Shaq showed him, and mightily. The … [Link]
Mashable » It's a historically cold Valentine's Day and people can't stand it
Sometimes, the best way to brave cold weather is with 140-character tweets. The Eastern U.S. faced one of its coldest Valentine's Days yet on Sunday, with temperatures in some areas hovering around zero degrees Fahrenheit. Boston, which fell to minus-9 degrees Fahrenheit, had its coldest Valentine's Day on record, trouncing the minus-3 degrees Fahrenheit set in 1934. In New York, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon's IoT Hacking Contest Won By Voice-Controlled Drone
An anonymous reader writes: On Thursday, Amazon announced the winners of its first-ever "AWS IoT Mega Contest," a competitive hardware hacking event held in conjunction with Hackster last month which drew nearly a thousand participants. First place went to an RFID, infrared, light and sound sensor system that gathers data about a sleeping baby and to a voice-controlled drone that … [Link]
Mashable » Erotic Valentine's Day fan fiction: Presidential candidates edition
It’s that time again when a mix of Valentine's Day and the upcoming presidential election blend together to give you a total erection. See also: Trump's mouth on puffer fish will make your day While the candidates do their best to sweet talk their way into the White House, we civilians can only imagine what sorts of things they'd do for … [Link]
Mashable » Gamified drones will be one of the biggest toy trends of the year
NEW YORK — Drones have been a hot but controversial topic in the tech space for quite some time, but following the trend of whatever's popular among adults — from cars to mobile devices — it was only a matter of time before kids would want a drone of their own, too. Kid-friendly drones is one of the biggest toy trends … [Link]
Mashable » Bafta Awards 2016: See every beautiful red carpet look
LONDON — The stars turned out in force for the UK's biggest night in film on Sunday and, though the weather was distinctly chilly, the red carpet style was smokin' hot. See also: 'Bridge of Spies' and 'Carol' lead Bafta nominations Replete with sequins, sparkles and some serious swagger, here are some of the night's hottest looks – updated as the … [Link]
Slashdot » New Shape-Shifting Polymer Holds 1,000 Times Its Own Mass – Watch Out Plastic Man!
University of Rochester researchers have announced the development of a new polymer, capable of supporting 1,000 times its own mass. Polymers that can change shape when heated have been developed in the past, yet this new polymer exhibits the rare quality of becoming flexible when exposed to body heat. This property, which can be used to change the shape of … [Link]
Mashable » Will the Grammys finally make it up to Kendrick Lamar?
LOS ANGELES — It was two years ago, but for many hip-hop fans, it still stings. That's when Kendrick Lamar, the brilliant lyricist behind the good kid, m.A.A.d city, one of the most ambitious rap albums in years, lost the Grammy for Best Rap Album to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, the artists behind .."Thrift Shop." A black artist with a deeply moving coming-of-age story — critics … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deadpool' made WHAT? R-rated superhero slices off $150 million
LOS ANGELES — Oh, hello I'm Deadpool 2, Deadpool 3, probably Deadpool 4 and — hell, maybe even 5. I'll be at a theater near you in the coming years, because DID YOU SEE THAT BOX OFFICE RESULT? SEE ALSO: Deadpool's long, strange, f*ck-filled journey to the big screen Deadpool didn't just break through the fourth wall at theaters this long … [Link]
Mashable » You won't believe who performed Lionel Richie songs at Grammys tribute
LOS ANGELES — Lionel Richie fans were celebrating all night long (all night), all night … OK, you get it. MusiCares honored the (original) "Hello" singer as its 2016 Person of the Year in Los Angeles on Saturday night, just two days before the 58th Grammy Awards. SEE ALSO: Lionel Richie's 'Hello' without music is hilariously creepy The night got off to a … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' star Kyle Mooney takes on Kanye West in epic rap battle sketch
The greatest rapper of our time: Kanye West, or Kyle Mooney? With West's The Life of Pablo stealing headlines all week, Saturday Night Live decided to issue a challenge. They gave actor Kyle Mooney — who looks like Harry Potter, grown up — the once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle Kanye West. In the sketch, Mooney claims that he's always dreamed of … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Scientists Designing Cement To Safely Store Nuclear Waste For 100,000 Years
An anonymous reader writes: A team of British scientists are working on designing a form of cement which could safely withstand the harmful effects of nuclear waste for thousands of years. The team at the UK's synchrotron science facility, Diamond Light Source, said the project will be vital as Britain looks to expand on its nuclear industry. The team believe … [Link]
Mashable » 25 ridiculously romantic TV moments just in time for Valentine's Day
Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with a doting significant other, or you're incredibly, profoundly alone — you'll always have television to keep you company. Our favorite characters often take years to finally get together, but the journey is full of unimaginably sweet and special moments See also: 50 TV shows you can binge for the rest of time We at Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: 'Alto's Adventure,' Fetch, Serato Pyro and more
With Twitter rolling out its biggest timeline change yet and Facebook hitting a roadblock on its Free Basics initiative, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps See also: The 100 best iPhone apps of all time Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Oscar-nominated destinations to make your next trip worthy of an award
Over the span of two hours, a good movie can transport viewers not only to a different state of mind, but a completely different part of the world. SEE ALSO: Oscars 2016: Nominations are #OscarsSoWhite all over again Just in time for the upcoming Academy Awards, here are five travel ideas inspired the locations of some of this year's nominees. … [Link]
Slashdot » DARPA's Robot Ship Slated For April Unveiling
93 Escort Wagon writes: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans to launch a 130-foot autonomous ship this year. The Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel will be the largest unmanned surface vehicle ever built at 130-feet long. It will be christened in April in Portland, Oregon, and then begin to demonstrate its long-range capabilities over 18 months in … [Link]
Mashable » Body positive nude photo series celebrates love in all sizes
Note: This post contains nudity, but you should enjoy it, because it's Valentine's Day. While we're being bombarded by chocolates and heart-shaped cards and lots of ads featuring happy couples celebrating their love with said chocolates and cards, there might be certain people feeling a little left out — and it's not just single people. Substantia Jones is the creator of … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's Chromebook R11 is a cheap 2-in-1 convertible that's not too shabby
You get home from a long day of work, plop down on the couch and reach for the nearest gadget. For some of us that’s the phone, for others a tablet, and more and more often that’s a Chromebook. Laptops be damned, a Chromebook is almost exactly what you need: lightweight, low power, simple and utterly functional. But what happens … [Link]
Mashable » Brilliant 'SNL' sketch takes aim at white people who just don't get Beyoncé's 'Formation'
Beyoncé's song 'Formation' is a celebration of race — and some people, it appears, have a problem with that. Last night Saturday Night Live, in one of its best sketches yet, took aim at white listeners who were offended by Queen Bey's supposedly radical content. Beyoncé first performed the song, rich with references to Black culture and power, at the … [Link]
Mashable » 10 coolest toys at the 2016 Toy Fair (so far)
NEW YORK — Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, you can never be too old for toys. With the 2016 International Toy Fair in town this weekend, Mashable was treated to a preview of some of the hottest, most innovative toys we’ll see all year. See also: An up-close look at Barbie's new curves and complexions Thanks to … [Link]
Slashdot » Best Way To Mine Bitcoins – Allow Errors!
An anonymous reader writes: A recent paper from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shows that bitcoin mining profits can be increased considerably if mining hardware is allowed to produce occasional errors. The research shows that mining hardware that allows occasional errors ("approximate mining") can run much faster and take up less area than a conventional miner. Furthermore, the errors … [Link]
Mashable » UK indie band Viola Beach killed in car crash in Sweden
The four members of the UK indie band Viola Beach, along with their manager, were killed on Saturday when their car crashed through a barrier and plunged into a canal near Stockholm, Sweden. The victims were identified as band members Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe and Jack Dakin and manager Craig Tarry, according to BBC News. The up-and-coming band had … [Link]
Popular Science » Fall(out) Guy Part 5
Go to the beginning of the series here! Fall(out) Guy Part 2 Fall(out) Guy Part 3 Fall(out) Guy Part 4 Fall(out) Guy: Isotopes Fall(out) Guy Part 5 (That's this one!) Support Maki on Patreon [Link]
Mashable » Willy, thirsty ferret, meat puppet and other British words to call your penis
It’s hard naming a penis. But don't fret, we are here to help. Here are a lot of British words you can call the penis in your life. Read more…More about British, Youtube, Watercooler, Videos, and Conversations
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Mashable » Melissa McBride teases 'psychologically thrilling' return of 'The Walking Dead'
Most series might be going a little soft around the mid-point of their sixth season but, thankfully for us, The Walking Dead is not one of those shows. In fact, to hear Melissa McBride tell it, as she did about the new episodes that begin airing Sunday, we’re in for quite a ride See also: 'The Walking Dead': See the ultra-tense … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver really wants you to stop marveling at his destructive powers
The host of HBO's Last Week Tonight doesn't just tackle thorny topics on his late night program. Instead, John Oliver slams, smashes, destroys, eviscerates, annihilates, demolishes, lays waste to them… …according to the Internet, at least. But you know who doesn't love these assessments of Oliver's work? That's right: John Oliver himself. Last week, Mashable asked the Daily Show alum at … [Link]
Mashable » 22 British words for penis to satisfy your international 'relations'
Video: Sam Haysom, Vicky Leta, Alisa Stern The thing about cocks, dicks and penises is they're all just a little bit boring. The names, that is. In Britain, we pride ourselves on our creative use of language. Why call a penis a penis when you could call a penis a tallywacker, for example? Why call someone a dickhead when you … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to draw Adele on a flaming hoverboard
What’s more compelling than pop icon Adele? Well, Adele on a flaming hoverboard of courseMashable's very own Bob Al-Greene shows you how to draw this very strange mash-up. Once you've drawn your own, share it using the hashtag #AdeleOnAHoverboard on Twitter or Instagram. Read more…More about Art, Adele, Entertainment, Music, and Videos
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Mashable » Kal Penn explains just how much money you should be saving
Your piggy bank may not be as impressive as you think it is. It may surprise you that there's a very specific amount of money that you should be saving each month – and it may surprise you further to discover how close you are to that number. Watch Kal Penn explain how much you may want to save, and … [Link]
Mashable » Why all women need a freedom fund after a breakup
Writer Paulette Perhach had just broken up with her boyfriend, and she wasn’t exactly the picture of financial security. “I had a little over $100 to my name, I owed my mom $1200, I owed my boyfriend $2000,” she tells Mashable. “It’s a terrible feeling to have to rely on someone else.” But Perhach landed back on her feet, and … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways for couples to merge their finances without losing their minds — or their love
The candlelight and chocolate-fueled romance of Valentine’s Day will probably inspire many couples to put a ring on it this year. But it also means that those couples will need to have some less-than-rosy conversations about how to merge and manage finances together. And while money might not be able to buy you love, it can destroy it: studies show … [Link]
Mashable » Jonah Hill set to host 'SNL' with musical guest Future
Jonah Hill will host Saturday Night Live on March 5 with musical guest Future The Hail, Caesar! star will be hosting the show for his fourth time, following stints in 2008, 2012 and 2014 Meanwhile, Future will be making his debut SNL performance, likely performing a track from his new album EVOL See also: Kanye looks super chill with Melissa McCarthy … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West announces on 'SNL' that 'The Life of Pablo' is finally on Tidal
The album of the life is finally available for all Kanye West announced on Saturday Night Live that his seventh studio album, The Life of Pablo, is now available to livestream exclusively on Tidal for the next seven days. Fans may also purchase the album on his official website, KanyeWest.com. The rapper made his announcement right after performing "Ultralight Beam," one … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West brings 'Highlights' to 'Saturday Night Live'
Kanye West brought some "Highlights" to the Saturday Night Live stage this weekend. The rapper performed the new track on NBC's sketch show Saturday with help from a small squad of friends including Young Thug, The Dream, El DeBarge and Kelly Price. Donning a glitzy jacket (likely Balmain, a regular West choice) and acid wash jeans, ‘Ye performed the track in … [Link]
Mashable » Erykah Badu styled a fashion show spotlighting mental health
NEW YORK – Kerby Jean-Raymond knows how to make a statement. It was the young New York designer who caught the attention of the fashion industry when his entire last season was dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement. SEE ALSO: African slave chorals inspire beautifully haunting fashion show But after so much attention was given to the designer, he … [Link]
Mashable » Delightful moderator John Dickerson wins the GOP debate
Saturday night's Republican debate in South Carolina gave us some of the most heated, fantastically ugly and frankly, entertaining, moments of the topsy-turvy GOP presidential primary to date. Yet it wasn't a candidate who came out the winner after the six candidates on stage lobbed barbs each others' way Rather, it was debate moderator John Dickerson, the host of CBS' Face … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Carson proudly repeats fake Stalin quote at GOP debate, to the delight of the Internet
In the final moments of Saturday's Republican presidential debate, Ben Carson quoted Joseph Stalin Sort of "Joseph Stalin said if you want to bring America down you have to undermine three things—our spiritual life, our patriotism, and our morality," Carson said during the Republican presidential debate, hosted by CBS. See also: People booed facts at the Republican presidential debate But, as … [Link]
Mashable » John Kasich rises above the fray as Republicans 'lose the election to Hillary Clinton'
Ohio Gov. John Kasich sought to stay above the fray Saturday night at yet another GOP primary debate, avoiding ugly and heated fighting and yelling from his fellow Republican presidential contenders. Over the course of the debate, GOP front-runner Donald Trump fought with both Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz. Cruz also got into an argument with fellow Sen. Marco Rubio — … [Link]
Mashable » The pants are coming off in the 2016 presidential race
The latest Republican presidential debate hit on a wide range of issues: Economics, national security, immigration and who threatened to pull their pants down. After Donald Trump and Jeb Bush squabbled over whose language was more inappropriate, Trump told the crowd that Bush had recently said he could moon a crowd of New Hampshire voters See also: Donald Trump says all … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump says all Republican candidates who are not Donald Trump are liars
Everyone’s a liar on the Republican debate stage if you ask Donald Trump Well, everyone except Donald Trump. During Saturday night's presidential debate, Trump declared that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is the "single biggest liar" among the Republican candidates for president. See also: People booed facts at the Republican presidential debate "You are probably worse than Jeb Bush," Trump told Cruz. … [Link]
Mashable » Do you even speak Spanish, bro? Ted Cruz responds to Rubio challenge
Habla español? Claro, que si: Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz can And he wants to make sure you know, because rival Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio accused him of not being able to speak the language See also: Donald Trump says all Republican candidates who are not Donald Trump are liars Cruz criticized Rubio for immigration statements he had made on … [Link]
Mashable » It's on: Donald Trump says George W. Bush is to blame for 9/11
The months-long feuding between Donald Trump and Jeb Bush got bitter and personal during Saturday's presidential debate, with Bush taking his biggest swing yet at the billionaire businessman. The fireworks between the two presidential hopefuls came after Trump said former President George W. Bush was to blame for the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. "The World Trade Center came down. I … [Link]
Mashable » People booed facts at the Republican presidential debate
Nothing matters, including facts The audience at Saturday's Republican presidential debate booed moderator John Dickerson when he tried to clarify when exactly Justice Anthony Kennedy was nominated and confirmed to the Supreme Court. (The discussion surrounded the replacement of Justice Antonin Scalia, who died Saturday.) See also: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dead at 79 Dickerson and Republican presidential candidate Ted … [Link]
Mashable » 'Delay, delay, delay': Donald Trump urges Republicans to thwart Obama's next Supreme Court pick
All six Republican presidential candidates, led by Donald Trump, said they are against President Barack Obama nominating a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia The candidates made the comments at a GOP debate in South Carolina Saturday night, which took place just hours after Scalia died unexpectedly at the age of 79 — creating yet another layer of … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Rogue Scientists' Could Exploit Gene Editing Technology, Experts Warn
A senior geneticist and a bioethicist warned on Friday that they fear "rogue scientists" operating outside the bounds of law, and agreed with a US intelligence chief's assertion this week that gene editing technology could have huge, and potentially dangerous, consequences. Recent advances in genetics allow scientists to edit DNA quickly and accurately, making research into diseases, such as cystic … [Link]
Mashable » Obama plans to nominate a successor to Scalia, and Republicans won't be happy
Antonin Scalia was one of the "towering legal figures of our time," President Barack Obama said Saturday, announcing his plans to nominate a successor for Scalia before leaving office in January. Obama's remarks are sure to inflame Republicans on Capitol Hill and on the campaign trail, who have said that the president should let the 2016 presidential race play out, rather … [Link]
Mashable » Knife-wielding crab has had enough of your human oppression
It's got a shell and a knife. Bring it on. A crab was found brandishing a knife at a passerby in Brazil It's not clear where the grumpy crustacean acquired its weapon, but apparently this is not the first time a crab has been seen attempting to improve on its natural defenses with some shiny, new cutlery. Just hand over … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs display strong Valentine's Day game with 5 types of hugs
Fact: dogs give the best hugs. Emily Larlham, a dog trainer who owns Dogmantics dog training school in San Diego, California, used four of her talented dogs to demonstrate some of the types of hugs you can try out on your significant other this Valentine's Day. Or better yet, try them out on your pet. Pets need hugs too. This … [Link]
Mashable » Justice Scalia had a pretty weird relationship with TV
As the nation reacts to the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, there will be plenty of political analysis, praise and criticism. See also: Obama will have a hard time replacing Antonin Scalia, to put it mildly But, amid the ideological arguments, it's worth noting that Scalia was something of a television fan. And, sometimes, those two lines — the … [Link]
Mashable » The most colorful legal burns from Justice Antonin Scalia
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died Saturday, was known for his sharp tongue and piercing pen, qualities that underscored his adeptness at delivering a splashy dissent From the court's decisions on gay marriage to Obamacare to immigration, Scalia, who was known for his wit, challenged them all with pizazz. This is the 79-year-old who likes his constitution "dead, dead, dead," … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple And AT&T Sued For Infringement Over iPhone Haptic Patents
Haptic technology company Immersion has accused Apple and carrier AT&T of infringement of three of its patents in the latest iPhone models and Apple watches. Immersion, which claims over 2,100 issued or pending patents worldwide covering various aspects and commercial applications of haptic or touch feedback technology, has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to ban the import of the … [Link]
Mashable » Presidential hopefuls, politicos mourn Antonin Scalia's death
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the longest-serving member of the court, died Saturday at a West Texas ranch. See also: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dead at 79 The often colorful and frequently controversial 79-year-old was a figurehead for the politically conservative for almost 30 years at his post. His death comes during a time of heightened political tension with the … [Link]
Slashdot » US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Has Died
clovis writes: US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died in his sleep while on a hunting trip near Marfa, Texas. Justice Scalia was a Constitutional originalist and textualist. He did not believe the Constitution was a living document to be interpreted with the evolving standards of modern times. I, for one, am very interested to see what happens next. … [Link]
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