Month: April 2016
Arianna Huffington: from bedroom to boardroom with the Uber woman | Observer profile
Last week, the media operator and Huffington Post co-founder joined the board of the taxi giant. So how will the huge online news site reconcile this apparent conflict of interests? For a busy woman, Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, is a surprisingly committed champion of sleep. Not only has she […]
How to choose great wine at a hotel bar no matter where you’re traveling
The economics of hotel bars don’t lend themselves to many thoughtful selections but there are ways maximize your drinking pleasure. If you’ve ever spent time traveling or entertaining friends and family who have traveled to your city or town you’ve probably spent time in a hotel bar or restaurant. And, if you’ve spent time in […]
Obama did avert financial catastrophe. But his economic legacy is mediocre | Michael Paarlberg
Telling us it could have been worse is not a very compelling legacy Its hardly surprising for an outgoing president to be preoccupied with his legacy, or to gripe about low approval ratings. Its more surprising for a president to blame them on his lack of communication skills, especially when that president is Obama. Obama […]
New Horizons team proposes new world to explore
(CNN)Remember how big a deal the Pluto flyby was? We may get an encore. The New Horizons team has recently submitted a proposal to extend its mission, titled Kuiper Belt Extended Mission.
How Women Deal With Their Periods In Space
By: Sara G. Miller Published: 04/25/2016 11:09 AM EDT on LiveScience Women here on Earth may think of their periods as monthly inconveniences, but consider what it’s like for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Up there, maintaining personal hygiene in general is not easy, as limited water is available for washing. The added […]