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China Moon Mission Brings Lunar Rocks to Earth, and New Competition to Space

China Moon Mission Brings Lunar Rocks to Earth, and New Competition to Space

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  13 Comments  •  6 years ago

A technological exploit. I'm not so sure about the value of the rocks. As far as I remember, the rocks brought back by Apollo missions never yielded much information.
Hill leaders close in on Covid stimulus deal

Hill leaders close in on Covid stimulus deal

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

We've known for months that this would be needed. What kind of "leadership" always leaves important stuff to the last second? Our "leadership", I guess....
Michigan congressman quits GOP over Trump's election fights

Michigan congressman quits GOP over Trump's election fights

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

An honest man... ... an honest Republican... Of course he's retiring.
In Case You Missed It, December 16th, 2020

In Case You Missed It, December 16th, 2020

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  9 Comments  •  6 years ago

Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp 2020 in 20 charts So tell us... what's up Skip? The US-UK trade talks Joe Biden inherits Trump administration has executed more Americans than all states...
Smartmatic Goes After Fox News, Newsmax, OAN Over Election Claims

Smartmatic Goes After Fox News, Newsmax, OAN Over Election Claims

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

This could be fun! 
When Did Republicans Start Hating Facts?

When Did Republicans Start Hating Facts?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  13 Comments  •  6 years ago

Krugman writes good prose. His texts are limpid.  His facts are neat and precise. His reasoning is unbreakable. That's probably why nobody ever seriously challenges him. 
Trade With China Roars Back As Americans Are Stuck At Home

Trade With China Roars Back As Americans Are Stuck At Home

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  10 Comments  •  6 years ago

"Trade wars are good... and easy to win!" 
Why police officers are rarely prosecuted

Why police officers are rarely prosecuted

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

This is not a simple subject. Our police need to be able to do their jobs without worrying about prosecution if they screw up. But... if excessive violence is not just a screw-up... If it...
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