(Newswise)–At the base of the Transantarctic Mountains lies a geological oddity. Don Juan Pond is one of the saltiest bodies of water on the planet, filled with a dense, syrupy brine rich in calcium chloride that can remain liquid to minus 50 degrees Celsius, far below the freezing point of water. But the source of […]
Archives for November 2017
Wearable Computing Ring Allows Users To Write Words And Numbers With Thumb
(Newswise)–With the whirl of a thumb, Georgia Tech researchers have created technology that allows people to trace letters and numbers on their fingers and see the figures appear on a nearby computer screen. The system is triggered by a thumb ring outfitted with a gyroscope and tiny microphone. As wearers strum their thumb across the […]
If Termites Eat Bait For One Day, They Die Within 90
Gainesville, FL–(Newswise)–Termites that feed on a well-known bait for one day are eventually doomed, which is good news for those who want to protect their property from the destructive pest, a University of Florida entomologist says. Within 30 days of that first day of feeding, the bait significantly weakens termite colonies, said Thomas Chouvenc, a […]
Las Vegas Woman Missing In San Diego
SAN DIEGO–A Las Vegas woman who went missing Wednesday after leaving a friend’s house in unincorporated Rancho Santa Fe was found safe Thursday near her home. Ailsa Leech, 60, left the home of a family member on foot at about 2:50 p.m. without telling anyone where she was going. Leech’s physical health is described as frail. She may […]
Border Patrol Discovers Meth In Pickup’s Gas Tank
Salton City, CA–El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine inside his pickup’s gas tan. The November 27 incident occurred at approximately 11:40 a.m., when a 66-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a 2003 Chevy Silverado. Before the driver reached the primary inspection area, […]
ICE Targets Fake Websites On Cyber Monday
WASHINGTON–Several thousand copyright-infringing website domain names and third-party marketplace links selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals, automotive parts and other fake items to unsuspecting consumers have been criminally and administratively seized and removed in an effort that combines the resources of global law-enforcement agencies and industry. There were roughly 50,385 illegal domain names seized and 320,701 e-commerce / […]
Actress Hilary Duff Lights Lego Christmas Tree At Legoland California Resort
CARLSBAD–Award-winning actress and singer Hilary Duff helped Santa pull the switch to light the world’s largest Lego Christmas tree at Legoland California Resort during the 15th annual tree lighting ceremony in Carlsbad. Duff, popularly known as a star on the critically-acclaimed and buzzy TV Land series “Younger,” spent the day enjoying all the attractions at […]
Supervisor Greg Cox’s Chief Of Staff To Retire
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox’s Chief of Staff, Pam O’Neil will be retiring after 33 years of service to the County. O’Neil served 23 of those years as the supervisor’s chief of staff and policy advisor. She came to the County with a professional background in government, public policy, and non-profit management. […]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
(Newswise)–October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month with all the pink ribbons, shirts and other paraphernalia reminding women to examine themselves regularly and have annual mammograms once they turn 40. November is notably “Movember,” an excuse for men to grow a moustache or other facial hair to raise awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate […]
Lady Gaga Bandleader Brian Newman Releases Second Single, Tour Dates
NEW YORK–Brian Newman, singer, trumpeter and Verve recording artist will release his second single from his forthcoming debut record, a swinging version of “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” just in time for holiday season. He is also continuing his successful summer “after hours” club tour with winter dates that kick off in […]
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