W Thomas Payne
Living in Savoy, IL
Total page views: 94,994
Published Content: 240
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On AC since: 06.12.06
Bio:
25 year pro at marketing, advertising, and writing creative copy to draw the mind and the interest of the reader. Freelance journalist and photographer. Drop me a note if you have a hot news story in central Illinois!
25 year pro at marketing, advertising, and writing creative copy to draw the mind and the interest of the reader. Freelance journalist and photographer. Drop me a note if you have a hot news story in central Illinois!
Education/Experience:
University of Chicago/Masters work
University of Chicago/Masters work
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Silence is a tactic and a weapon deployed in a variety of settings, from interpersonal relationships to political negotiations.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
The top five movies portraying love, and the many forms it can take.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
The Methuselah Foundation thinks the first person to live to 1,000 could be alive today, if his or her strategies for medical bioremediation pay off.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
Missing In Action soldier Dougall Espey fell in the first battle against Chinese troops in the Korean War, finally being laid to rest.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
Plum Island New York will soon be replaced by Manhattan Kansas as the center for studying dangerous livestock diseases - is this smart?
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/17/2009 | Read more »
Incorporates the Washington Post's Mensa Challenge 2008 entries in a satirical look at President Bush's economic policies.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/16/2009 | Read more »
A new mandate from the Food & Drug Administration may force sodium out of the safe list of food additives.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
A personal view of what it will take during President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office for his legacy to be one of success.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/10/2009 | Read more »
A satirical look at the ridiculous expenditures by the United Nations for the Year of the Potato in 2008.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
Maybe this little article and the three tips for holding a conversation will help those who are "conversationally challenged" to understand some of the what they are doing.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/4/2009 | Read more »
A study released Christmas Eve shows that 4% of Americans put themselves at risk of major and dangerous drug interactions.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/28/2008 | Read more »
Researchers in Scotland and Germany may have tumbled onto a protein variant that will allow early detection of potentially deadly preeclampsia.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/28/2008 | Read more »
University of Michigan researchers have developed a viable way of creating artificial bone marrow, suitable for therapeutic and research purposes.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/24/2008 | Read more »
Tongue-firmly-in-cheek set of resolutions for King George now that he's leaving the throne.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/24/2008 | Read more »
HOPE For Homeowners was intended as a way for banks to refinance home loans without foreclosure - and no banks are participating.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/24/2008 | Read more »
How I Define Beauty in a Woman
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/24/2008 | Read more »
A Cornell University graduate student has invented a cheap, handheld, battery-powered ultrasound device with widespread implications and applications potential
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/22/2008 | Read more »
Stuck on what to do with leftover turkey, and sick of eating it? Try these five suggestions for leftovers.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/28/2008 | Read more »
An overview of netbook computers, and the author's top three picks for netbook computers under $500
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
A look at five gift ideas for photographers and the camera accessories they will love.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Being a freelance writer has many benefits - some of which may surprise you.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
A look at six gift ideas for the science fiction fan in your life.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
An overview of what makes a cubic zirconia an excellent gift idea at Christmas in difficult economic times.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Here is a recount of near-disastrous results from using a Bower 724AF flash unit.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Here is an overview of the reasons both borrowers and lenders contemplate short sales of real estate.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
An overview of why Vitamin B12 is so important for your diet and a healthy body.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
A special thank you note from me to all Wal-Mart shoppers for funding the War on Terror.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/14/2008 | Read more »
Melanine-laced milk products produced in China are in the US, and still being discovered and pulled from the shelves
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/23/2008 | Read more »
The genetic changes over a lifetime are the cause of cancers of all kinds, and a fuller understanding of the genes affected in lung cancer patients has been found.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/23/2008 | Read more »
A new diagnostic tool accurately predicts the likelihood of the recurrence of liver cancer.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
A look at 10 of the top selling science fiction books of 2008.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
A discussion of the sexism, man bashing, and revenge being promoted by web site operator Angie Schmidt - and media outlets around the world.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/2/2008 | Read more »
An overview of the EnergyStar program, and what that little star logo on appliances can mean for you.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 9/24/2008 | Read more »
A study of the influences framing the portrayals of Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger as the iconic villain known as "The Joker."
By W Thomas Payne | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
Sarah Palin practices of clouding access to government and censorship make her an enemy of the American way of life.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 9/13/2008 | Read more »
A satirical look at the struggles of the technologically-disabled in buying a new computer
By W Thomas Payne | Published 9/10/2008 | Read more »
Researchers have discovered a link between smoking cessation therapies for nicotine replacement and Zyban and your very genes
By W Thomas Payne | Published 6/18/2008 | Read more »
The Chinese government is going on an all-out public relations blitz to delude the rest of the world on what is going within pollution within its borders as the government prepares for the 2008 Olympics.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/17/2008 | Read more »
The IC3 reports a small decline in total reported internet frauds, but a sharp increase in the dollars bilked via email and web sites.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a naturally occurring compound that scientists are finding has astounding health benefits.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at Hebrew University have found a genetic link to ruthless behavior and dictatorship
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/9/2008 | Read more »
The Neo-Luddites refuse to see that we all have a problem with our collective addiction to oil.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/8/2008 | Read more »
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff invited four bloggers into his sanctum to ask questions - and a few others were in attendance.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/8/2008 | Read more »
An obituary of film legend Charlton Heston, who passed away on April 6, 2008
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/6/2008 | Read more »
The Department of Energy has established standards for hot water heaters to be to be marked with the Energy Star symbol for energy savings
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/4/2008 | Read more »
The extension of tax credits for renewable energy tax incentives languishes in the Senate, while the House starts grilling Big Oil executives to justify continued support while reporting record profits.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/3/2008 | Read more »
12 more cities have been selected to be part of the Solar America Cities program, part of the Solar America Initiative, to achieve greater solar power integration.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 4/2/2008 | Read more »
A look at the Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) and its benefits for the small business owner.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/31/2008 | Read more »
Chip design and manufacture will no longer be stuck with flat, inflexible silicon surfaces for their primary material, as UIUC scientists develop a foldable, stretchable platform
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/31/2008 | Read more »
A Hindu home where cows and bulls can die a natural death is suing the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for euthanizing a cow in their care
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/31/2008 | Read more »
The FBI warns home owners that a new shell game is being played - but the con artists are stealing homes right out from under the owners.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/31/2008 | Read more »
Universities around the nation are starting to respond to the call from the industry for engineers specifically trained in renewable energy technology.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/30/2008 | Read more »
By exploiting the latent memory of RAM chips, researchers at Princeton were able to gain access to security keys and access encrypted data on hard drives.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/28/2008 | Read more »
Over 6 million rural residents will soon have access to wireless broadband Internet services as part of the USDA's Rural Development Program
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/28/2008 | Read more »
The Pepsi Arena is the first of its kind to start a zero emissions initiative in conjunction with the NCAA tournament. Home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Crush will recycle 20,000 tons of cardboard in its first year.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/28/2008 | Read more »
Brian Bergstein has decided anyone writing for several online venues is either "awful or marginal" - and he owes us all an apology.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/27/2008 | Read more »
Preparations to make in advance of tornado season, including safe room planning and supplies
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
Scientists have developed an inhalable vaccine for tuberculosis, bringing hope to developing nations of receiving a way to prevent TB.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/21/2008 | Read more »
Homeland Security is allowing 27 nations to send their citizens to the United States without them being vetted for a visa. Is visa-free travel helping national security?
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/21/2008 | Read more »
A contrast and comparison of solid state drives (SSD) and tried and true hard disk drives when making a computer purchase
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
Have you asked yourself and answered these six critical questions that anyone getting ready to open their own business needs to ask themself.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
Women shop for jeans as if it is a nearly-holy experience, to find the right fit and style for their figure. Men are stumped and stupified by what women go through when they shop for jeans. Ladies - have mercy on that poor man.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/13/2008 | Read more »
The recent announcement by new Chicago Cubs owner Sam Zell that he might sell the ballpark or naming rights, and make major "improvements" makes one fan wonder if change of that nature is really what's needed.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
When shopping for an apartment, there are five types of landlords you need to be wary of - and landlords, take note - these tips are a wake up call to you!
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
Has the federal government gotten so out of touch that they can't see that the American people are crying out for a solid renewable energy policy?
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
Researchers found that Daylight Savings Time, touted as an energy saving measure, actually increases energy consumption due to a common household appliance.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/5/2008 | Read more »
The warning signs a small landlord needs to watch out for before he or she ends up with a bad renter.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/5/2008 | Read more »
Here is a look at why Americans go to work with the flu, spreading it around. Eventually, the practice will lead to massive deaths around the country.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/4/2008 | Read more »
A true tale of being the photographer for a wedding for the first time - perhaps the last time.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
A critical assessment of Nevada Solar One, a gargantuan electrical generation facility that bills itself as solar, when it only receives a solar assist for its generating capacity
By W Thomas Payne | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
P28 technology to safeguard the US-Mexican border was accepted by the Department of Homeland Security, but the Senate awaits answers on why.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/28/2008 | Read more »
What do you do with your pets or other animals in a disaster situation?
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/28/2008 | Read more »
UCLA obtained a temporary restraining order against the Animal Liberation Front and other organizations which promote violence
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/27/2008 | Read more »
Resources and sources for hunters and fisherman to find a taxidermist
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/26/2008 | Read more »
Was FutureGen, the experiment coal-fired power plant killed for political reasons; or, was it an accidental death, when the whole project was ill-conceived to begin with?
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
An analysis of the CSPAN viewing of the Condoleezza Rice - Barbara Boxer Celebrity Death Match at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
An overview of the greatest science fiction films ever made.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
A multi-institutional team of researchers spanning the globe has discovered that an older cholesterol drug may block Staphylococcus aureus ability to fend off the immune system. MRSA on the run?
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
A critical look at the US support of Saudi Arabia, and a comparison of the United States' position versus China's relationship with Sudan
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
Satirical set of ways to liven up that cubicle farm you call a job
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
Where to look for the best cheeseburgers in the country.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
The pace of investment in wind generation capacity in the United States continues to accelerate.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at Harvard and MIT credit gecko feet for their inspiration for creating a new type of surgical tape and bandaging material.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/20/2008 | Read more »
University of Washington's Autism Center has identified that abnormal head growth could be associated with autism, before behavioral signs emerge
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/19/2008 | Read more »
A look at the e-bike phenomena in China, and its environmental impact.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/18/2008 | Read more »
A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a thin film drug delivery system that can be remote controlled.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/13/2008 | Read more »
Infinia Company picked up an additional $50 million in capital as it ramps up its capacity for deploying its solar dish technology around the globe.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/13/2008 | Read more »
The USDA has a program to help farmer's markets to get off the ground to get locally grown food into the hands of the actual consumer.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
A look at Twelve Publishing, a new publishing house with a unique business model of only publishing - and promoting - one book a month.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/11/2008 | Read more »
A look at what would be a true economic stimulus plan, not a bandage to soothe the worries of Wall Street investors
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/11/2008 | Read more »
A look at the charitable work of International House of Pancakes, and the history of Pancake Day
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/10/2008 | Read more »
A profile of the life and acting career of General Hospital star Kelly Monaco
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/10/2008 | Read more »
Six suggestions for women from a man's perspective on what a guy will appreciate for Valentine's Day gifts
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/9/2008 | Read more »
President George W. Bush is opposing House Bill 4137, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, citing waste, racial bias, and tuition caps.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
A portrait of Indy Car Driver Danica Patrick, featured in GoDaddy's send up of Britney Spears' overexposure.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at UCLA released their phase 1 study using Celebrex and Tarceva in tandem to battle lung cancer with good results
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
Maria Shriver of the Kennedy clan has endorsed Barack Obama for President - and her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger stands behind John McCain? Talk about strange bedfellows!
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
A look at the National Guard's readiness for homeland security issues, as reported to Congress
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
The National Institutes of Health releases a five year accelerated plan for reducing, removing, or replacing animals in laboratory testing.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/6/2008 | Read more »
Westland Meat Company has voluntarily suspended operations pending an investigation the US Department of Agriculture of the company's treatment of animals and what animals were permitted into their products.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/6/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have identified one of the key components of a protein that lets low density lipids to float freely in the blood stream, leading to heart disease.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/6/2008 | Read more »
The Departments of Labor and Commerce released their fourth quarter 2007 reports this morning, sending Wall Street investors away from stocks into Treasury Bonds.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
A new extrusion technique similar to drawing with a fountain pen permits extrusion of meter long nanofibers and complex 3-dimensional structures.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
Details the considerations an actor should make on getting their head shots for their resume and portfolio, including grooming and photographer choices
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
A look at using silk flowers for a wedding, both in the chapel and at the reception, from a groom's perspective.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
A look at the history of charm bracelets, from ancient Egypt to today
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
A look at plans in India to decentralize electrical power generation for residential uses compared to the system in the United States
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine have found that the craving for drugs is wired into the same system that causes fight-or-flight, seeking food, and sexual desire.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/30/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at the University of Illinois and Northrop Grumman have built the world's smallest transistor radio using carbon nanotubes producing an audible signal with all of its principal components fabricated from the new technology.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
A look at the rate cuts made by the Federal Reserve and what they'll mean to the homeowner facing foreclosure.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/25/2008 | Read more »
The results of a new face recognition technology study by a pair of researchers in Glasgow creates a new algorithm for face recognition that could revolutionize the field.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/25/2008 | Read more »
An overview of oil filled radiant heaters, how and where to use them, and what to look for.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/23/2008 | Read more »
Gold chains come in a variety of styles for virtually any fashion statement
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
Overview of the Mara Salvatrucha, AKA MS-13 street gang's spread throughout the United States, and FBI efforts to track and arrest its members
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
A look at the history of Black History Month, the history behind it, and where society is today
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Tips and tricks on how to effectively market yourself, your services, and your business, in one-on-one situations
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
A look at science fiction and how it has transformed into a culturally acceptable genre of the past 80 years
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
Admiral Mike Mullens, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits Guantanamo Bay facility following protests by Amnesty International seeking it be shut down
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
A look at the life and career of Bill Belew, who created Elvis Presley's signature look.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/17/2008 | Read more »
Tips and tricks for preparing business reports
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/15/2008 | Read more »
A look at a recent press release by President George W. Bush on the situation in Sudan, and how far from the mark he is.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
The lowly spud has been elevated by the United Nations to having its own year in 2008
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
A review of the 2006 movie "Stranger Than Fiction", featuring Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah and Maggie Gyllenhaal
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
A general overview of what a clinical trial for new medical treatments, devices, and drugs are conducted and where to get information on participating
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/11/2008 | Read more »
A new means of sequencing DNA, on a chip, has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University (lab since moved to Stanford) which could lead to affordable DNA sequencing technologies for medicine and forensics.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/10/2008 | Read more »
Researchers have discovered the fundamental mechanism within cells that causes the formation of triglycerides, and a mechanism for regulating the creation of fat within the body
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
A look at the five year research study by the US Department of Agriculture proving that switchgrass is much more efficient, and productive, as the base material for ethanol production, nearly 5 times more so than corn.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
A 'how-to' guide on selecting the right patio heater for home or travel
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
An overview of the differences of people holding licenses to represent other people in real estate transactions
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
Five common mistakes that first-time home buyers make, and how to avoid them
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
A look at the use of the music made famous by The Beatles in the early days of the 21st Century
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/8/2008 | Read more »
The new search engine Wikia opened to the public today, creating a combination of wikizines, social networking, and search capacity, looking to take on the giants Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/7/2008 | Read more »
The FBI reveals it has a DNA sample of mystery man D.B. Cooper who hijacked a 727 in 1971, then jumped from the rear of the plane with $200,000 in cash
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/7/2008 | Read more »
2007 was a banner year for identity theft, with over 100 million credit card numbers stolen as a result of hacks on point-of-purchase terminals and wireless data transmission of sales data
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/7/2008 | Read more »
A look at how far MTV has sunk by running a second season of "A Shot At Love" with Tila Tequila
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/6/2008 | Read more »
University of Michigan researches released the results of a nationwide study on the methods being used to use and monitor urinary catheters, with startling results.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/4/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at UCLA have developed a means of mass producing long chain alcohols that could effectively replace gasoline and diesel fuel, and divert attention from ethanol.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/3/2008 | Read more »
Department of Agriculture Acting Secretary Chuck Conner lauds the effects of NAFTA on U.S. Agriculture, but ignores its true outcome
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/3/2008 | Read more »
Why now is the time for an investor to look at apartment rentals as an investment vehicle in today's foreclosure climate
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
Researchers at the University of Chicago have found a link between disrupted or missing slow-wave sleep and development of type 2 diabetes.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
President George W. Bush refuses to authorize the Defense Authorization Act of 2008, citing the inclusion of a section that could freeze tens of billions of dollars in Iraqi assets
By W Thomas Payne | Published 1/1/2008 | Read more »
Five New Year's Resolutions for securing your computer and personal information.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
The children of James Brown are challenging his will a year after his death, saying the trust set up for educational expenses of his grandchildren and the needy are benefiting the advisers who helped set up the trusts.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/30/2007 | Read more »
Research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University shows promise in reversing the symptoms of fragile X syndrome (FXS).
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/28/2007 | Read more »
The US Air Force released details of a mock-up test run of loading a new 30,000 bomb aimed at taking out underground and cave emplacements
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/28/2007 | Read more »
A true story of battling with a snap judgment from a school administrator to get my child the education he deserved
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/28/2007 | Read more »
A new technology for water purification and potentially drug delivery has been developed at the University of Illinois by mimicking kidney behavior.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/27/2007 | Read more »
Words have power, and the use of the phrase "undocumented immigrant" has helped confuse the true issue of immigration control.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/26/2007 | Read more »
Finnish tourism officials are opening a school for Santa's elves to brush up their game
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/24/2007 | Read more »
A suit was filed in US Central District Court to seek the recovery of the Chief Illiniwek symbol from the uses being made of it by the University of Illinois. Controversy about Native American symbol continues.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/23/2007 | Read more »
Scientists at the University of Michigan have developed a novel application of NMR technology and made it possible to directly observe the complex folding of the RNA molucule responsible for the replication of the virus that causes AIDS
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/20/2007 | Read more »
Foreclosure "rescue" scams are on the rise, and desperate consumers need to beware
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
If you're looking for that "must have" cookbook for you or a loved one, this list of the bestselling cookbooks on Amazon is sure to inspire.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
Mini-reviews of the Top 10 Bestselling Science Fiction books for 2007. Tips for last minute gifts.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
A quick review of the top 10 CDs of 2007 in the indie-alternative rock scene.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
The FutureGen Alliance has announced site selection of "first of its kind" coal-fired electric generation facility.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/18/2007 | Read more »
The early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science features a paper in which scientists have discovered a strain of bacteria that will build semi-conducting nanotubes
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/18/2007 | Read more »
The USO continues its 66 year tradition of entertaining overseas troops.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
A rundown of the Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets from Amazon
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
The United States and China have entered into a third Memorandum of Understanding to work cooperatively toward developing additional biofuels, increase energy efficiency in industry, and to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/15/2007 | Read more »
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced the first 12 recipient institutions for a unique grant program to help teach science through actual research and cooperation between researchers.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/14/2007 | Read more »
A pre-release of the results of a German research study that shows that a common protein found in semen promotes the infection rate for HIV, which leads to AIDS.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/14/2007 | Read more »
Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a novel method for helping promote new cell growth in the brain and central nervous system, with hopes for developing therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson syndrome
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/14/2007 | Read more »
Fifteen prisoners have been released from Guantanamo Bay holding facility, 90 more scheduled
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/14/2007 | Read more »
Monitoring the Future study shows a decline in most types of illicit drugs being abused by teens across the United States. President Bush lauds the efforts of law enforcement and partners in Latin America.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
A list of music recommendations for the new generation of old school rock bands that formed the genre as it is today.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/11/2007 | Read more »
A review of the first installment of the original made-for-TV movie "Tin Man" appearing on the SciFi Channel
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
A personal recount of one special Christmas tree decorated in an angel motif
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
The simple steps any homeowner can take to make their home heating equipment more efficient and last longer
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
An overview of the five critical differences between point-and-shoot cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras, and the trade-offs inherent between the two types of camera
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
The results of a study by Stanford University researchers on turning wind-generated electricity into a viable alternative to coal-fired generators
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC has been fined $123,750 for improper start-up safety procedures at the Department of Energy's Neutron Radiography reactor in Idaho Falls.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
Tips on how to craft a successful press release, to get it published and read
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
A satirical set of gift ideas for Ms Paris Hilton
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
A look at the public's fascination with the famous and infamous pop diva Britney Spears
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
Boeing Company, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, has announced a new initiative to work with the Australian government to get more Australian manufacturers in the supply chain for the aircraft it furnishes to the nation
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/4/2007 | Read more »
The National Infectious Disease Laboratory under construction at Boston University plans on building a Level 4 biocontainment facility, but the assessment of the risks involved is found flawed.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
The Department of Energy announced additional funding for research into advanced methods and materials for developing Concentrated Solar Power as an economically and commercially viable renewable energy technology.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/1/2007 | Read more »
Students around the country are being asked to design and discuss a workhorse plane for the 21st Century that would serve the same purpose as the DC-3, which continues in service after 70 years of serve travelers.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 12/1/2007 | Read more »
An overview of the Department of Energy's funding for the President's Solar Initiative, with details of major projects and the 25 institutions that will be conducting the research.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
A description of means to copyright, then perfect ownership, of a piece of original music
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
A satirical look at the Writer's Guild Strike
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/25/2007 | Read more »
MIT researchers combined nanotechnology and biotechnology to create a means of injecting drugs that will target cancer tumors that can only be triggered at the site when enough particles accumulate at the site.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/21/2007 | Read more »
The Department of Energy approved new regulations governing the energy efficiency standards for household furnaces, oil-fired heating units, and boilers. The standards will not take effect until 2015.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/20/2007 | Read more »
A conversation on a train by in England leads to the development of a new real-time, handheld device for sniffing out volatile compounds.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/15/2007 | Read more »
A pair of graduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are preparing to test MEMS powered by light instead of electricity.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/15/2007 | Read more »
Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new fuel cell capable of producing hydrogen at levels unachievable with conventional methods.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
Illinois band Cheap Trick received recognition by the Illinois legislature, having April 1 of every year designated Cheap Trick Day
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
Overview of the research by a team from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the development of an artificial compound that causes cancer cells to die from natural causes
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/13/2007 | Read more »
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed new tools to monitor the activity of the sellers of viruses, trojans, and robot software.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/13/2007 | Read more »
A discussion of developing an effective direct mail campaign using postcards to your current and potential customers
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/10/2007 | Read more »
Researchers at the University of Michigan announce unraveling one of the key steps in synthesizing a compound found in marine life at coral reefs having potential widespread cancer therapy uses.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/8/2007 | Read more »
Scientists at multiple universities have discovered that genes common in plants that occur in certain bacteria plays a role in increasing the virulence (infectiousness) of the disease organism.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/7/2007 | Read more »
Real estate signs are a necessary evil in selling homes, but making them attractive and effective is often overlooked. Five tips for how to create signs that work both short term and long term in marketing.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/4/2007 | Read more »
A primer for how to achieve the best photographs possible to help sell houses
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/4/2007 | Read more »
Five tips for using Craigslist effectively to rent houses, apartments, and condos.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 11/3/2007 | Read more »
Story of the Medal of Freedom award for novelist Harper Lee's only novel, To Kill a Mockingbird
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
A new study was announced showing a relationship between teen driving under the influence and other behaviors
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
Researchers from MIT found that a common protein needed for cell budding in yeast also is required for healthy dendrite formation in neurons, and may lead to therapies for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological disorders
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
A call for the Associated Press to report the news, and stop putting a spin on it.
By W Thomas Payne | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
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