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W Thomas Payne

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Education/Experience: University of Chicago/Masters work

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A special thank you note from me to all Wal-Mart shoppers for funding the War on Terror.
Melanine-laced milk products produced in China are in the US, and still being discovered and pulled from the shelves
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.
A new diagnostic tool accurately predicts the likelihood of the recurrence of liver cancer.
A look at 10 of the top selling science fiction books of 2008.
A discussion of the sexism, man bashing, and revenge being promoted by web site operator Angie Schmidt - and media outlets around the world.
An overview of the EnergyStar program, and what that little star logo on appliances can mean for you.
A study of the influences framing the portrayals of Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger as the iconic villain known as "The Joker."
Sarah Palin practices of clouding access to government and censorship make her an enemy of the American way of life.
A satirical look at the struggles of the technologically-disabled in buying a new computer
Researchers have discovered a link between smoking cessation therapies for nicotine replacement and Zyban and your very genes
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.
The IC3 reports a small decline in total reported internet frauds, but a sharp increase in the dollars bilked via email and web sites.
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a naturally occurring compound that scientists are finding has astounding health benefits.
Researchers at Hebrew University have found a genetic link to ruthless behavior and dictatorship
The Neo-Luddites refuse to see that we all have a problem with our collective addiction to oil.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff invited four bloggers into his sanctum to ask questions - and a few others were in attendance.
An obituary of film legend Charlton Heston, who passed away on April 6, 2008
The Department of Energy has established standards for hot water heaters to be to be marked with the Energy Star symbol for energy savings
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.
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.
A look at the Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) and its benefits for the small business owner.
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
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
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.
Universities around the nation are starting to respond to the call from the industry for engineers specifically trained in renewable energy technology.
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.
Over 6 million rural residents will soon have access to wireless broadband Internet services as part of the USDA's Rural Development Program
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.
Brian Bergstein has decided anyone writing for several online venues is either "awful or marginal" - and he owes us all an apology.
Preparations to make in advance of tornado season, including safe room planning and supplies
Scientists have developed an inhalable vaccine for tuberculosis, bringing hope to developing nations of receiving a way to prevent TB.
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?
A contrast and comparison of solid state drives (SSD) and tried and true hard disk drives when making a computer purchase
Have you asked yourself and answered these six critical questions that anyone getting ready to open their own business needs to ask themself.
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.
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.
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!
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?
Researchers found that Daylight Savings Time, touted as an energy saving measure, actually increases energy consumption due to a common household appliance.
The warning signs a small landlord needs to watch out for before he or she ends up with a bad renter.
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.
A true tale of being the photographer for a wedding for the first time - perhaps the last time.
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
P28 technology to safeguard the US-Mexican border was accepted by the Department of Homeland Security, but the Senate awaits answers on why.
What do you do with your pets or other animals in a disaster situation?
UCLA obtained a temporary restraining order against the Animal Liberation Front and other organizations which promote violence
Resources and sources for hunters and fisherman to find a taxidermist
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?
An analysis of the CSPAN viewing of the Condoleezza Rice - Barbara Boxer Celebrity Death Match at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
An overview of the greatest science fiction films ever made.
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?
A critical look at the US support of Saudi Arabia, and a comparison of the United States' position versus China's relationship with Sudan
Satirical set of ways to liven up that cubicle farm you call a job
Where to look for the best cheeseburgers in the country.
The pace of investment in wind generation capacity in the United States continues to accelerate.
Researchers at Harvard and MIT credit gecko feet for their inspiration for creating a new type of surgical tape and bandaging material.
University of Washington's Autism Center has identified that abnormal head growth could be associated with autism, before behavioral signs emerge
A look at the e-bike phenomena in China, and its environmental impact.
A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a thin film drug delivery system that can be remote controlled.
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.
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.
A look at Twelve Publishing, a new publishing house with a unique business model of only publishing - and promoting - one book a month.
A look at what would be a true economic stimulus plan, not a bandage to soothe the worries of Wall Street investors
A look at the charitable work of International House of Pancakes, and the history of Pancake Day
A profile of the life and acting career of General Hospital star Kelly Monaco
Six suggestions for women from a man's perspective on what a guy will appreciate for Valentine's Day gifts
President George W. Bush is opposing House Bill 4137, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, citing waste, racial bias, and tuition caps.
A portrait of Indy Car Driver Danica Patrick, featured in GoDaddy's send up of Britney Spears' overexposure.
Researchers at UCLA released their phase 1 study using Celebrex and Tarceva in tandem to battle lung cancer with good results
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!
A look at the National Guard's readiness for homeland security issues, as reported to Congress
The National Institutes of Health releases a five year accelerated plan for reducing, removing, or replacing animals in laboratory testing.
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.
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.
The Departments of Labor and Commerce released their fourth quarter 2007 reports this morning, sending Wall Street investors away from stocks into Treasury Bonds.
A new extrusion technique similar to drawing with a fountain pen permits extrusion of meter long nanofibers and complex 3-dimensional structures.
Details the considerations an actor should make on getting their head shots for their resume and portfolio, including grooming and photographer choices
A look at using silk flowers for a wedding, both in the chapel and at the reception, from a groom's perspective.
A look at the history of charm bracelets, from ancient Egypt to today
A look at plans in India to decentralize electrical power generation for residential uses compared to the system in the United States
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.
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.
A look at the rate cuts made by the Federal Reserve and what they'll mean to the homeowner facing foreclosure.
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.
An overview of oil filled radiant heaters, how and where to use them, and what to look for.
Gold chains come in a variety of styles for virtually any fashion statement
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
A look at the history of Black History Month, the history behind it, and where society is today
Tips and tricks on how to effectively market yourself, your services, and your business, in one-on-one situations
A look at science fiction and how it has transformed into a culturally acceptable genre of the past 80 years
Admiral Mike Mullens, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits Guantanamo Bay facility following protests by Amnesty International seeking it be shut down
A look at the life and career of Bill Belew, who created Elvis Presley's signature look.
Tips and tricks for preparing business reports
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.
The lowly spud has been elevated by the United Nations to having its own year in 2008
A review of the 2006 movie "Stranger Than Fiction", featuring Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah and Maggie Gyllenhaal
A general overview of what a clinical trial for new medical treatments, devices, and drugs are conducted and where to get information on participating
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.
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
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.
A 'how-to' guide on selecting the right patio heater for home or travel
An overview of the differences of people holding licenses to represent other people in real estate transactions
Five common mistakes that first-time home buyers make, and how to avoid them
A look at the use of the music made famous by The Beatles in the early days of the 21st Century
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.
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
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
A look at how far MTV has sunk by running a second season of "A Shot At Love" with Tila Tequila
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.
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.
Department of Agriculture Acting Secretary Chuck Conner lauds the effects of NAFTA on U.S. Agriculture, but ignores its true outcome
Why now is the time for an investor to look at apartment rentals as an investment vehicle in today's foreclosure climate
Researchers at the University of Chicago have found a link between disrupted or missing slow-wave sleep and development of type 2 diabetes.
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
Five New Year's Resolutions for securing your computer and personal information.
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.
Research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University shows promise in reversing the symptoms of fragile X syndrome (FXS).
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
A true story of battling with a snap judgment from a school administrator to get my child the education he deserved
A new technology for water purification and potentially drug delivery has been developed at the University of Illinois by mimicking kidney behavior.
Words have power, and the use of the phrase "undocumented immigrant" has helped confuse the true issue of immigration control.
Finnish tourism officials are opening a school for Santa's elves to brush up their game
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.
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
Foreclosure "rescue" scams are on the rise, and desperate consumers need to beware
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.
Mini-reviews of the Top 10 Bestselling Science Fiction books for 2007. Tips for last minute gifts.
A quick review of the top 10 CDs of 2007 in the indie-alternative rock scene.
The FutureGen Alliance has announced site selection of "first of its kind" coal-fired electric generation facility.
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
The USO continues its 66 year tradition of entertaining overseas troops.
A rundown of the Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets from Amazon
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.
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.
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.