‘Sovereign’ Review: In the Rare Thriller That’s Truly Political, Nick Offerman Is Powerful as a Lost Soul of the New Right
11 Jul
Politics

‘Sovereign’ Review: In the Rare Thriller That’s Truly Political, Nick Offerman Is Powerful as a Lost Soul of the New Right

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It’s the article we’ve all read 100 times. A liberal journalist from the mainstream media goes down to some diner in Ohio or Tennessee to talk to ordinary folks who are Trump supporters, trying to put together a sympathetic understanding of their point-of-view. The crusty true believers will inevitably say they think Trump is too this or too that (“The man is far from perfect”). But then they’ll explain why he speaks for them anyway. Your typical diner-in-Trump-land article will reference such topics as the collapse of American manufacturing, the opioids epidemic, and the stubborn resentment that festers around immigration. Yet the persistent folly of these articles is that they never really, truly explain the rise of the new right-wing politics. They don’t explain it the way a movie like “Sovereign” does. Written and directed by...
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NASA MSR review continues despite committee leadership change
11 Nov
Science & Technology

NASA MSR review continues despite committee leadership change

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NASA Space Technology WASHINGTON — NASA says it still expects to make a recommendation on a new architecture for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program by the end of the year despite a change in leadership of a key review committee.At a Nov. 6 meeting of the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG), Jeff Gramling, MSR program director at NASA Headquarters, said a committee called the MSR Strategy Review Team, or MSR-SR, is scheduled to provide a recommendation on a “go-forward architecture” for MSR in December. That recommendation will go to Nicola Fox, NASA associate administrator for science, and then to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for final approval.That was the same timeline that Gramling provided at an Oct. 21 meeting of a National Academies committee. That took place days after NASA announced the formation of...
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Discussion | Book Review | Taking a look at theories of learning
26 Oct
Politics

Discussion | Book Review | Taking a look at theories of learning

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Politics tamfitronics JOHANNESBURG - In the quest to assist learners to study effectively and efficiently, Maths and Science teacher, Siyabulela Mokebe has released a new book.The book seeks to give learners tips about learning.Remarkable, it also looks at memory and how it works, then at theories of learning then a bit of politics of knowledge.Siyabulela Mokebe, a Maths and science teacher, and author spoke to eNCA's Sindi Mabe.
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Yeedi C12 Pro Plus review: Detangling robot vacuum and mop
09 Sep
Science & Technology

Yeedi C12 Pro Plus review: Detangling robot vacuum and mop

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Technology tamfitronics C12 Pro PlusThis robot vacuum offers great suction power with anti-tangle tech and a beautiful dock.ProsGreat suction power at affordable priceAnti-tangle technology that worksGreat battery lifeConsHard to customize app’s mapRobot doesn’t wash its own clothYeedi, a sub-brand of the popular robot vacuum maker Ecovacs, has released its new C12 Pro Plus robot vacuum and mop. With improved ZeroTangle technology and an Auto-Empty Station, this vacuum wants to offer an elegant yet simple way to clean your house. There are many options if you’re looking for a $500 robot vacuum. So, should you get Yeedi’s? Here’s our review of the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus.Design and specsImage source: José Adorno for BGRYeedi’s C12 Pro Plus offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power, which is higher than most $500 vacuums. For example, last year’s Roborock Q8...
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