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January 2012

Why is This So Offensive?

Since 1963 a mural that contains a very brief school prayer has been hanging in the gymnasium of Rhode Island’s Cranston High School.     Prior to the Supreme Court ruling in 1962 that banned official school prayer, students recited it

The Profanity Puzzle: Is It a Sin to Watch a Profane Movie?

Editor’s note: A version of the  following post originally appeared in Jim Daly’s Finding Home blog.   Recently we received the following email:   In your movie ratings you include a section labeled “profanity.” I have a particular problem when the Name of Jesus is used as a cuss word. … My question is this: [...]

GM takes shot at BMW in Cadillac ATS ‘Green Hell’ Super Bowl commercial (video)

In a sneak peek of its upcoming Super Bowl commercial for the luxury compact sedan, the Detroit-based automaker not only tells the BMW its gunning for it, but if anyone doesn’t believe it’s the best, “to go to green Hell.”

Detroit Gains in Calif. (1/31/12)

Surf’s up for Detroit 3 in California, Volt gains an edge, Honda tests Fit EV, and Hyundai’s Veloster takes on a cheetah in Super Bowl spot.

Why San Francisco Can Be the World’s First VERGE City

Harnessing the huge amount of data found in city services for buildings, transportation, and energy management could help cities find new ways to generate revenue and improve the quality of life

Quakes and U.S. Reactors: An Analytic Tool

A computer model traces geologic faults east of Denver, opening the way for an analysis of reactors’ vulnerability to shaking.

Solderless LED Socket supports Nichia chip-on-board LEDs.

Providing mechanical and electrical connection of LED onto heat sink, Type NL2 Socket features poke-in wire termination method for 18-22 AWG solid, 18-20 AWG pre-bonded, and 18 AWG stranded wires. One-piece connector assembly has UV-resistant housing, molded polarity indicator, and cleared area designated for reflector mounting that accepts custom or commercially available optics. Applications include [...]

Chrysler’s Mopar unveils new ’12 300, customized Dodge Dart, Fiat 500 and Jeep Compass (photos)

The vehicle, which is a customized Chrysler 300, is the third factory-built car from the Auburn Hills-based automaker’s parts and service division. The previous two were Dodge Chargers.

Honda Braces for Drop (1/31/12)

Honda braces for drop | Saab dealers shoot first | NADA chief’s to-do list