On Tuesday, the Physics Prize honoured Canadian-American cosmologist James Peebles and Swiss astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for research on how the Universe evolved after the Big Bang, and the first discovery of a planet outside our solar system, known as an exoplanet. … [Read more...] about US UK Japan trio win chemistry Nobel for lithium ion battery
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Here’s why Dan Koh is thinking about another run for Congress
Globe columnist Scot Lehigh penned an opinion piece last week urging Koh against making “a dumb run” and downplaying the FEC complaint against Trahan as “the equivalent of a campaign parking ticket.” Additionally, Lehigh argued that the implicit message of a potential challenge would alienate women and predicted a landslide re-election win for the congresswoman. Others have pointed out that Trahan could counter by highlighting the “substantial amount of out-of-district Boston developer money” Koh received during his 2018 campaign. While he repeatedly raked in massive quarterly fundraising sums, the contributions came disproportionately from outside the district, especially compared to Trahan. … [Read more...] about Here’s why Dan Koh is thinking about another run for Congress
Poker tournament raises $21,000 for Boys & Girls Club
The “Get Connected: Technology Fair” for ages 50 and older is from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Reading Cinemas in Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. The free fair includes workshops on social networking, online safety, innovative apps, smartphones and tablets, hosted by San Diego Oasis and sponsored by the County of San Diego Aging and Independent Services. Registration is required at sandiegooasis.org under Class No. 75; call (619) 881-6262. Free shuttle buses for North County residents will be provided. Call (760) 796-6020 for more information on transportation. … [Read more...] about Poker tournament raises $21,000 for Boys & Girls Club
Dorm Contest Winner: Room reflects love of color pink, feminism
“My Starburst lamp,” she said, referencing her glass lamp filled with the pink candies. “I love it so much.” She even took a photo of it and tagged Starburst in it, and they loved it so much they sent her a box filled with pounds of Starbursts. … [Read more...] about Dorm Contest Winner: Room reflects love of color pink, feminism
