Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming proposed legislation in which the United States would export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This push was in response to Russian intervention in Ukraine earlier this month. Russia’s recent aggressive international law violations have Western powers worried. Most worried are…
Companies are granted the right to refuse to hire certain female prospects if the owners have religious objections to mothers working outside the home. Companies are granted the right to fire pregnant employees because the owner finds their presence distracting. Are those rights fair? Should they be granted? How far are we as a…
Every competing member of the University of Wyoming wrestling team was eliminated from the NCAA Championships on Friday in Oklahoma City, Okla. Junior Shane Woods managed to get one victory for the day to lead the Pokes, before losing 6-4 to Nick Bonnaccorsi of Pittsburgh. “We wrestled tough and with a lot of effort and heart,…
Pacemakers are small surgically implanted electronic devices that correct irregular heartbeats. They are in no way a new technology, having exited in various incarnations for decades. One memorable version from the 1970s is actually nuclear-powered, transforming the heat from decaying plutonium into electrical energy for zapping heart muscles into rhythm. The Los Alamos National Laboratory…
Divergent is an aimless, lifeless, moronic bore that rightfully replaces Twilight as the new young adult franchise destined to earn boat-loads of cash and zero respect from moviegoers. At least Twilight had some unintentional laughs to keep me entertained. Divergent, the first of a best-selling trilogy of novels, tells the story of a girl in…
Wyoming recorded a season-low offensive performance in a 59-43 to Texas A&M on Wednesday night in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational. The loss marks the end of the Cowboys’ season. “It’s a shame the season had to end with one of our poorest games, but kudos to Texas A&M and how they…
