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Date: September 13th, 2006

Newest discovered dwarf planet in solar system officially named ‘Eris’

13 September, 2006 (22:50) | Politics | By: ricjames

The planetary body that would have been the 10th planet in our solar system, formally designated 2003 UBR13, has been officially named. The International Astronomical Union has dubbed the new dwarf planet Eris after the Greek goddess of chaos and strife. Fitting, considering what her discovery did for the IAU. At first, Eris was considered [...]

Porkbusters hit paydirt

13 September, 2006 (22:29) | Politics | By: ricjames

Capt. Ed Morrissey writes about the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 tonite: Senator Tom Coburn’s office has announced that the Senate has just passed a new bill to replace the language of the original S.2590, which establishes an on-line searchable database for federal spending. This action will expedite the legislative process and [...]