Newest Google Contacts v2.2 is quite a revamp.

GOP Leadership plays chicken with people's lives

That's really what it boils down to. Though there were some bipartisan efforts starting up in the Senate, Mitch McConnell kneecapped them by pressing forward on a last-ditch Repeal-and-Not-Really-Replace-But-Do-Other-Awful-Things bill, and Paul Ryan finished the job by saying the House would not take up any bipartisan plan to fix the ACA.

So the message here (assuming you can trust them to follow through) is either intentionally rob tens of millions of insurance, throw us back into the Darwinian jungle of pre-existing condition surcharges, and cripple a major medical social net for the poor, elderly, and disabled ... or let the whole mess burn.

Because they have to win. They have to appease their Randian base. They have to follow through on their commitment even as they fling the nation off the back of the sleigh. Because that's all that matters to them, and the consequences to the poor and middle class aren't a consideration.

Will they get away with it? Will the American voters continue to let them get away with it?

Immune Cells May Heal Bleeding Brain After Strokes

While immune cells called neutrophils are known to act as infantry in the body's war on germs, a National Institutes of Health-funded study suggests they can act as medics as well. By studying rodents, researchers showed that instead of attacking germs, some neutrophils may help heal the brain after an intracerebral hemorrhage, a form of stroke caused by ruptured blood vessels. The study suggests that two neutrophil-related proteins may play critical roles in protecting the brain from stroke-induced damage and could be used as treatments for intracerebral hemorrhage.

The research is in Nature Communications. (full open access)

Asteroid 2017 SR2 discovered at Catalina Sky Survey on 2017-09-20. Flyby tonight, Sep 20, at 20:28 UT. Dist: 0.24 LD (0.23 LD from Earth surface). Size: 3-11 m.

http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/db_search/show_object?object_id=2017+SR2

Gboard 6.6 beta.

New Tool to Assess Individual's Level of Wisdom Developed

Researchers at University of San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new tool called the San Diego Wisdom Scale (SD-WISE) to assess an individual's level of wisdom, based upon a conceptualization of wisdom as a trait with a neurobiological as well as psychosocial basis.

The research is in Journal of Psychiatric Research. (full access paywall)

[Humor] The Samsung Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 Violate Android’s Compatibility Requirements

Faulty Cell Signaling Derails Cerebral Cortex Development, Could It Lead to Autism?

As the embryonic brain develops, an incredibly complex cascade of cellular events occur, starting with progenitors - the originating cells that generate neurons and spur proper cortex development. If this cascade malfunctions - if one tiny protein doesn't do its job - then the brain can develop abnormally.

The research is in Genes & Development. (full access paywall)

Project Fi & Google Store getting a trade-in program. Will you use it for Pixel 2 if it's available?

RT: NASA mission prepares to slingshot asteroid probe around the Earth. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw6-rLiTY

A rim protector on one end and skilled passer on the other, Bogut brings two-way play to his reunion with Luke Walton.

Eight teams are 2-0 after two weeks.

https://nesn.com/2017/09/why-skip-bayless-believes-patriots-still-are-nfls-best-team-after-week-2/

Check out the new IMAX Poster for #ThorRagnarok! imax.com/thor ⚡

Results round up – Canelo-Golovkin take centre stage: http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/weekly-boxing-results-round-up-canelo-golovkin-take-centre-stage/

Guess the original movie that inspired each one http://ow.ly/HXVy30fi9ob

Fall Color in Texas

Maples in a hidden desert canyon in west Texas. The best fall color in the west.

Help me Bob, I'm bully in the alley,
Wey hey, Bully in the alley.
Help me Bob, I'm bully in the alley,
Bully down in Shinbone al.

#piratesongs #lego #bullyinthealley #toy_photographers #womenintoyphotography #xxsjc

Foot inspection

Young gorilla in Burgers Zoo.

CAMERA: Canon EOS 650D
LENS Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

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#photography #photo #WholeWildlifeWeek #wildlifewednesday #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wholewildlifeweek #wildlife #monkeymonday #wildlifeinthecity +BTP Animal Pro #zoo #primate #gorilla #ape #monkeymonday #foot
#burgerszoo

Santa Monica, CA

The #LAPhotowalk with +Trey Ratcliff was short, but I hope the images from the past days were able to give a glimpse of the place itself. Here is another one. Just exploring the beach. Santa Monica, CA is not far away from Hollywood, so things look a little bit different here, from time to time.

ENJOY

Magnolia Stellata

This is in full flower at the moment and it's radiant in the morning sun

colors and decay

#hqspphotoart +HQSP Photo Art​

10 Amazing Hair Masks For Hair Loss Treatment At Home

The environment damages have a direct impact on our health. Pollution causes many health issues right from acne; skin diseases, headache and hair fall. The chemical released by the automobiles in the air is very harmful to our hair.

#hair #health #haircare #explore #medicine #herbal #naturalremedies #healthy #hairloss #hairmask #remedy #beauty #healthyliving #cure #disease #healthbenefits

First discovered in 2008 WASP-12b. , the planet is twice as large as Jupiter — a type of planet called a "hot Jupiter" — but orbits its parent star at a distance of just 3.2 million kilometres.....

Keyhole Nebula and an active, outbursting star

Located in the Southern Hemisphere, NGC 3324 is at the northwest corner of the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), home of the Keyhole Nebula and the active, outbursting star Eta Carinae. The entire Carina Nebula complex is located at a distance of roughly 7,200 light-years, and lies in the constellation Carina.

This image is a composite of data taken with two of Hubble's science instruments. Data taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) in 2006 isolated light emitted by hydrogen. More recent data, taken in 2008 with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2), isolated light emitted by sulfur and oxygen gas. To create a color composite, the data from the sulfur filter are represented by red, from the oxygen filter by blue, and from the hydrogen filter by green.

Credit:

NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Acknowledgement: Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.com)

It’s no secret that Apple has run into trouble manufacturing the iPhone X. Numerous reports have highlighted the delays and struggles that ultimately led to the October/November release window Apple announced last week. Now, a new investor note from…

+T-Mobile and +MetroPCS are helping customers can keep in contact with loved ones in Mexico.

Haw did it get so bad for the Bengals?

Eggsy's not taking any prisoners! He has dominated the ground and the water..... now it's time for the air!

Good for him

"I just hope that we can incite change."