Monthly Archives: January 2015

ABC’s George Stephanopoulos Fawns Over ‘Heroic’ Jimm...

January 28, 2015

Former Democratic operative turned journalist George Stephanopoulos on Friday fawned over Jimmy Carter. Though much of the interview with the “heroic” ex-president focused on his humanita...

Elon Musk and Richard Branson invest in satellite-Internet ventures

January 28, 2015

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in May unveils the Dragon V2 Space Taxi, which could eventually carry a human crew in space. (Patrick T. Fallon / Bloomberg) Two space entrepreneurs — Elon Musk and Richard Brans...

Heroic French policemen awarded highest national honour in moving memo...

January 28, 2015

French President Francois Hollande awards Legion d’honneur to policemen killed on duty during Paris terror attacks Three police officers gunned down in the Paris outrages were given France’s hi...

Navy REJECTS Navy Cross for ‘heroic’ WWII chaplain who dro...

January 28, 2015

Lt. Thomas Michael Conway from Buffalo, New York, reportedly spent three nights praying with those aboard the USS Indianapolis He eventually drowned aged 37 A Veterans Memorial Committee appealed to ...

Canadian named National Geographic ‘Adventurer of the Year’...

January 28, 2015

A mountain-climbing, globe-trotting, paragliding man from Calgary has been named “Adventurer of the Year” by National Geographic Magazine. Will Gadd, 47, snagged the magazine award for his ambitious ...

Minnesota adventurer becomes first solo climber to summit Denali in Ja...

January 20, 2015

Fourth time’s a charm. Grand Marais arctic adventurer Lonnie Dupre became the first person to reach the summit of the tallest peak in North America on a solo climb in the month of January. Dupre reac...

Worldwide adventurer passing through Grand Forks

January 20, 2015

Grand Forks, ND (WDAY TV) – A worldwide adventurer is making a global expedition of a lifetime and you may be surprised where her latest destination is. Sara Outen plans to loop the planet usin...

Pure Heart: The thrilling life and emotional death of Secretariat

January 20, 2015

In honor of Sports Illustrated’s 60th anniversary, SI.com is republishing, in full, 60 of the best stories ever to appear in the magazine. Today’s selection is “Pure Heart,” b...

A Navy SEAL’s 5 Entrepreneurial Leadership Lessons From 2014

January 20, 2015

With 2015 slowly approaching, now is an opportune time to reflect upon the past 12 months and make course corrections for the year ahead. Specifically, it’s always a good idea to review what worked, ...

Proud to Offend, Charlie Hebdo Carries Torch of Political Provocation

January 19, 2015

Stéphane Charbonnier, the editor, was among the victims. Credit Francois Guillot/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images PARIS — In 2012, when Charlie Hebdo editors defied the government’s advice and pub...

James Ling – real-life rags to riches story

January 19, 2015

Ling, his wife Doris Wang, and family members offering a toast during his 69th birthday bash. MIRI: Coming from a poor family that tapped rubber and tending to pepper vines for a living, Datuk James ...

Fatal Virgin Galactic crash left me wondering whether to abandon space...

January 19, 2015

‘Was the dream worth it?’ Richard Branson has admitted that he seriously questioned whether to continue with his space travel project after the fatal Virgin Galactic crash in October Rich...

Steve Smith Scorers Swashbuckling Century On Captaincy Debut

January 19, 2015

If anybody had any doubts about the appointment of Steve Smith as the new Australian Test captain, he or she need not worry. Not only has Smith responded to the above par first innings total of 408 s...

Grand Marais adventurer Dupre summits Mount McKinley

January 19, 2015

Grand Marais adventurer Lonnie Dupre. (2010 file / News Tribune) Lonnie Dupre wasted no time moving down Alaska’s Mount McKinley after reaching the summit late Sunday afternoon. The Grand Marais adve...

Canadian adventurer completes record-setting Antarctic trek

January 18, 2015

Frederic Dion, 37, reached Antarctica’s Hercules Inlet, the South Pole and the South Pole of Inaccessibility in a record 35 days. (Courtesy) MONTREAL – Record-setting Canadian adventurer ...