FROM COMMENTS: "I'm quite disappointed by the gross misrepresentation of stated in the title of this story. 'Miss. Middle School Bars Black Students From Running For Class President' is the title, however the story is about reversing that policy. Then I read in the comments that the story only presents part of the facts. This is precisely why fewer and fewer people read, listen to, and believe the major 'news' organizations. Shameful."
Sword Of The Lord With Electronic Edge
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Miss. Middle School Reverses Policy Barring Blacks From Running For Class President - ABC News
Miss. Middle School Reverses Policy Barring Blacks From Running For Class President - ABC News:
Friday, August 27, 2010
Cold empties Bolivian rivers of fish : Nature News
Cold empties Bolivian rivers of fish : Nature News:
"How cold will the Northern Hemisphere's winters be?"
Russian subs stalk Trident in echo of Cold War - Telegraph
Russian subs stalk Trident in echo of Cold War - Telegraph: "Russian submarines are hunting down British Vanguard boats in a return to Cold War tactics not seen for 25 years, Navy chiefs have warned"
Prepping for a soon to come war?
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Mark of Beast? Dattoos: Body Art Melds DNA, Computing : Discovery News
Dattoos: Body Art Melds DNA, Computing : Discovery News: "'The concept of the Dattoo arose in response to current trends towards increasing connectivity and technology as self-expression. To realize a state of constant, seamless connectivity and computability required the convergence of technology and self. The body would need to literally become the interface. Computers and communication devices require physical space, surfaces, and energy. The idea of DNA tattoos (Dattoos) is to use the body itself as hardware and interaction platform, through the use of minimally-invasive, recyclable materials.'"
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Military ray gun to be tested on inmates (video) - National Human Rights | Examiner.com
Military ray gun to be tested on inmates (video) - National Human Rights | Examiner.com: "A military grade, high-tech ray gun that fires an invisible heat beam for unbearable pain will be tested on inmates in the sheriff's detention facility in Castaic, California officials said Friday. All military weapons must be tested on humans. Major loopholes exists that allow the U.S. government to run experiments on individual and populated geographical areas.
'The 'Assault Intervention System' (AIS) developed by the Raytheon Co., could give the Sheriff's Department 'another tool' to quell disturbances at a 65-inmate dormitory at the Pitchess Detention Center's North County Correctional Facility, said Cmdr. Bob Osborne, head of the technology exploration branch of the sheriff's Department of Homeland Security Division,' reports Blacklisted News.."
'The 'Assault Intervention System' (AIS) developed by the Raytheon Co., could give the Sheriff's Department 'another tool' to quell disturbances at a 65-inmate dormitory at the Pitchess Detention Center's North County Correctional Facility, said Cmdr. Bob Osborne, head of the technology exploration branch of the sheriff's Department of Homeland Security Division,' reports Blacklisted News.."
Albino girl, 11, killed and beheaded in Swaziland ’for witchcraft’ - Telegraph
Albino girl, 11, killed and beheaded in Swaziland ’for witchcraft’ - Telegraph: "Police believe both children may have been targeted because of a belief by witch doctors that the blood and body parts of albinos - who lack pigment in their eyes, hair and skin - can bring good luck and fortune when used in potions.
Their value for black magic practitioners sees them often fall prey to human traffickers, one of whom was jailed for 17 years in Tanzania this week for abducting and attempting to sell a live albino man."
Their value for black magic practitioners sees them often fall prey to human traffickers, one of whom was jailed for 17 years in Tanzania this week for abducting and attempting to sell a live albino man."
Consumers Dropping Pay TV Services
Consumers Dropping Pay TV Services: "'Although it is tempting to point to over-the-top video as a potential culprit, we believe economic factors such as low housing formation and a high unemployment rate contributed to subscriber declines in the second quarter,' said SNL Kagan analyst Mariam Rondeli."
Monday, August 23, 2010
IRAN: Building a Nuclear Weapon? You’re Kidding, Right? : Veterans Today
IRAN: Building a Nuclear Weapon? You’re Kidding, Right? : Veterans Today: "Many people are asking if Iran can build a nuclear weapon. The answer is No, they cannot. Iran does not have the tools or material to do so. Some 40 countries would probably like to build a reactor, though, according to the IAEA, the International Atomic Energy Agency. A reactor is the first step to a nuclear weapon."
Chilean miners found alive – but rescue will take four months | World news | guardian.co.uk
Chilean miners found alive – but rescue will take four months | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Joy greeted the news that a group of Chilean miners trapped for 17 days deep inside a collapsed mine are all alive but the challenge now facing the 33 men is to maintain their sanity during the four months it will take to free them.
A rescue probe that drilled down 2,257ft to the bottom of the San Jose mine made contact with the miners yesterday, who sent back a message reading: 'All 33 of us are well inside the shelter.'
A note from the eldest of the trapped miners to his wife Lilian Ramirez indicated that the men were aware of the challenge facing them but confident that they would prove equal to it."
A rescue probe that drilled down 2,257ft to the bottom of the San Jose mine made contact with the miners yesterday, who sent back a message reading: 'All 33 of us are well inside the shelter.'
A note from the eldest of the trapped miners to his wife Lilian Ramirez indicated that the men were aware of the challenge facing them but confident that they would prove equal to it."
Philly requiring bloggers to pay $300 for a business license | Washington Examiner
Philly requiring bloggers to pay $300 for a business license | Washington Examiner: "It looks like cash hungry local governments are getting awfully rapacious these days:
Between her blog and infrequent contributions to ehow.com, over the last few years she says she’s made about $50. To [Marilyn] Bess, her website is a hobby. To the city of Philadelphia, it’s a potential moneymaker, and the city wants its cut."
Between her blog and infrequent contributions to ehow.com, over the last few years she says she’s made about $50. To [Marilyn] Bess, her website is a hobby. To the city of Philadelphia, it’s a potential moneymaker, and the city wants its cut."
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Iraqi bishop says U.S. betrayed country, Christians suffer most | National Catholic Reporter
Iraqi bishop says U.S. betrayed country, Christians suffer most | National Catholic Reporter: "Ambassador James Nicholson, who represented the Bush administration to the Vatican when the war in Iraq began seven years ago, has often told the story of hosting a delegation of Iraqi bishops in Rome shortly after the 2003 invasion. When Nicholson greeted the bishops at the steps of the ambassador’s residence, as he tells the story, they said to him, “Thank you for liberating our country.”"
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