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Friday, November 19, 2010

YouTube - Dead Drops: When US Cyber Command Pulls the Net

YouTube - Dead Drops: When US Cyber Command Pulls the Net: "We need to start creating our own internet infrastructure backup and this is a great way to start before Sen. Joe Lieberman has his way with an internet 'kill switch' like the one China has that he loves so much."

12 Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Federal Employees And Members Of Congress Are Getting Rich While Those Of Us Who Pay Their Salaries Suffer

12 Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Federal Employees And Members Of Congress Are Getting Rich While Those Of Us Who Pay Their Salaries Suffer

Four in 10 say marriage is becoming obsolete - Yahoo! News

Four in 10 say marriage is becoming obsolete - Yahoo! News: "As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, nearly one in three American children is living with a parent who is divorced, separated or never-married. More people are accepting the view that wedding bells aren't needed to have a family.
A study by the Pew Research Center, in association with Time magazine, highlights rapidly changing notions of the American family. And the Census Bureau, too, is planning to incorporate broader definitions of family when measuring poverty, a shift caused partly by recent jumps in unmarried couples living together."

Hollywood superhero street performers should not face arrest, judge rules | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

Hollywood superhero street performers should not face arrest, judge rules | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times: "“For the last few months, the police have been bragging that we have no First Amendment rights unless they give them to us,' Balke said. 'The court’s decision shows who says what the First Amendment means.'"

Airport security staff face prosecution if they touch passengers 'inappropriately' | Mail Online

Airport security staff face prosecution if they touch passengers 'inappropriately' | Mail Online: "Airport staff were warned today they face prosecution if they touch passengers 'inappropriately' as the national outcry over 'pat-down' security checks gathered momentum.

The move by the California District Attorney represents the first sign of authorities taking a tough stand against the controversial new security checks.

With millions of Americans preparing to travel for Thanksgiving, experts today warned the measures could trigger a deluge of lawsuits from angry passengers."

Enhanced pat down leaves Grand Rapids airline passenger in tears | wzzm13.com | Grand Rapids, MI

Enhanced pat down leaves Grand Rapids airline passenger in tears | wzzm13.com | Grand Rapids, MI: "'The female officer ran her hand up the inside of my leg to my groin and she did it so hard and so rough she lifted me off my heels,' she says. 'I think I yelped. I was in pain for about an hour afterwards. It just felt excessive and unnecessary.'

After reviewing the incident, a TSA spokesman says officers involved in the Grand Rapids search acted 'appropriately and respectfully.'"

Web Censorship Bill Sails Through Senate Committee | Epicenter | Wired.com

Web Censorship Bill Sails Through Senate Committee | Epicenter | Wired.com: "On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill that would give the Attorney General the right to shut down websites with a court order if copyright infringement is deemed “central to the activity” of the site — regardless if the website has actually committed a crime. The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) is among the most draconian laws ever considered to combat digital piracy, and contains what some have called the “nuclear option,” which would essentially allow the Attorney General to turn suspected websites “off.”"

The Associated Press: Officials find 2,000 fetuses at Bangkok temple

The Associated Press: Officials find 2,000 fetuses at Bangkok temple: "On the grounds of a Buddhist temple, dozens of white plastic bags lay in carefully arranged rows. Each sack was knotted at the top and contained the remains of a fetus.
Thai authorities found about 2,000 remains in the temple's mortuary, where they had been hidden for a year — apparently to conceal illegal abortions."

China's Drones Raise Eyebrows at Air Show - WSJ.com

China's Drones Raise Eyebrows at Air Show - WSJ.com: "China is ramping up production of unmanned aerial vehicles in an apparent bid to catch up with the U.S. and Israel in developing technology that is considered the future of military aviation."

U.S. deploying heavily armored battle tanks for first time in Afghan war

U.S. deploying heavily armored battle tanks for first time in Afghan war: "The deployment of a company of M1 Abrams tanks, which will be fielded by the Marines in the country's southwest, will allow ground forces to target insurgents from a greater distance - and with more of a lethal punch - than is possible from any other U.S. military vehicle. The 68-ton tanks are propelled by a jet engine and equipped with a 120mm main gun that can destroy a house more than a mile away."

Thursday, November 18, 2010

House Stops Short on Extension of Unemployment Benefits - FoxNews.com

House Stops Short on Extension of Unemployment Benefits - FoxNews.com: "Hoyer says that the House will vote again on an extension during the week of November 29th, after members return from Thanksgiving break."

House nixes unemployment benefits extension - UPI.com

House nixes unemployment benefits extension - UPI.com: "The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday rejected a bill that would have extended unemployment benefits for another three months.

The 258-154 vote was not enough to gain the two-thirds supermajority needed under the Democratic Party's fast-track procedures, the Los Angeles Times reported."

70% of World's Raw Chocolate Soon To Be Genetically Modified

70% of World's Raw Chocolate Soon To Be Genetically Modified: "With the intention of flooding 70% of the global cocoa supply with genetically modified (GMO) cocoa tree hybrids, a collaboration involving Mars, USDA and IBM is accelerating this process.
With primary funding from US chocolate producer Mars, the partnership includes scientists based at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the US Department of Agriculture and Science as well as researchers working at IBM’s Thomas J Watson Research Center."

Airport security staff caught on camera body searching crying 3-year-old girl | Mail Online

Airport security staff caught on camera body searching crying 3-year-old girl | Mail Online

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Senators and TSA Defend "Love Pats" at Airports - CBS News

Senators and TSA Defend "Love Pats" at Airports - CBS News: "'I'm wildly excited that I can walk through a machine instead of getting my dose of love pats,' Sen. McCaskill said."

No Plans In Senate For A Vote On Unemployment Benefits

No Plans In Senate For A Vote On Unemployment Benefits: "The benefits are set to expire at the end of the month, jeopardizing a lifeline for two million people during the holidays. But it's not likely the benefits will be reauthorized before they lapse, since Congress will go home for Thanksgiving next week, meaning this week is the last chance to prevent an interruption in benefits. Reed said there is no plan for a vote."

America’s Future Of Unemployment Benefits In Serious Jeopardy

America’s Future Of Unemployment Benefits In Serious Jeopardy: "In a few weeks, unemployment benefits will expire for 2 million Americans. An extension of the benefits commands majority support among Democrats, Republicans and Independents. But most Hill observers think Congress will fail to act. It would be unconscionable, however, to let unemployment benefits expire even as the tax cuts for the rich are continued."

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[2007] Chinese sub pops up in the midst of a US carrier battle group

[2007] Chinese sub pops up in the midst of a US carrier battle group: "Three years to the day! China had a sub pop up in the middle of our Carrier battle group! Then we see a missile off the coast of Los Angeles. Put two and two together folks and get this news out. I'm tired of our government lying to us."

China Fired Missile Seen In Southern California – Wayne Madsen | Dprogram.net

China Fired Missile Seen In Southern California – Wayne Madsen | Dprogram.net: "China flexed its military muscle Monday evening in the skies west of Los Angeles when a Chinese Navy Jin class ballistic missile nuclear submarine, deployed secretly from its underground home base on the south coast of Hainan island, launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from international waters off the southern California coast. WMR’s intelligence sources in Asia, including Japan, say the belief by the military commands in Asia and the intelligence services is that the Chinese decided to demonstrate to the United States its capabilities on the eve of the G-20 Summit in Seoul and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Tokyo, where President Obama is scheduled to attend during his ten-day trip to Asia."

Pentagon calls mystery missile 'unexplained,' cannot rule out threat | Herald Sun

Pentagon calls mystery missile 'unexplained,' cannot rule out threat | Herald Sun: "THE Pentagon said a missile launch off the southern coast of California remained 'unexplained' and that its mysterious origins meant that it was not possible to rule out any threat to the homeland.

Earlier yesterday, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) and NORTHCOM (United States Northern Command) officials told Fox there was no threat.

However, Pentagon Spokesman Colonel Dave Lapan would not confirm that because the military does not know what the missile was or where it came from.

Col Lapan added that the incident did not appear to be a regularly scheduled test, as no warnings to mariners or airmen appeared to be issued ahead of its launch.

The contrail was caught on camera by a KCBS news helicopter at around sunset Monday evening, approximately 50km out to sea and west of Los Angeles."

Chinese Submarine was not the first on US coast | Opinion Maker

Chinese Submarine was not the first on US coast | Opinion Maker: "The firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile by a Chinese Jin-class submarine off the coast of southern California last Monday at the height of evening rush hour in Los Angeles was not the first time the U.S. Navy's anti-submarine warfare sensors in the Pacific have failed."

George Soros also profiting off controversial new TSA scanners | Washington Examiner

George Soros also profiting off controversial new TSA scanners | Washington Examiner: "Rapiscan got the other naked-scanner contract from the TSA, worth $173 million. Rapiscan’s lobbyists include Susan Carr, a former senior legislative aide to Rep. David Price, D-N.C., chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee. When Defense Daily reported on Price’s appropriations bill last winter, the publication noted “Price likes the budget for its emphasis on filling gaps in aviation security, in particular the whole body imaging systems.”"

TSA Now Putting Hands Down Fliers’ Pants

TSA Now Putting Hands Down Fliers’ Pants: "Speaking with The Alex Jones Show today (video coming soon), Stone went further – noting how the TSA thug directly patted down his testicles, penis and backside while his hand was inside Stone’s pants. Stone was initially embarrassed to reveal the full scope of the groping but related the details of what amounted to nothing less than outright sexual molestation."

Afghanistan dog hero put down by mistake at Arizona animal shelter | Mail Online

Afghanistan dog hero put down by mistake at Arizona animal shelter | Mail Online

L.A. food stylist pulled from flight for 'Atom Bomb' tattoo | Daily Dish | Los Angeles Times

L.A. food stylist pulled from flight for 'Atom Bomb' tattoo | Daily Dish | Los Angeles Times: "Pearson was temporarily asked to step off the plane and learned that another passenger had reported him for suspicious behavior, and noted that he had the words 'Atom Bomb' tattooed across his fingers. Questioned by the captain and the flight attendant, Pearson explained that the tattoos referred to a childhood nickname. After answering a few more questions, Pearson -- who is a frequent Delta passenger and has flown over 142,000 miles with the airline this year alone -- was allowed to return to his seat."

Del Mar High principal denied ambulance field access to injured player | abc7news.com

Del Mar High principal denied ambulance field access to injured player | abc7news.com: "A high school principal in San Jose is under fire for refusing to let an ambulance drive onto a football field to help an injured player. Fourteen-year-old Keanu Gallardo's mother is waiting for an apology after her son suffered a concussion during a game at Del Mar High School on Oct. 29.

It is not known if the district has taken any action against the principal, or if it plans to. Tuesday morning a district spokesperson said they had no comment whatsoever because the situation is 'undergoing an investigation.'"

One Hundred Naked Citizens: One Hundred Leaked Body Scans

One Hundred Naked Citizens: One Hundred Leaked Body Scans

Monday, November 15, 2010

Woman Forced by Police to State That Non-Consensual Sex Was Not Rape | Women's Rights | Change.org

Woman Forced by Police to State That Non-Consensual Sex Was Not Rape | Women's Rights | Change.org

Probe is sought of lead in reusable grocery bags - Yahoo! News

Probe is sought of lead in reusable grocery bags - Yahoo! News: "Sen. Charles Schumer of New York is seeking a federal investigation after a newspaper's report of lead content in some reusable grocery bags.
The Democrat told The Associated Press that many of the reusable grocery bags sold nationwide are manufactured in China. Schumer plans to announce Sunday that he is contacting the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
There is less concern that the lead would easily rub off on food when the bags are new, but there is a concern that as bags wear down lead could accumulate in landfills, creating a potential environmental hazard."

Disappeared Gulf ’Swan Doctor’ - National Human Rights | Examiner.com

Disappeared Gulf ’Swan Doctor’ - National Human Rights | Examiner.com: "World-renown doctor who owned Lakeland Veterinary Hospital and conducted research on paralyzed swans and dead birds since onset of the Gulf of Mexico operation has disappeared, just before due to release his research. Citizen reporters trying to locate him continue to be stonewalled, even someone who has known him for years who says his sudden absence is out of character."

Stem Cells Used to Fight Woman's Brain Tumor - CBS Evening News - CBS News

Stem Cells Used to Fight Woman's Brain Tumor - CBS Evening News - CBS News: "Doctors injected stem cells into a woman's brain, hoping they'll fight her cancer. Close to 23,000 Americans are diagnosed with brain cancer each year and more than half that number die. Some pioneering research may be changing that.

In California Wednesday that woman made medical history, the first human being to have stem cells injected into her brain to try to cure cancer. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy met this pioneer patient and has an exclusive look at this ground-breaking procedure."

YouTube - Obama White House Hands Out 111 Obamacare Waivers- Hides It on Website

YouTube - Obama White House Hands Out 111 Obamacare Waivers- Hides It on Website

TSA: Despite objections, all passengers must be screened - CNN.com

TSA: Despite objections, all passengers must be screened - CNN.com: "In response to a video of a California man's dispute with airport security officials, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday it tries to be sensitive to individuals, but everyone getting on a flight must be screened.
The video, in which software engineer John Tyner refuses an X-ray scan at the San Diego, California, airport, has sparked a debate over screening procedures."

It's that time again - jobless benefits to end | Columbus Dispatch Politics

It's that time again - jobless benefits to end | Columbus Dispatch Politics: "Congressional Democrats, who will be in the minority in the House and have a diminished majority in the Senate, are considering a three- or six-month extension when lawmakers return to Washington this week for a brief lame-duck session. While some Democrats say they would like to pass a one-year extension, it's doubtful there will be the votes to accomplish that."

Unemployed Workers group urgers people to call Congress Tuesday and demand unemployment benefit extension | MLive.com

Unemployed Workers group urgers people to call Congress Tuesday and demand unemployment benefit extension | MLive.com: "Congress, meanwhile, is considering extending budget-busting tax cuts for the wealthiest two-percent — revenue that should be going to job creation programs. We have to ask: What kind of person would extend tax giveaways to millionaires while cutting off unemployment benefits to job-seeking Americans?
People can call their Senators toll-free at 1-866-606-1189. The group also has an onlne petition you can sign."

Idea of the Day: Unemployment Due to Lack of Demand for Workers

Idea of the Day: Unemployment Due to Lack of Demand for Workers: "Conservatives often claim that unemployment insurance, or UI benefits discourage the unemployed from seeking employment. They argue that reduced job seeking on the part of the unemployed actually increases unemployment as people choose to rely on benefits rather than find a new job. The facts tell a different tale, however. Our nation’s extraordinarily high level of unemployment is due to a lack of demand for workers rather than a lack of people willing to work."

Almost 411,000 Californians face loss of unemployment benefits - Cal Coast News

Almost 411,000 Californians face loss of unemployment benefits - Cal Coast News: "Approximately 410,695 Californians are facing the potential cutoff of unemployment benefits if Congress fails to act before the end of November. [Orange County Register]
In July Congress approved a bill that allowed unemployed workers to collect up to 99 weeks of jobless benefits through the end of this month.
However, the balance of power in the House shifts to Republicans in January and Congress remains deeply divided over another possible extension of benefits. Analysts wonder whether supporters, including Cong. Lois Capps, can muster the votes for a new bill."

99ers Arrested In New York Protest For Additional Weeks Of Unemployment Benefits

99ers Arrested In New York Protest For Additional Weeks Of Unemployment Benefits: "Democrats in the House and Senate have introduced long shot bills to create those extra weeks of aid, but that effort will take a back seat in the lame duck session to the more urgent task of reauthorizing the existing 99 weeks, set to expire at the end of the month. (Some members of Congress and their staffers have been confused about the difference between helping the 99ers and reauthorizing the existing benefits.)"

TSA encounter at SAN

TSA encounter at SAN: "We both stood there for no more than probably two minutes before a female TSA agent (apparently, the supervisor) arrived. She described to me that because I had opted out of the backscatter screening, I would now be patted down, and that involved running hands up the inside of my legs until they felt my groin. I stated that I would not allow myself to be subject to a molestation as a condition of getting on my flight. The supervisor informed me that it was a standard administrative security check and that they were authorized to do it. I repeated that I felt what they were doing was a sexual assault, and that if they were anyone but the government, the act would be illegal."

Politics and World News: Lame: Unemployment Extension, Tier 5, 99ers Absent from Agenda

Politics and World News: Lame: Unemployment Extension, Tier 5, 99ers Absent from Agenda: "The 'Lame Duck' session is really lame, as the unemployment extension, tier 5, and 99ers aren't even mentioned. While the emergency unemployment extensions are set to expire at the end of the month, the agenda seems to include everything BUT an extension of benefits."

99ers demonstrating for jobs and Tier 5 stand tall by sitting down in NYC - Rochester Unemployment | Examiner.com

99ers demonstrating for jobs and Tier 5 stand tall by sitting down in NYC - Rochester Unemployment | Examiner.com: "A job is a right, fight, fight, fight!” was the protest call offered by a group of 20 NY/NJ 99ers who are seeking passage of jobs and Tier 5 unemployment benefits legislation during the upcoming lame duck congressional session. The 800 pound gorillas in the financial recovery room are the unemployed. Politicians and financial gurus have debated what needs to be done to create jobs and spur the economy, but unemployment remains at elevated levels."

Yes, It’s a Mandate Wisconsin Unemployment News

Yes, It’s a Mandate Wisconsin Unemployment News: "Since it has become virtually impossible for Democrats and their allies to avoid acknowledging that they have received a “shellacking,” to use President Obama’s phrase, they have now settled on a new theme: Republicans may have won, but they don’t have a mandate."

200,000 New Yorkers will lose unemployment benefits soon unless Congress acts - New York unemployment benefits | Examiner.com

200,000 New Yorkers will lose unemployment benefits soon unless Congress acts - New York unemployment benefits | Examiner.com: "The NY labor department warned on Friday that 200,000 unemployed New York state residents will have their unemployment benefits cut off by the end of the year if Congress fails to continue the extensions that are currently in place.

'These are the facts: Without federal legislation to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits past November 28, some 200,000 New Yorkers will prematurely exhaust their extended UI benefits by the end of the year,' the department said in a statement. "

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Politics and World News: Politics: Unemployment Extensions, 99ers, Tier 5, & The Freshmen

Politics and World News: Politics: Unemployment Extensions, 99ers, Tier 5, & The Freshmen: "Extensions, 99ers, Tier 5, & The Freshmen. The Freshmen congressmen and women are getting orientated to their new jobs. The unemployment extension is far from their minds, as they get their 'Congressional Blackberries' (paid for by American taxpayers - many of whom can't afford their own Blackberry) choosing their offices, and hiring their staff. "

Rell asks Congress for unemployment help

Rell asks Congress for unemployment help: "Rell said Sunday she has joined others in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders asking Congress to extend interest-free borrowing for State Unemployment Insurance Trust Funds for two years and provide a two-year Federal Unemployment Trust Fund Account tax credit.

Rell said a tax credit of 0.5 percent in states with solvent Unemployment Insurance Trust Funds will help create jobs and stimulate economic recovery."

New York State Labor Commissioner Urges Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits - WNYC

New York State Labor Commissioner Urges Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits - WNYC: "According to the state Labor Department, unemployment benefits could run out for about 190,000 New Yorkers by the end of the year, and for thousands more by May of 2011."

Congress’ next move on jobless benefits unclear - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Congress’ next move on jobless benefits unclear - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: "Congress has a long to-do list when it comes back into session next week, and it’s unclear where extending unemployment benefits will fall on the calendar.

Nearly 2 million Americans face losing their benefits during the holidays if Congress doesn’t reauthorize their funding past Nov. 30. Every state offers 26 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits, but federal extensions have added up to 73 weeks of benefits in four tiers in many states, including Illinois.

Without congressional action, claimants will be unable to move to their next tier of benefits after the end of the month. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 124,000 people in Illinois would be affected, with some losing their benefits as soon as the week of Dec. 6."

Tier V Unemployment Extension: Will Congress Step Up To What Is Right

Tier V Unemployment Extension: Will Congress Step Up To What Is Right: "Millions of unemployed Americans are hoping and praying for a Tier V Unemployment Extension and an extension of the existing Emergency Unemployment Benefits which are due to expire on November 30, 2010. If congress fails to act to extend this date when they return November 15th, millions will literally be left in the cold and added to the ranks of the long term unemployed who have already exhausted all tiers of benefits months ago."

Time running out on unemployment extension as Congress returns - The Hill's On The Money

Time running out on unemployment extension as Congress returns - The Hill's On The Money: "With lawmakers set to return next week for a lame-duck session, uncertainty is looming over the continuation of emergency unemployment benefits as time is running out before the latest extension expires at the end of November.

Congressional Democratic leaders have yet to formulate a plan how to proceed with the expiring extension with the debate on the issue expected to take center stage when lawmakers return next week."

'Naked scanners': Lobbyists join the war on terror | Washington Examiner

'Naked scanners': Lobbyists join the war on terror | Washington Examiner: "The degradations of passing through full-body scanners that provide naked pictures of you to Transportation Security Administration agents may not mean that the terrorists have won -- but they do mark victories for a few politically connected high-tech companies and their revolving-door lobbyists.

Many experts and critics suspect that the full-body 'naked scanners' recently deployed at U.S. airports do little to make us more secure, and a lot to make us angry, embarrassed and late. For instance, the scanners can't see through skin, and so weapons or explosives can be hidden safely in body cavities."

Airport body-scan radiation under scrutiny - CNN.com

Airport body-scan radiation under scrutiny - CNN.com: "'If you think of the entire population of, shall we say a billion people per year going through these scanners, it's very likely that some number of those will develop cancer from the radiation from these scanners,' Brenner said."

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