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Friday, July 15, 2011
Return of the Gold Standard as world order unravels - Telegraph
Return of the Gold Standard as world order unravels - Telegraph: "As the twin pillars of international monetary system threaten to come tumbling down in unison, gold has reclaimed its ancient status as the anchor of stability. The spot price surged to an all-time high of $1,594 an ounce in London, lifting silver to $39 in its train."
EFSF-Chief admits Germany makes profit from bailout to Greece | Keep Talking Greece
EFSF-Chief admits Germany makes profit from bailout to Greece | Keep Talking Greece: "The masks have fallen and megalomania knows no shame. Klaus Regling, Chief of multi-billion heavy “European Financial Stability Facility” (EFSF) admits that Germany makes profit out of the bailout to Greece.
In an interview to German newspaper BILD-Zeitung German Klaus Regling says it out loud that bailout to Greece does not affect the German taxpayer as Germany makes profit € 600 million per year! "
In an interview to German newspaper BILD-Zeitung German Klaus Regling says it out loud that bailout to Greece does not affect the German taxpayer as Germany makes profit € 600 million per year! "
Obama gives leaders ’24 to 36 hours’ to come to debt agreement - 2chambers - The Washington Post
Obama gives leaders ’24 to 36 hours’ to come to debt agreement - 2chambers - The Washington Post: "President Obama told congressional leaders at their latest debt-limit meeting that they must come to an agreement on the way forward by early Saturday morning or else they will be called back to the White House this weekend, aides from both parties with knowledge of the meeting said Thursday evening.
At a meeting that lasted 80 minutes, congressional negotiators and the White House finished their review of the work done by a group led by Vice President Biden, said the aides, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the meeting."
At a meeting that lasted 80 minutes, congressional negotiators and the White House finished their review of the work done by a group led by Vice President Biden, said the aides, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the meeting."
New alloy that converts heat directly into electricity
"New alloy that converts heat directly into electricity"
University of Minnesota engineering researchers in the College of Science and Engineering have recently discovered a new alloy material that converts heat directly into electricity. This revolutionary energy conversion method is in the early stages of development, but it could have wide-sweeping impact on creating environmentally friendly electricity from waste heat sources.
Researchers say the material could potentially be used to capture waste heat from a car’s exhaust that would heat the material and produce electricity for charging the battery in a hybrid car. Other possible future uses include capturing rejected heat from industrial and power plants or temperature differences in the ocean to create electricity. The research team is looking into possible commercialization of the technology.
Researchers say the material could potentially be used to capture waste heat from a car’s exhaust that would heat the material and produce electricity for charging the battery in a hybrid car. Other possible future uses include capturing rejected heat from industrial and power plants or temperature differences in the ocean to create electricity. The research team is looking into possible commercialization of the technology.
State Makes Gay History A Requirement - Politics News Story - KTVU San Francisco
State Makes Gay History A Requirement - Politics News Story - KTVU San Francisco: "California became the nation's first state to require its public schools to teach students about the history and contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people Thursday.
The new law, SB48, was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown today and will take effect in January.
'History should be honest,' Brown said in a statement.
The measure authored by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, adds LGBT groups to a list of cultural and ethnic categories that school districts have previously been required to describe accurately and fairly in social studies classes."
The new law, SB48, was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown today and will take effect in January.
'History should be honest,' Brown said in a statement.
The measure authored by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, adds LGBT groups to a list of cultural and ethnic categories that school districts have previously been required to describe accurately and fairly in social studies classes."
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Copwatcher Founder Convicted For Resisting Arrest In Missing Camera Case | Pixiq
Copwatcher Founder Convicted For Resisting Arrest In Missing Camera Case | Pixiq: "John Kurtz, the Orlando Copwatch founder who was facing six years in prison for battery on a law enforcement officer, was acquitted of that felony charge last week.
But he was convicted of resisting arrest without violence – even though the officer testified he was not resisting – proving once again that Florida has an unethical and unconstitutional habit of dishing out resisting arrest convictions without underlying charges to justify the arrest in the first place."
But he was convicted of resisting arrest without violence – even though the officer testified he was not resisting – proving once again that Florida has an unethical and unconstitutional habit of dishing out resisting arrest convictions without underlying charges to justify the arrest in the first place."
Children Denied Equal Protection Under American Law - ABC News
Restaurant Bans Young Kids - ABC News: "It hasn't been a banner year for the under-6 set.
Starting July 16, McDain's, a Pittsburgh-area restaurant, will ban children under the age of 6 from its dining area. Restaurant owner Mike Vuick said the policy came in response to complaints he'd received from older customers about kids causing a ruckus. In an email to his clientele, Vuick wrote, 'We feel that McDain's is a not a place for young children … and many, many times they have disturbed other customers.'
A few weeks ago, Malaysia Airlines announced that it would ban infants from flying in the first-class cabin because other passengers had complained about squalling babies. And last February it was rumored that Virgin Atlantic and British Airways had been pressured to consider child-free zones and even child-free planes to appease business travelers who, according to a travel survey, listed unruly children as their No. 1 travel-related complaint."
Starting July 16, McDain's, a Pittsburgh-area restaurant, will ban children under the age of 6 from its dining area. Restaurant owner Mike Vuick said the policy came in response to complaints he'd received from older customers about kids causing a ruckus. In an email to his clientele, Vuick wrote, 'We feel that McDain's is a not a place for young children … and many, many times they have disturbed other customers.'
A few weeks ago, Malaysia Airlines announced that it would ban infants from flying in the first-class cabin because other passengers had complained about squalling babies. And last February it was rumored that Virgin Atlantic and British Airways had been pressured to consider child-free zones and even child-free planes to appease business travelers who, according to a travel survey, listed unruly children as their No. 1 travel-related complaint."
Shutdown forces MillerCoors to pull beer from shelves | StarTribune.com
Shutdown forces MillerCoors to pull beer from shelves | StarTribune.com: "Miller Time in Minnesota is over -- until lawmakers reach a budget deal.
The state's government shutdown, now in its 13th day, will soon force MillerCoors to pull its beer from Minnesota liquor stores, bars and restaurants. A state official says the law requires the company to remove products like Coors Light, Miller Lite and Blue Moon imminently.
'I would suspect within days to see that product leave the shelves,' said Doug Neville, a spokesman for the Department of Public Safety.
A MillerCoors spokesman said they are fighting the decision, which would decimate one of its largest markets in the country.
“Right now we are exploring all options that are available to us,' said spokesman Julian Green. 'We are currently in discussions and hoping that we can get a resolution with the state, with the agency that enforces the sale ... of alcohol.”
Neville says MillerCoors must remove the beer because they did not renew their brand label registration with the state before the shutdown began. By law, brewers must renew those registrations -- which show the label on each brand of beer -- every three years."
The state's government shutdown, now in its 13th day, will soon force MillerCoors to pull its beer from Minnesota liquor stores, bars and restaurants. A state official says the law requires the company to remove products like Coors Light, Miller Lite and Blue Moon imminently.
'I would suspect within days to see that product leave the shelves,' said Doug Neville, a spokesman for the Department of Public Safety.
A MillerCoors spokesman said they are fighting the decision, which would decimate one of its largest markets in the country.
“Right now we are exploring all options that are available to us,' said spokesman Julian Green. 'We are currently in discussions and hoping that we can get a resolution with the state, with the agency that enforces the sale ... of alcohol.”
Neville says MillerCoors must remove the beer because they did not renew their brand label registration with the state before the shutdown began. By law, brewers must renew those registrations -- which show the label on each brand of beer -- every three years."
Child Cuts Class and Parents May Have To Pay A Fine
Concord Could Fine Students For Cutting Class « CBS San Francisco: "It could soon cost kids, and parents in Concord upwards of $500 if the teenager continues to cut class.
There’s no question about it, said Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, Concord police have their hands full with truant kids these days.
“Often they’re finding that the kid they return at 11 a.m. is back out at 12:30,” said Hoffmeister."
There’s no question about it, said Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, Concord police have their hands full with truant kids these days.
“Often they’re finding that the kid they return at 11 a.m. is back out at 12:30,” said Hoffmeister."
S.F. weighs protecting ex-cons seeking homes, jobs
S.F. weighs protecting ex-cons seeking homes, jobs: "Ex-convicts may soon become a 'protected class' in San Francisco - joining African Americans, Latinos, gays, transgender people, pregnant women and the disabled.
A proposal being circulated at City Hall would make it illegal for landlords and employers to discriminate against applicants solely because they were 'previously incarcerated.'
Sex offenders and perpetrators of some violent crimes would not be covered.
It would also be illegal to ask anyone about their criminal past on an initial job or housing application."
A proposal being circulated at City Hall would make it illegal for landlords and employers to discriminate against applicants solely because they were 'previously incarcerated.'
Sex offenders and perpetrators of some violent crimes would not be covered.
It would also be illegal to ask anyone about their criminal past on an initial job or housing application."
DHS: Imported Tech Devices May Contain Spy Tools / Infopackets.com
DHS: Imported Tech Devices May Contain Spy Tools / Infopackets.com: "A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) source has confirmed that technology made overseas and imported to the US has been known to contain spy tools. There's also a threat from counterfeit hardware.
The confirmation came during a hearing by a House of Representatives committee into cyber security. It was discussing ways in which private companies can be encouraged to work alongside the government in tackling security threats."
The confirmation came during a hearing by a House of Representatives committee into cyber security. It was discussing ways in which private companies can be encouraged to work alongside the government in tackling security threats."
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp made 'profit' of $4.8bn in US gov income tax refunds | Mail Online
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp made 'profit' of $4.8bn in US gov income tax refunds | Mail Online: "Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. collected $4.8 billion in income tax refunds in the last four years, an investigation has uncovered.
The payback means Murdoch's U.S.-based media empire has actually made money on tax rebates on top of its $10.4 billion in profits.
At the standard 35 per cent corporate tax rate the company should have coughed up $3.6 billion in tax."
The payback means Murdoch's U.S.-based media empire has actually made money on tax rebates on top of its $10.4 billion in profits.
At the standard 35 per cent corporate tax rate the company should have coughed up $3.6 billion in tax."
“GOOD” EXPERIENCES AREN’T NECESSARILY FROM GOD
A twelve-year-old boy in Taiwan was having strange experiences. He felt as though someone was often following him but when he turned around, he saw no one. Often in the morning after a fitful sleep he would have bruises and tell his parents that someone had been hitting him in the night as he slept. His parents took him to medical doctors who could find nothing wrong with the boy. Finally, they took him to a blind fortune-teller – one who had a reputation for his effectiveness in perceiving the spirit world.This fortune-teller told the boy and his parents that the boy was born as a twin and that the other twin had died at birth. This was of course known to the parents, but few other people knew about this as they had kept it a secret. The fortune-teller went on to say that the boy’s problems were caused by the spirit of the deceased twin who was angry about being neglected. His parents had not been faithfully worshiping him and providing for him in the spirit world. Therefore, this spirit was punishing them by harassing their son (his twin). The solution was to set up an altar for the spirit of the deceased twin, worship him with food and incense, and burn spirit money on his behalf. When the family did as they had been instructed, the boy’s strange experiences ceased.
One might ask, “How can it be that this worked”? The answer is that Satan has good reasons to make it work. The spirits tormenting the child were doing what evil spirits delight to do. The fortune-teller is connected to real spiritual knowledge. The spirits told the fortune-teller of the twin. The spirits gave him the “prescription” and other spirits quit their tormenting because by doing so, they have immersed that whole family in the animistic beliefs of spirit worship. Imagine how solid would be their beliefs and how unlikely would be their turning to Jesus Christ. Divination and spiritism work — that is what makes the danger so great. Deceptions that do not “work” have a short shelf life. (Online source)
At least 13 reported dead in India blasts - CNN.com
At least 13 reported dead in India blasts - CNN.com: "At least 13 people were killed and 81 others injured Wednesday in explosions that rocked congested areas of India's financial capital, Mumbai, according to Prithviraj Chavan, the chief minister of the state of Maharashtra.
Police said the explosions occurred within minutes of one another in the Dadar, Opera House and Zaveri Bazaar areas, all busy commercial areas that were certainly teeming with people in the evening rush hour.
'The sound was absolutely deafening,' said Hemant Mehta, who was in the Opera House area, near Mumbai's diamond market, a small epicenter of the city's economy.
Everyone looked up, he said. At first, some thought that heavy rains had caused a building to collapse. He told CNN-IBN that he was sure the sheer panic would cause a stampede."
Police said the explosions occurred within minutes of one another in the Dadar, Opera House and Zaveri Bazaar areas, all busy commercial areas that were certainly teeming with people in the evening rush hour.
'The sound was absolutely deafening,' said Hemant Mehta, who was in the Opera House area, near Mumbai's diamond market, a small epicenter of the city's economy.
Everyone looked up, he said. At first, some thought that heavy rains had caused a building to collapse. He told CNN-IBN that he was sure the sheer panic would cause a stampede."
BREAKING: Mother Arested For "Having An Attitude" And RefusingTo Let TSA Grope Her Daughter
Police charge mother in Nashville airport altercation | The Tennessean | tennessean.com: "A 41-year-old Clarksville woman was arrested after Nashville airport authorities say she was belligerent and verbally abusive to security officers, refusing for her daughter to be patted down at a security checkpoint.
Andrea Fornella Abbott yelled and swore at Transportation Security Administration agents Saturday afternoon at Nashville International Airport, saying she did not want her daughter to be “touched inappropriately or have her “crotch grabbed,” a police report states.
After the woman refused to calm down, airport police said, she was charged with disorderly conduct and taken to jail. She has been released on bond."
Andrea Fornella Abbott yelled and swore at Transportation Security Administration agents Saturday afternoon at Nashville International Airport, saying she did not want her daughter to be “touched inappropriately or have her “crotch grabbed,” a police report states.
After the woman refused to calm down, airport police said, she was charged with disorderly conduct and taken to jail. She has been released on bond."
Outcasts: Tonight Tens Of Thousands Of Formerly Middle Class Americans Will Be Sleeping In Their Cars, In Tent Cities Or On The Streets
Outcasts: Tonight Tens Of Thousands Of Formerly Middle Class Americans Will Be Sleeping In Their Cars, In Tent Cities Or On The Streets: "Economic despair is beginning to spread rapidly in America. As you read this, there are millions of American families that are just barely hanging on by their fingernails. For a growing number of Americans, it has become an all-out battle just to be able to afford to sleep under a roof and put a little bit of food on the table. Sadly, there are more people than ever that are losing that battle. Tonight, tens of thousands of formerly middle class Americans will be sleeping in their cars, even though that is illegal in many U.S. cities. Tens of thousands of others will be sleeping in tent cities or on the streets. Meanwhile, communities all over America are passing measures that are meant to push tent cities and homeless people out of their areas. It turns out that once you lose your job and your home in this country you become something of an outcast. Sadly, the number of 'outcasts' is going to continue to grow as the U.S. economy continues to collapse."
Economy: US Default Inevitable: Fund Manager - CNBC
Economy: US Default Inevitable: Fund Manager - CNBC: "A U.S. default isn't a matter of 'if' but 'when,' David Murrin, chief investment officer at Emergent Asset Management, told CNBC.
'It's inevitable that the U.S. will default—it's essentially an empire which is overextended and in decline—and that its financial system will go with it,' he said.
The question is: Does the U.S. default when it is forced to by the outside world, probably the Chinese, or does it take the option to default on its own terms in such a way that it may have a strategic advantage, Murrin said."
'It's inevitable that the U.S. will default—it's essentially an empire which is overextended and in decline—and that its financial system will go with it,' he said.
The question is: Does the U.S. default when it is forced to by the outside world, probably the Chinese, or does it take the option to default on its own terms in such a way that it may have a strategic advantage, Murrin said."
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Spin This: Cisco To Fire 10,000 | zero hedge
Spin This: Cisco To Fire 10,000 | zero hedge: "A year after the outgoing secretary of the treasury top ticked the economy and ushered in QE 2 with his abysmal NYT op-ed 'Welcome to the Recovery' it is only appropriate that we get news that Cisco is preparing to fire 10,000, or 14% of its entire workforce, over and above the number of people that the company said was going to be let go in May. 'The cuts include as many as 7,000 jobs that would be eliminated by the end of August"
Fan Who Caught Jeter's 3,000th Hit May Owe IRS | NBC New York
Fan Who Caught Jeter's 3,000th Hit May Owe IRS | NBC New York: "The Verizon salesman from Highland Mills, N.Y., gave the ball back to Jeter, whom he called an 'icon,' and the Yankees lavished a slew of prizes, including luxury box seats for every remaining home game this season and post-season and some signed memorabilia, upon him.
Now the IRS wants a piece. The prizes Lopez received are estimated to be worth more than $32,000 -- and, like game show contestants, Lopez may have to pay taxes on the gifts and prizes because the IRS considers them income.
Some estimate the IRS will put Lopez on the hook for anywhere between $5,000 and $13,000"
Now the IRS wants a piece. The prizes Lopez received are estimated to be worth more than $32,000 -- and, like game show contestants, Lopez may have to pay taxes on the gifts and prizes because the IRS considers them income.
Some estimate the IRS will put Lopez on the hook for anywhere between $5,000 and $13,000"
Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3 - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3 - Political Hotsheet - CBS News: "President Obama on Tuesday said he cannot guarantee that retirees will receive their Social Security checks August 3 if Democrats and Republicans in Washington do not reach an agreement on reducing the deficit in the coming weeks.
'I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven't resolved this issue. Because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it,' Mr. Obama said in an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, according to excerpts released by CBS News.
The Obama administration and many economists have warned of economic catastrophe if the United States does not raise the amount it is legally allowed to borrow by August 2."
'I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven't resolved this issue. Because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it,' Mr. Obama said in an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, according to excerpts released by CBS News.
The Obama administration and many economists have warned of economic catastrophe if the United States does not raise the amount it is legally allowed to borrow by August 2."
ComEd: Service restored to 502,000 - chicagotribune.com
ComEd: Service restored to 502,000 - chicagotribune.com: "Commonwealth Edison Co. reported substantial progress in restoring power lost in Monday's storms but that still left hundreds of thousands without electricity in sweltering heat. The utility warned it could take days to get everyone back on line.
A record 868,000 homes and businesses were left without power by the storms that ripped through the area at 75 mph--the highest number of outages in 13 years. But by 11 a.m. that had been reduced to about 350,000."
A record 868,000 homes and businesses were left without power by the storms that ripped through the area at 75 mph--the highest number of outages in 13 years. But by 11 a.m. that had been reduced to about 350,000."
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
What happened to the American flags on the moon? - CBS News
What happened to the American flags on the moon? - CBS News: "As a symbol of the Fourth of July holiday, it is easy for the conversation this time of year to turn to iconic American flags, like the flag the Marines raised at Iwo Jima; the one firefighters put up at ground zero; and the one that flew over Fort McHenry and was the inspiration for what would become our national anthem.
As the space shuttle program comes to an end this week, CBS News decided to look into the flags the astronauts left behind on six trips to the moon. What's become of them?"
As the space shuttle program comes to an end this week, CBS News decided to look into the flags the astronauts left behind on six trips to the moon. What's become of them?"
IMF chief threatens 'real nasty consequences' if debt ceiling is not raised!
IMF Chief Calls on US to Raise Borrowing Limit - ABC News: "Christine Lagarde, the first woman to head the lending institution, said in an interview broadcast Sunday that it would cause interest rates to rise and stock markets to fall. That would threaten an important IMF goal, which is preserving stability in the world economy, she said.
The U.S. borrowing limit is $14.3 trillion. Obama administration officials say the U.S. would begin to default without an agreement by Aug. 2.
'If you draw out the entire scenario of default, yes, of course, you have all of that — interest hikes, stock markets taking a huge hit and real nasty consequences, not just for the United States, but for the entire global economy, because the U.S. is such a big player and matters so much for other countries,' she said."
The U.S. borrowing limit is $14.3 trillion. Obama administration officials say the U.S. would begin to default without an agreement by Aug. 2.
'If you draw out the entire scenario of default, yes, of course, you have all of that — interest hikes, stock markets taking a huge hit and real nasty consequences, not just for the United States, but for the entire global economy, because the U.S. is such a big player and matters so much for other countries,' she said."
Evidence of Ancient Electrical Devices found in the Great Pyramid?
Gantenbrink: "New images from inside the Great Pyramid shaft reveal evidence of electrical terminals, cables and even ancient wiring diagrams!
The discovery of electrical contacts and wiring inside the Great Pyramid, along with markings that show how to connect them, do not fit anywhere in conventional Egyptology but confirm the theory first published in my book, The Giza Power Plant: Technologies of Ancient Egypt in 1998.
Only this theory has ever made such predictions, and every robot explorer they send up the shafts finds more and more evidence to prove that the theory is correct."
The discovery of electrical contacts and wiring inside the Great Pyramid, along with markings that show how to connect them, do not fit anywhere in conventional Egyptology but confirm the theory first published in my book, The Giza Power Plant: Technologies of Ancient Egypt in 1998.
Only this theory has ever made such predictions, and every robot explorer they send up the shafts finds more and more evidence to prove that the theory is correct."
SECOND TRAIN DERAILS in INDIA in ONE DAY, SAME DAY
Guwahati-Puri Express derails in Assam (Lead): "Some coaches of the Guwahati-Puri Express derailed at Nalbari district in western Assam Sunday, officials said, adding that casualties were feared.
The accident occurred near Ghograpara at around 8.30 p.m. as the train was on its way to Puri.
Police and railway teams were rushing to the spot.
Police and railway officials said they were not sure whether the derailment was caused by a blast or sabotage by militants or a technical fault. Local villagers, however, claimed to have heard a loud explosion before the accident.
The accident comes on the day 14 coaches of the speeding Kalka Mail derailed in Uttar Pradesh, killing about 35 people and leaving at least 150 injured."
The accident occurred near Ghograpara at around 8.30 p.m. as the train was on its way to Puri.
Police and railway teams were rushing to the spot.
Police and railway officials said they were not sure whether the derailment was caused by a blast or sabotage by militants or a technical fault. Local villagers, however, claimed to have heard a loud explosion before the accident.
The accident comes on the day 14 coaches of the speeding Kalka Mail derailed in Uttar Pradesh, killing about 35 people and leaving at least 150 injured."
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