The Declaration of Independence -- When is the last time You read it?
Independence now & forever -- As we approach Independence Day, it behooves us to recall the principles of America's founding, especially in light of the ongoing attempt by today's political and commercial leaders to merge the United States into a hemispheric government. In fact, the clarion call for independence is just as fundamental, just as revolutionary as it was 233 years ago.
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found -- British researchers have announced the discovery of a rare original copy of America's Declaration of Independence — just in time for the Fourth of July.
Seeds of Dissent in the U.S. Military Are Growing -- From suicide to desertion to refusal to deploy -- service members' dissent may be growing into something far larger.
7 more banks fail -- Six Illinois banks and one bank in Texas were shuttered Thursday as government regulators proposed new rules for private equity firms seeking to take over failed banks.
EU food agency claims GMO maize is safe -- A genetically modified strain of maize, banned in some EU countries, poses no risk to health or the environment, the European Food Safety Authority declared Tuesday.
Border agents to dump Agent Orange like chemical to kill all plant life along US-Mexico border -- The Border Patrol has temporarily postponed -- but refused to cancel -- plans to use helicopters to spray herbicide along the banks of the Rio Grande between the cities of Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in order to kill a fast-growing river cane that provides cover for undocumented migrants, smugglers and other border crossers.
Russians order flight changes after massive magnetic shift downs airliners -- Reports circulating in the Kremlin today are saying that Russian Air Force Commanders have issued warnings to all of their aircraft to exercise “extreme caution” during flights “in and around” an area defined as Latitude 17 North [North Atlantic Ocean] Latitude 3 South [South Atlantic Ocean] to Latitude 8 North [Indian Ocean] Latitude 19 South [Indian Ocean] between the Longitudes of 46 West, 33 West, 46 East and 33 East, and which covers the greater part of the African Tectonic Plate.
Climate bill may force home energy audits -- The American Clean Energy and Security Act is aimed at reducing the nation’s energy consumption. If passed, how will it affect you?
Bomb detection CEO named to head DARPA -- Mechanical engineer and defense entrepreneur Regina Dugan has been named the new director of Darpa, the Pentagon’s premier research arm.
Americans fed up with out of control airport searches -- The Transportation Security Administration has moved beyond just checking for weapons and explosives. It’s now training airport screeners to spot anything suspicious, and then honoring them when searches lead to arrests for crimes like drug possession and credit-card fraud.
Swine flu "cannot be contained" -- The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, the government says.
Swine flu vaccine made in Europe -- The first doses of an H1N1 swine flu vaccine have been produced in Europe - but it will be around two months before any is distributed.
New dog flu strain worrying pet owners -- According to scientists, the dog flu first appeared in horses before mutating and affecting dogs, and although it hasn't jumped to humans yet, experts say that enough new cases are popping up to warrant a new vaccine.
Some dog foods may deliver toxic doses of fluoride! -- Study raises questions about use of bone meal, animal by-products and other cheap ingredients.
West Virginia Turnpike tolls to increase 60%! -- The West Virginia Parkways Authority, which oversees the state turnpike, voted unanimously on Wednesday, July 1, to increase tolls by 60 percent for cars and trucks.
Controversial Taser shotgun weapon launched -- The controversial Taser range of weapons, used by police forces in the UK to deliver electric shocks via metal barbs fired from a pistol shaped device, has been extended to include a shotgun launched option.
Job losses up in June -- U.S. employers cut far more jobs than expected last month and the unemployment rate hit 9.5 percent, the highest in nearly 26 years, underscoring the likelihood of a long, slow recovery from recession.
Forbes layoff tracker -- Number of layoffs since Nov. 1, 2008, at America's 500 largest public companies: 579,372.
Website: Layoff Daily -- Interesting. Check it out.
The EPA silences a climate skeptic -- The professional penalty for offering a contrary view to elites like Al Gore is a smear campaign.
Court to defendant-stop blasting that man's mind (interesting story) -- Man goes to court to stop his former business associate from blasting him with mind-altering electromagnetic radiation. The court decided in the mans favor, and issued a first-of-its-kind order of protection, banning the defendant from using “electronic means” to further harass the fellow.
America is vulnerable to EMP attack -- If a small atomic bomb were to explode 400km above Chicago it could fry all electronically-based technology from Chicago to Dallas affecting the infrastructure of all major cities on the east coast and as far as South Dakota. Read More...
Lawsuit now accuses Xe contractor of murder, kidnapping & child prostitution -- A just-amended lawsuit alleges six additional instances of unprovoked attacks on Iraqi civilians by Blackwater contractors.
Independence now & forever -- As we approach Independence Day, it behooves us to recall the principles of America's founding, especially in light of the ongoing attempt by today's political and commercial leaders to merge the United States into a hemispheric government. In fact, the clarion call for independence is just as fundamental, just as revolutionary as it was 233 years ago.
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found -- British researchers have announced the discovery of a rare original copy of America's Declaration of Independence — just in time for the Fourth of July.
Seeds of Dissent in the U.S. Military Are Growing -- From suicide to desertion to refusal to deploy -- service members' dissent may be growing into something far larger.
7 more banks fail -- Six Illinois banks and one bank in Texas were shuttered Thursday as government regulators proposed new rules for private equity firms seeking to take over failed banks.
EU food agency claims GMO maize is safe -- A genetically modified strain of maize, banned in some EU countries, poses no risk to health or the environment, the European Food Safety Authority declared Tuesday.
Border agents to dump Agent Orange like chemical to kill all plant life along US-Mexico border -- The Border Patrol has temporarily postponed -- but refused to cancel -- plans to use helicopters to spray herbicide along the banks of the Rio Grande between the cities of Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in order to kill a fast-growing river cane that provides cover for undocumented migrants, smugglers and other border crossers.
Russians order flight changes after massive magnetic shift downs airliners -- Reports circulating in the Kremlin today are saying that Russian Air Force Commanders have issued warnings to all of their aircraft to exercise “extreme caution” during flights “in and around” an area defined as Latitude 17 North [North Atlantic Ocean] Latitude 3 South [South Atlantic Ocean] to Latitude 8 North [Indian Ocean] Latitude 19 South [Indian Ocean] between the Longitudes of 46 West, 33 West, 46 East and 33 East, and which covers the greater part of the African Tectonic Plate.
Climate bill may force home energy audits -- The American Clean Energy and Security Act is aimed at reducing the nation’s energy consumption. If passed, how will it affect you?
Bomb detection CEO named to head DARPA -- Mechanical engineer and defense entrepreneur Regina Dugan has been named the new director of Darpa, the Pentagon’s premier research arm.
Americans fed up with out of control airport searches -- The Transportation Security Administration has moved beyond just checking for weapons and explosives. It’s now training airport screeners to spot anything suspicious, and then honoring them when searches lead to arrests for crimes like drug possession and credit-card fraud.
Swine flu "cannot be contained" -- The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, the government says.
Swine flu vaccine made in Europe -- The first doses of an H1N1 swine flu vaccine have been produced in Europe - but it will be around two months before any is distributed.
New dog flu strain worrying pet owners -- According to scientists, the dog flu first appeared in horses before mutating and affecting dogs, and although it hasn't jumped to humans yet, experts say that enough new cases are popping up to warrant a new vaccine.
Some dog foods may deliver toxic doses of fluoride! -- Study raises questions about use of bone meal, animal by-products and other cheap ingredients.
West Virginia Turnpike tolls to increase 60%! -- The West Virginia Parkways Authority, which oversees the state turnpike, voted unanimously on Wednesday, July 1, to increase tolls by 60 percent for cars and trucks.
Controversial Taser shotgun weapon launched -- The controversial Taser range of weapons, used by police forces in the UK to deliver electric shocks via metal barbs fired from a pistol shaped device, has been extended to include a shotgun launched option.
Job losses up in June -- U.S. employers cut far more jobs than expected last month and the unemployment rate hit 9.5 percent, the highest in nearly 26 years, underscoring the likelihood of a long, slow recovery from recession.
Forbes layoff tracker -- Number of layoffs since Nov. 1, 2008, at America's 500 largest public companies: 579,372.
Website: Layoff Daily -- Interesting. Check it out.
The EPA silences a climate skeptic -- The professional penalty for offering a contrary view to elites like Al Gore is a smear campaign.
Court to defendant-stop blasting that man's mind (interesting story) -- Man goes to court to stop his former business associate from blasting him with mind-altering electromagnetic radiation. The court decided in the mans favor, and issued a first-of-its-kind order of protection, banning the defendant from using “electronic means” to further harass the fellow.
America is vulnerable to EMP attack -- If a small atomic bomb were to explode 400km above Chicago it could fry all electronically-based technology from Chicago to Dallas affecting the infrastructure of all major cities on the east coast and as far as South Dakota. Read More...
Lawsuit now accuses Xe contractor of murder, kidnapping & child prostitution -- A just-amended lawsuit alleges six additional instances of unprovoked attacks on Iraqi civilians by Blackwater contractors.
