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Mystery object to swing by Earth Wednesday -- A mystery object from space is about to whiz close by Earth on Wednesday. It won't hit our planet, but scientists are stumped by what exactly it is.
7.0 earthquake rocks Haiti -- The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 14 miles west from the capital of Port-au-Prince, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
* Serious loss of life expected in quake
VIDEO: McEwen Says Gold May Reach $5,000 an Ounce by 2012
Obama sets up council of governors -- Obama signed an executive order establishing a panel to be known as the Council of Governors, which will be made up of 10 state governors, to be selected by the president to serve two-year terms. Members will review matters involving the National Guard; homeland defense; civil support; and synchronization and integration of state and federal military activities in the United States, the White House said in a statement. (brought forward from yesterday - worth a repeat)
Strategic grain reserves sold out-by Holly Deyo -- "I received a disturbing email yesterday regarding massive amounts of grain shipping out of the U.S. to foreign countries. Granaries that long stood idle are going full-bore. Miles and miles of rail cars are filled and ready to transport our wheat, oats and corn reserves for shipment out of country."
2010 food crisis for dummies -- triple digit food inflation will lead panicking central banks around the world to dump their foreign reserves to appreciate their currencies and lower the cost of food imports, causing the collapse of the dollar, the treasury market, derivative markets, and the global financial system. The US will experience economic disintegration.
Electronic Harassment Information -- Electronic Harassment comes in many forms and types. This website tries to explain what they are and what to do about them.
Florida homeowners sue U.S. drywall manufacturer -- Drywall manufacturer National Gypsum has been named in a class-action lawsuit claiming the company produced defective wallboard responsible for corrosion of air-conditioning coils, wiring and other metals in affected homes
Obama signs martial law executive order -- This order sets up the framework for the use of federal troops and the combination of state and federal agencies under the Defence Department. This is startling news for many reasons. Why now? Why now?
White House press release -- The President today signed an Executive Order (attached) establishing a Council of Governors to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal Government and State Governments to protect our Nation against all types of hazards.
Terrorist watch lists imperfect experts say -- Experts agree that biometrics, which includes physical traits such as face recognition, are key to ensuring names on a watch list can be matched to a real individual.
USDA approves first UHF tag for Animal Identification System (NAIS) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tag for cattle tracking that will be used in conjunction with the agency's Animal Identification Number (AIN) system.
BBC: Polio vaccine gave cancer causing virus to millions -- This report highlights information from an assortment of prominent sources, the BBC being first.
VIDEO: Student assaulted by teacher for handing out swine flu vaccine information
H1N1 flu is a false pandemic health expert claims -- "But there is worse to come. The vaccine developed by Novartis was produced in a bioreactor from cancerous cells, a technique that had never been used until now."
Europe seeks to offload flu vaccines -- Western European countries, including Switzerland, are queuing up to shift surplus stocks of the H1N1 flu vaccine after low public demand.
Construction unemployment rate rises to 22.7% -- In a clear sign of construction's persistently severe problems, the industry's jobless rate hit its highest level in at least a decade, climbing to 22.7% in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
3D photo technology for driver's licenses -- Laser-engraved 3D portrait technology is difficult to counterfeit and inherently establishes ownership between the ID and its rightful owner. The method used to validate the 3D photo security feature is clear and performed intuitively by examining the image. It is intrinsic to the person being identified and integral to the card structure.
More evidence emerges that Americans are drugged out of their minds -- A study released last fall in the Archives of General Psychiatry documented a dramatic increase in the use of antidepressant drugs like Prozac since l996. In fact, these medications are now the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S.
Agency to spend $1.2 billion to federalize traffic reports -- Federal agency plans to regulate real-time traffic information.
the new federal rule will force states to offer real-time traffic information already being provided by a number of companies including Google, Yahoo!, Clear Channel, Westwood One and Navteq.
Giving corporations and outsized voice in elections --Corporations are pitching a bizarre product -- a radical vision of the 1st Amendment. It would give corporations rather than voters a central role in our electoral process by treating corporate political spending as protected speech.
Obama received $20 million from health care industry in 2008 election -- Almost three times the amount given to McCain.
Amish families exempt from health insurance mandate -- The Amish, as well as some other religious sects, are covered by a "religious conscience" exemption, which allows people with religious objections to insurance to opt out of the mandate.
Global deep freeze threatens food supply for 2010 -- The global deep freeze now striking North America, Europe, China and other regions may lead to severe food shortages and price hikes throughout 2010. Right now, rare freezing temperatures are destroying root crops in their ground, wiping out citrus orchards and devastating food producers around the world.
IRS commissioner doesn't file his own taxes-too complex -- I find the tax code complex so I use a preparer," Shulman said.
Police fight cell phone recordings -- Witnesses taking audio of officers arrested, charged with illegal surveillance. The police apparently do not want witnesses to what they do in public.
Federal Reserve seeks to protect U.S. bailout secrets -- The Federal Reserve asked a U.S. appeals court to block a ruling that for the first time would force the central bank to reveal secret identities of financial firms that might have collapsed without the largest government bailout in U.S. history.
Poll: 3 in 4 support airport body scans -- Of those questioned, 74 percent said airports should use the controversial machines because they provide a detailed check for hidden weapons and explosives and reduce the need for physical searches. Just 20 percent said the machines should not be used because they see through a passenger's clothing and thus constitute an invasion of privacy.
"Fleshmob" against virtual strip search machines at Berlin airport! -- Don’t like being stripped naked by “whole body imaging” machines or “body scanners”, and then groped to determine whether what they see under your underwear is a padded bra, a mastectomy prosthesis, a menstrual pad, an adult diaper, … or plastic explosives? You could sign this petition … and/or you could organize your own “fleshmob” like this one at Tegel Airport in Berlin. (More links including videos of similar fleshmobs at other airports here.)
"You do not need us to scan" -- Under the motto "You do not need us to scan - We are already naked," took part members of the Pirate Party of Germany on 10th day Januar an Flashmobs auf mehreren deutschen Flughäfen. January, Flashmobs at several German airports.
Inside China's secret toxic unobtainium mine -- Last week it was reported that China - which has a global monopoly on the production of rare-earth metals - is now threatening to cut off vital supplies to the West. A shortage would jeopardize the manufacturing and development of green technologies such as wind turbines and low-energy lightbulbs.
Got too many books lying around? -- Here's some offbeat uses for them.
A very small and unusual library -- Check out this bright red old phone booth which was purchased for just 1 pound and remodeled as the smallest library in the world. Residents line up to swap their already read books for new ones left by other patrons. Over 100 books and a variety of movies and music CDs are available at this tiny library.
7.0 earthquake rocks Haiti -- The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 14 miles west from the capital of Port-au-Prince, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
* Serious loss of life expected in quake
VIDEO: McEwen Says Gold May Reach $5,000 an Ounce by 2012
Obama sets up council of governors -- Obama signed an executive order establishing a panel to be known as the Council of Governors, which will be made up of 10 state governors, to be selected by the president to serve two-year terms. Members will review matters involving the National Guard; homeland defense; civil support; and synchronization and integration of state and federal military activities in the United States, the White House said in a statement. (brought forward from yesterday - worth a repeat)
Strategic grain reserves sold out-by Holly Deyo -- "I received a disturbing email yesterday regarding massive amounts of grain shipping out of the U.S. to foreign countries. Granaries that long stood idle are going full-bore. Miles and miles of rail cars are filled and ready to transport our wheat, oats and corn reserves for shipment out of country."
2010 food crisis for dummies -- triple digit food inflation will lead panicking central banks around the world to dump their foreign reserves to appreciate their currencies and lower the cost of food imports, causing the collapse of the dollar, the treasury market, derivative markets, and the global financial system. The US will experience economic disintegration.
Electronic Harassment Information -- Electronic Harassment comes in many forms and types. This website tries to explain what they are and what to do about them.
Florida homeowners sue U.S. drywall manufacturer -- Drywall manufacturer National Gypsum has been named in a class-action lawsuit claiming the company produced defective wallboard responsible for corrosion of air-conditioning coils, wiring and other metals in affected homes
Obama signs martial law executive order -- This order sets up the framework for the use of federal troops and the combination of state and federal agencies under the Defence Department. This is startling news for many reasons. Why now? Why now?
White House press release -- The President today signed an Executive Order (attached) establishing a Council of Governors to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal Government and State Governments to protect our Nation against all types of hazards.
Terrorist watch lists imperfect experts say -- Experts agree that biometrics, which includes physical traits such as face recognition, are key to ensuring names on a watch list can be matched to a real individual.
USDA approves first UHF tag for Animal Identification System (NAIS) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tag for cattle tracking that will be used in conjunction with the agency's Animal Identification Number (AIN) system.
BBC: Polio vaccine gave cancer causing virus to millions -- This report highlights information from an assortment of prominent sources, the BBC being first.
VIDEO: Student assaulted by teacher for handing out swine flu vaccine information
H1N1 flu is a false pandemic health expert claims -- "But there is worse to come. The vaccine developed by Novartis was produced in a bioreactor from cancerous cells, a technique that had never been used until now."
Europe seeks to offload flu vaccines -- Western European countries, including Switzerland, are queuing up to shift surplus stocks of the H1N1 flu vaccine after low public demand.
Construction unemployment rate rises to 22.7% -- In a clear sign of construction's persistently severe problems, the industry's jobless rate hit its highest level in at least a decade, climbing to 22.7% in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
3D photo technology for driver's licenses -- Laser-engraved 3D portrait technology is difficult to counterfeit and inherently establishes ownership between the ID and its rightful owner. The method used to validate the 3D photo security feature is clear and performed intuitively by examining the image. It is intrinsic to the person being identified and integral to the card structure.
More evidence emerges that Americans are drugged out of their minds -- A study released last fall in the Archives of General Psychiatry documented a dramatic increase in the use of antidepressant drugs like Prozac since l996. In fact, these medications are now the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S.
Agency to spend $1.2 billion to federalize traffic reports -- Federal agency plans to regulate real-time traffic information.
the new federal rule will force states to offer real-time traffic information already being provided by a number of companies including Google, Yahoo!, Clear Channel, Westwood One and Navteq.
Giving corporations and outsized voice in elections --Corporations are pitching a bizarre product -- a radical vision of the 1st Amendment. It would give corporations rather than voters a central role in our electoral process by treating corporate political spending as protected speech.
Obama received $20 million from health care industry in 2008 election -- Almost three times the amount given to McCain.
Amish families exempt from health insurance mandate -- The Amish, as well as some other religious sects, are covered by a "religious conscience" exemption, which allows people with religious objections to insurance to opt out of the mandate.
Global deep freeze threatens food supply for 2010 -- The global deep freeze now striking North America, Europe, China and other regions may lead to severe food shortages and price hikes throughout 2010. Right now, rare freezing temperatures are destroying root crops in their ground, wiping out citrus orchards and devastating food producers around the world.
IRS commissioner doesn't file his own taxes-too complex -- I find the tax code complex so I use a preparer," Shulman said.
Police fight cell phone recordings -- Witnesses taking audio of officers arrested, charged with illegal surveillance. The police apparently do not want witnesses to what they do in public.
Federal Reserve seeks to protect U.S. bailout secrets -- The Federal Reserve asked a U.S. appeals court to block a ruling that for the first time would force the central bank to reveal secret identities of financial firms that might have collapsed without the largest government bailout in U.S. history.
Poll: 3 in 4 support airport body scans -- Of those questioned, 74 percent said airports should use the controversial machines because they provide a detailed check for hidden weapons and explosives and reduce the need for physical searches. Just 20 percent said the machines should not be used because they see through a passenger's clothing and thus constitute an invasion of privacy.
"Fleshmob" against virtual strip search machines at Berlin airport! -- Don’t like being stripped naked by “whole body imaging” machines or “body scanners”, and then groped to determine whether what they see under your underwear is a padded bra, a mastectomy prosthesis, a menstrual pad, an adult diaper, … or plastic explosives? You could sign this petition … and/or you could organize your own “fleshmob” like this one at Tegel Airport in Berlin. (More links including videos of similar fleshmobs at other airports here.)
"You do not need us to scan" -- Under the motto "You do not need us to scan - We are already naked," took part members of the Pirate Party of Germany on 10th day Januar an Flashmobs auf mehreren deutschen Flughäfen. January, Flashmobs at several German airports.
Inside China's secret toxic unobtainium mine -- Last week it was reported that China - which has a global monopoly on the production of rare-earth metals - is now threatening to cut off vital supplies to the West. A shortage would jeopardize the manufacturing and development of green technologies such as wind turbines and low-energy lightbulbs.
Got too many books lying around? -- Here's some offbeat uses for them.
A very small and unusual library -- Check out this bright red old phone booth which was purchased for just 1 pound and remodeled as the smallest library in the world. Residents line up to swap their already read books for new ones left by other patrons. Over 100 books and a variety of movies and music CDs are available at this tiny library.
