Archive for February, 2012
Egypt Will Prosecute 19 Americans on Charges Related to Financing of Resistance Groups
February 6th, 2012Via: New York Times: Egypt’s military-led government said Sunday that it would put 19 Americans and two dozen others on trial in a politically charged criminal investigation into the foreign financing of nonprofit groups that has shaken the 30-year alliance between the United States and Egypt.
Bill Gates Backs Climate Scientists Lobbying for Large-Scale Geoengineering
February 6th, 2012Via: Guardian: A small group of leading climate scientists, financially supported by billionaires including Bill Gates, are lobbying governments and international bodies to back experiments into manipulating the climate on a global scale to avoid catastrophic climate change. The scientists, who advocate geoengineering methods such as spraying millions of tonnes of reflective particles of sulphur […]
Oakland: Single Traffic Camera Generates More Than $3 Million a Year for City
February 6th, 2012Via: San Francisco Chronicle: California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world – the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year – and a Fremont man is launching a protest group to do something about that. … Anyone in California snapped violating a […]
Australia: No Opt-Out Rule for Airport Body Scanners
February 6th, 2012Via: ABC: Civil libertarians are worried by proposed legislation meaning passengers will not be able to opt out of undergoing full body scans at Australian airports. The Federal Government will introduce legislation this week so the technology can be rolled out in all of Australia’s international airports. The move follows a trial in Sydney and […]
They Just Love That Eye Symbolism
February 6th, 2012Ah, Madonna. At least she’s consistent. Below is a picture from the Stupor Bowl half time show. Vigilant Citizen‘s head will explode when he sees the video of this. Via: Daily Mail: — Update: Vigilant Citizen: Madonna’s Superbowl Halftime Show: A Celebration of the Grand Priestess of the Music Industry Research Credit: PF
Canada: Man Sends Text Message Urging Colleagues to ‘Blow Away’ the Competition at Trade Show, Has Life Turned Upside Down as Government Launches Terrorism Investigation
February 5th, 2012Via: The Canadian Press: A casual text message to work colleagues encouraging them to ”blow away” the competition at a trade show allegedly plunged a Muslim man into a terrorism probe. Telecommunications sales manager Saad Allami says the innocent message, aimed at pumping up his staff, has had devastating consequences on his life. The Quebec […]
Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet
February 5th, 2012If you’re lucky enough to have a husband or wife who likes to cook for you, maybe you’ll be lucky enough to have them cook for you with a Lodge Logic Skillet. Becky, my wife, recently bought one of these skillets (with the lid) and she has been cooking all sorts of meals with it. […]
John Key at Waitangi: Making Friends and Influencing People
February 5th, 2012Via: New Zealand Herald: Prime Minister John Key and fellow politicians were verbally abused by protesters during ugly scenes at Waitangi this morning. Protester Wi Popata heckled prominent Maori MPs at Te Tii Marae, calling Dr Pita Sharples, Te Ururoa Flavell and Hekia Parata “John Key’s niggers.” “The Treaty’s not for sale,” chanted others. “You […]
Corporatism Is Not the Free Market
February 5th, 2012I wish that I had a nickel for every imbecile (and university faculty member and student) who didn’t understand this. Via: Reason: When a front-running presidential contender tells the country that thanks to Barack Obama, “[w]e are only inches away from ceasing to be a free market economy,” one is left scratching one’s head. How […]
Slab City: Living Off the Grid in California’s Badlands
February 5th, 2012Via: Time: “Chicago” Joe Angio and his wife Anna did everything by the book to secure their slice of the American Dream. They earned college degrees, started a small business, bought a house and pair of cars, paid their taxes and credit-card bills on time. But when the economy tanked, so did the dream. Between […]
