Archive for April, 2012
Newborn Seized in Hospital by Police, Social Worker
April 3rd, 2012Update: Case of Seized Newborn May Now Proceed — Via: HSLDA: Jodi went into labor a bit earlier than she had expected—and the baby was coming rapidly. Given their location and other factors, the midwife they had hoped would deliver the baby at their home encouraged them to get in an ambulance and head to […]
U.S. Draws Up Plans for Nuclear Powered Drones
April 3rd, 2012Via: Guardian: American scientists have drawn up plans for a new generation of nuclear-powered drones capable of flying over remote regions of the world for months on end without refuelling. The blueprints for the new drones, which have been developed by Sandia National Laboratories – the US government’s principal nuclear research and development agency – […]
Russia Eyes Development of Futuristic Weaponry, Including Psychotronic Weapons
April 3rd, 2012Many sites are quoting the Daily Mail on this one, but I’m not able to verify statements supposedly made by Putin at this time. RIA Novosti is state owned, so at least we can assume that this is actually Russian propaganda and not some shit the Daily Mail made up. Now, for those who might […]
Supreme Court OKs Strip Searches for Even Minor Offenses
April 2nd, 2012Via: Los Angeles Times: The Supreme Court refused Monday to limit strip searches of new jail inmates, even those arrested for minor traffic offenses. Dividing 5-4 along ideological lines, the high court said jail guards needed the full authority to closely search everyone who is entering a jail in order to maintain safety and security. […]
Britain: Obese Mothers Drugged in Attempt to Produce Smaller Babies
April 2nd, 2012It’s tough to know where to begin on this one… Via: Herald Sun: In a world first trial, 400 overweight pregnant women in the UK and Scotland will be prescribed metformin – a drug that has been used for decades to treat diabetes and is cleared for pregnancy. Researchers are hoping that taking metformin from […]
Colombia: 8 Former Israeli Military Men Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering and Exploitation of Minors
April 2nd, 2012Via: Ynet News: Eight Israelis were arrested in Colombia on suspicion of drug trafficking, money laundering and exploitation of minors, the country’s chief prosecutor told local media outlets on Tuesday. The suspects, who were described in the reports as “former military men,” reside in the city of Taganga. According to one of the reports, they […]
Foxconn: Students Told to Man Production Lines If They Want to Graduate
April 2nd, 2012Via: Guardian: Apple’s factories in China are employing tens of thousands of students, some of them on forced internships, according to campaigners lobbying for better labour conditions at Foxconn plants, which assemble iPhones. Some students could be as young as 16. The Foxconn chairman, Terry Gou, head of China’s largest private-sector employer – with 1.2 […]
‘Your Government Is On The Verge Of Recording Every Move You Make’
April 1st, 2012Via: Casey Research: To move forward, I’d like to step backwards – to the revelation that your government is on the verge of recording every move you make. As an exercise in critical thinking, let’s think a little deeper about the potential consequences of this development. As I believe you’ll quickly see, they’re important. To […]
Britain: ISPs Must Install GCHQ Intercept Equipment
April 1st, 2012Via: Telegraph: Under legislation expected in next month’s Queen’s Speech, internet companies will be instructed to install hardware enabling GCHQ – the Government’s electronic “listening” agency – to examine “on demand” any phone call made, text message and email sent, and website accessed in “real time”, The Sunday Times reported. A previous attempt to introduce […]
BlueHost Upgrading Software on Server That Hosts Cryptogon
April 1st, 2012If the site is down, here’s why: Dear Kevin, We’re pleased to inform you that the server hosting your cryptogon.com website will be undergoing a major software upgrade, from CentOS 5 to CentOS 6, within the next 48 hours. This upgrade includes newer software packages (including Python, Perl and gcc), as well as all the […]
