National Geographic touts benefits of new “Super Cow”

National Geographic touts benefits of new “Super Cow”

             

Anaheim Police Shootings Spark National Protests

ShareThis Anaheim Police Shootings Spark National Protests 26 Jul 2012 A series of protests sparked after two fatal police shootings in Anaheim have caught on nationally, as several cities including New York, San Francisco and Seattle have planned demonstrations in solidarity. The protests planned for Thursday night in San Francisco and Friday at various locations [...]

The Gang of Four: Presidents propose power of eurozone authorities over national governments

European leaders have drafted a radical plan to turn the 17 countries of the eurozone into a full-fledged political federation within a decade in an attempt to placate the financial markets by demonstrating a political will to save the single currency in the medium-term. Herman Van Rompuy of the European Council has proposed, with three [...]

After Gaddafi, Libya splits into disparate militia zones

ShareThis After Gaddafi, Libya splits into disparate militia zones 09 Jun 2012 It’s not independence but democracy that the people want, says Hanna El Gallal, a human rights activist. “We got rid of Gaddafi, but not the regime,” she tells me. She points to the secrecy of the [US-installed] National Transitional Council, which, despite promising [...]

Senate Will Investigate National Security Leaks About Terrorism ‘Kill List’

ShareThis Senate Will Investigate National Security Leaks About Terrorism ‘Kill List’ 05 Jun 2012 The Senate will investigate recent national security leaks to the news media in the wake of articles in The New York Times about a “kill list” for terrorists and the use of cyberweapons against Iran, a Senate official said on Tuesday. [...]

70 reports of police misconduct on Sunday at NATO protest, says National Lawyers Guild

ShareThis 70 reports of police misconduct on Sunday at NATO protest, says National Lawyers Guild 23 May 2012 What is the legacy of the massive Sunday protest that brought out an estimated 15,000 people? One lasting effect, on both the city and the protesters, is how the Chicago Police Department behaved over the much-hyped weekend. [...]

Supreme Court to hear electronic eavesdropping case

ShareThis Supreme Court to hear electronic eavesdropping case –Obama administration lawyers appealed to the highest US court on behalf of James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence [Thanks, Obusha!] 21 May 2012 The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a US government challenge to a lawsuit against its electronic surveillance program, which allows authorities to [...]

National Guard’s $26 million Sponsoring NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Results in ZERO Recruits

ShareThis National Guard’s $ 26 million Sponsoring NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Results in ZERO Recruits –Wasting Taxpayer Money Subsidizing NASCAR Must Stop 18 May 2012 Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) expressed her outrage and disbelief at the level of waste in the National Guard’s recruitment budget. In 2012, the National Guard is spending $ 26.5 [...]

Was China An Excuse For GOOG + NSA Collaboration?

Was China An Excuse For GOOG + NSA Collaboration? (via Silicon Valley Watcher) Take a look at this: – Google has too much information on US citizens. – The National Security Agency (NSA) has a history of illegally spying on US citizens. Yet Google is negotiating with the NSA to help it repel attacks by [...]

Wisconsin Dems furious with DNC for refusing to invest big money in Walker recall

ShareThis Wisconsin Dems furious with DNC for refusing to invest big money in Walker recall By Greg Sargent 14 May 2012 Top Wisconsin Democrats are furious with the national party – and the Democratic National Committee in particular – for refusing their request for a major investment in the battle to recall Scott Walker, I’m [...]