$25 gadget lets hackers seize control of a car | HITBSecNews:
"IN THE early hours of 18 June, a Mercedes coupé travelling at extremely high speed along a Los Angeles street smashed into a palm tree. It exploded into flames, killing the driver; the impact ejected the engine 50 metres clear of the car.
Was it an accident?
Or was the car hacked, allowing it to be driven off the road by remote control?
The very idea might sound crazy – but it's one that Richard Clarke, a former counterterrorism adviser to the US National Security Council, has raised after the driver was identified as Rolling Stone journalist Michael Hastings."
Friday, July 19, 2013
A Bombshell in the IRS Scandal
A Bombshell in the IRS Scandal - WSJ.com:
"The IRS scandal was connected this week not just to the Washington office—that had been established—but to the office of the chief counsel.
That is a bombshell.........
Still, what landed was a bombshell.
And Democrats know it.
Which is why they are so desperate to make the investigation go away.
They know, as Republicans do, that the chief counsel of the IRS is one of only two Obama political appointees in the entire agency."
"The IRS scandal was connected this week not just to the Washington office—that had been established—but to the office of the chief counsel.
That is a bombshell.........
Still, what landed was a bombshell.
And Democrats know it.
Which is why they are so desperate to make the investigation go away.
They know, as Republicans do, that the chief counsel of the IRS is one of only two Obama political appointees in the entire agency."
AmeriCorps' National Service Charade
Wash. Times: AmeriCorps' National Service Charade | James BovardJames Bovard:
Paying youths to push big government makes a mockery of volunteerism"
Paying youths to push big government makes a mockery of volunteerism"
Muskegon County Commissioners formally OK bond sale financing jail and juvenile center
Muskegon County Commissioners formally OK bond sale financing jail and juvenile center | MLive.com:
"The bonds would be gradually paid off over 30 years with savings from operating more efficient buildings, county officials have said in the past.
The cost of the new jail and juvenile center had previously been estimated between $35 million and $41 million."
"The bonds would be gradually paid off over 30 years with savings from operating more efficient buildings, county officials have said in the past.
The cost of the new jail and juvenile center had previously been estimated between $35 million and $41 million."
FLOTUS’ latest ‘Let’s Move!’ project: The ‘Walking School Bus’
FLOTUS’ latest ‘Let’s Move!’ project: The ‘Walking School Bus’:
"First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative is no longer limited to the classroom — now she’s using it to take over school transportation as well.
During her remarks to a group of mayors at the White House last week, Obama promoted the concept of a “walking school bus” — a group of children who walk to school together with adults.
“I’ve heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country — so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up,” Obama said.
She added that a program like the “walking school bus,” which is run in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and the Partnership for a Walkable America, is exactly what “Let’s Move!” is about."
"First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative is no longer limited to the classroom — now she’s using it to take over school transportation as well.
During her remarks to a group of mayors at the White House last week, Obama promoted the concept of a “walking school bus” — a group of children who walk to school together with adults.
“I’ve heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country — so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up,” Obama said.
She added that a program like the “walking school bus,” which is run in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and the Partnership for a Walkable America, is exactly what “Let’s Move!” is about."
Detroit Bankruptcy: Why the Emergency Manager Powers Were Insufficient
Detroit Bankruptcy: Why the Emergency Manager Powers Were Insufficient [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"According to his projections, without restructuring, those costs are expected to increase from $477 million to $672 million in the next five years, ultimately consuming almost 2/3 of operating revenues."
"According to his projections, without restructuring, those costs are expected to increase from $477 million to $672 million in the next five years, ultimately consuming almost 2/3 of operating revenues."
District Dumps Union Insurance, Saves $450K and Pays 100% of Costs for Teachers
District Dumps Union Insurance, Saves $450K and Pays 100% of Costs for Teachers [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"As school districts around Michigan grapple with how to balance their budgets, Dansville Public Schools found a way to save nearly a half million dollars over the past two years by dumping its union-affiliated insurance plan."
"As school districts around Michigan grapple with how to balance their budgets, Dansville Public Schools found a way to save nearly a half million dollars over the past two years by dumping its union-affiliated insurance plan."
Britain's NHS Socialized Medicine Proves Again To Be An Unmitigated Failure
Britain's NHS Socialized Medicine Proves Again To Be An Unmitigated Failure - Investors.com:
"A new report on Britain's National Health Service notes that as many as 13,000 needless deaths have occurred in 14 NHS hospital trusts since 2005.
This is no fluke. It's the result of socialized medicine, done by experts.
Britain's much vaunted public medical system, accountable for 82% of all health care spending, according to the OECD, is in shambles."
"A new report on Britain's National Health Service notes that as many as 13,000 needless deaths have occurred in 14 NHS hospital trusts since 2005.
This is no fluke. It's the result of socialized medicine, done by experts.
Britain's much vaunted public medical system, accountable for 82% of all health care spending, according to the OECD, is in shambles."
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Edit Wars Reveal The 10 Most Controversial Topics on Wikipedia
Edit Wars Reveal The 10 Most Controversial Topics on Wikipedia | MIT Technology Review:
"That gives a simple list of the most controversial articles in each language. In English, the top 10 most controversial articles are as follows:
George W Bush
Anarchism
Muhammad
List of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. employees
Global Warming
Circumcision
United States
Jesus
Race and intelligence
Christianity"
"That gives a simple list of the most controversial articles in each language. In English, the top 10 most controversial articles are as follows:
George W Bush
Anarchism
Muhammad
List of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. employees
Global Warming
Circumcision
United States
Jesus
Race and intelligence
Christianity"
Scientist: Global warming not causing extreme weather
Scientist: Global warming not causing extreme weather | The Daily Caller:
"“It is misleading and just plain incorrect to claim that disasters associated with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or droughts have increased on climate timescales either in the United States or globally,” Pielke said in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “It is further incorrect to associate the increasing costs of disasters with the emission of greenhouse gases.”
“Hurricanes have not increased in the U.S. in frequency, intensity or normalized damage since at least 1900,” Pielke added. “The same holds for tropical cyclones globally since at least 1970.”"
"“It is misleading and just plain incorrect to claim that disasters associated with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or droughts have increased on climate timescales either in the United States or globally,” Pielke said in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “It is further incorrect to associate the increasing costs of disasters with the emission of greenhouse gases.”
“Hurricanes have not increased in the U.S. in frequency, intensity or normalized damage since at least 1900,” Pielke added. “The same holds for tropical cyclones globally since at least 1970.”"
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Rachel Jeantel On Trayvon Martin Friendship: “He Never Judged Me”
Rachel Jeantel On Trayvon Martin Friendship: “He Never Judged Me” « CBS Miami:
"What’s next for Rachel Jeantel?
“My education is first.
I am educated.
Trust me, I have a 3.0
I’m good.
I need to get my life straight because this situation got a whole lot of things in my mind so I want to clear it up.”
Jeantel has been offered multiple scholarship opportunities, including one from morning radio talk show host Tom Joyner, who has offered her a tutor to help her graduate and to prep for the SAT and four years of tuition to any Historically Black College or University."
"What’s next for Rachel Jeantel?
“My education is first.
I am educated.
Trust me, I have a 3.0
I’m good.
I need to get my life straight because this situation got a whole lot of things in my mind so I want to clear it up.”
Jeantel has been offered multiple scholarship opportunities, including one from morning radio talk show host Tom Joyner, who has offered her a tutor to help her graduate and to prep for the SAT and four years of tuition to any Historically Black College or University."
How America's First Eco-City Died
Nicole Ferraro - How America's First Eco-City Died | Future Cities:
"Destiny, Florida: "A prototype for future cities," hails the website -- even though "America's first eco-sustainable city" died before it could even be approved for development.
You wouldn't know by taking a look at the still-standing website, which boasts Destiny's "commitment to change the world" and speaks of the planned city as self-contained and focused on preservation and sustainability.
It hosts the logos of "proud team members," such as Arup, Saunders Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Commercial, and others; in addition to the name and bio of its founder Anthony V. Pugliese, III; and Fred DeLuca, cofounder of Subway Restaurants, who invested $111 million in the project. "
"Destiny, Florida: "A prototype for future cities," hails the website -- even though "America's first eco-sustainable city" died before it could even be approved for development.
You wouldn't know by taking a look at the still-standing website, which boasts Destiny's "commitment to change the world" and speaks of the planned city as self-contained and focused on preservation and sustainability.
It hosts the logos of "proud team members," such as Arup, Saunders Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Commercial, and others; in addition to the name and bio of its founder Anthony V. Pugliese, III; and Fred DeLuca, cofounder of Subway Restaurants, who invested $111 million in the project. "
Dozens gather in memory of three homicide victims in Flint; call for justice
Dozens gather in memory of three homicide victims in Flint; call for justice | MLive.com:
“Please let him be put to rest,” she said as a crowd of around 60 people came to offer their condolences for 26-year-old James Ronald Allen, 22-year-old Akeem Easterling and 9-year-old Trashawn Macklin who were shot and killed Monday, July 15 inside an apartment at the Hammerberg Road facility. "
“Please let him be put to rest,” she said as a crowd of around 60 people came to offer their condolences for 26-year-old James Ronald Allen, 22-year-old Akeem Easterling and 9-year-old Trashawn Macklin who were shot and killed Monday, July 15 inside an apartment at the Hammerberg Road facility. "
Michelle Obama Gives a Nod to ‘Walking School Buses’
Michelle Obama Gives a Nod to ‘Walking School Buses’ | CNS News:
"First Lady Michelle Obama is promoting walking to school as part of her anti-obesity campaign.
In remarks to mayors gathered at the White House last week, the first lady singled out Knox County, Tenn., which – inspired by Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign -- has created a bike-share program and something called a “walking school bus.”
“I've heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country -- so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up," she said.
A "walking school bus" is a group of children who walk to school with adult chaperones."
"First Lady Michelle Obama is promoting walking to school as part of her anti-obesity campaign.
In remarks to mayors gathered at the White House last week, the first lady singled out Knox County, Tenn., which – inspired by Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign -- has created a bike-share program and something called a “walking school bus.”
“I've heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country -- so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up," she said.
A "walking school bus" is a group of children who walk to school with adult chaperones."
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Spain Cuts Green Energy Losses
Spain Cuts Green Energy Losses | Via Meadia:
"While environmentalists will no doubt be upset, Spain made the clear choice.
High electricity rates are an unnecessary and regressive tax on citizens and a serious drag on industry, and green energy has yet to prove itself competitive without substantial subsidies.
Spain is right to cut its losses on its costly green energy boondoggle and to refocus its limited resources on the country’s more pressing problems."
"While environmentalists will no doubt be upset, Spain made the clear choice.
High electricity rates are an unnecessary and regressive tax on citizens and a serious drag on industry, and green energy has yet to prove itself competitive without substantial subsidies.
Spain is right to cut its losses on its costly green energy boondoggle and to refocus its limited resources on the country’s more pressing problems."
K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE: How a Miami School Crime Cover-Up Policy Led to Trayvon Martin’s Death
Instapundit » Blog Archive » K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE
How a Miami School Crime Cover-Up Policy Led to Trayvon Martin’s Death.
“Both of Trayvon’s suspensions during his junior year at Krop High involved crimes that could have led to his prosecution as a juvenile offender.
However, Chief Charles Hurley of the Miami-Dade School Police Department (MDSPD) in 2010 had implemented a policy that reduced the number of criiminal reports, manipulating statistics to create the appearance of a reduction in crime within the school system.”
How a Miami School Crime Cover-Up Policy Led to Trayvon Martin’s Death.
“Both of Trayvon’s suspensions during his junior year at Krop High involved crimes that could have led to his prosecution as a juvenile offender.
However, Chief Charles Hurley of the Miami-Dade School Police Department (MDSPD) in 2010 had implemented a policy that reduced the number of criiminal reports, manipulating statistics to create the appearance of a reduction in crime within the school system.”
Stevie Wonder Boycotting Florida Following Zimmerman Verdict (Video)
Stevie Wonder Boycotting Florida Following Zimmerman Verdict (Video) - The Hollywood Reporter:
"In the wake of the George Zimmerman acquittal, the singer said he would not be performing in the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is "abolished." "
"In the wake of the George Zimmerman acquittal, the singer said he would not be performing in the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is "abolished." "
Wal-Mart deserves the 2013 Nobel peace prize for improving the lives of millions of low-income consumers globally
Wal-Mart deserves the 2013 Nobel peace prize for improving the lives of millions of low-income consumers globally | AEIdeas:
"Inspired by this Vancouver Sun article and to provide some counterbalance to Professor Massengill’s vilification of Wal-Mart, I hereby nominate Wal-Mart for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its significant contributions to society, for improving the U.S. and world economies, for directly creating more than two million jobs worldwide at its retail outlets and helping to support many thousands of jobs indirectly for all of the thousands of suppliers to Wal-Mart, and for its contributions to improving the lives of millions of lower-income consumers by offering “Everyday Low Prices.”"
"Inspired by this Vancouver Sun article and to provide some counterbalance to Professor Massengill’s vilification of Wal-Mart, I hereby nominate Wal-Mart for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its significant contributions to society, for improving the U.S. and world economies, for directly creating more than two million jobs worldwide at its retail outlets and helping to support many thousands of jobs indirectly for all of the thousands of suppliers to Wal-Mart, and for its contributions to improving the lives of millions of lower-income consumers by offering “Everyday Low Prices.”"
State Education Spending Still Increasing While Serving Fewer Students
State Education Spending Still Increasing While Serving Fewer Students [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"The constant drum beat by many involved with Michigan’s public schools is that the state isn’t spending enough money on education.
Yet, a report by the Senate Fiscal Agency shows that the School Aid Fund will increase by $454 million from 2012-13 to 2013-14 even though the state is projected to have 6,100 fewer students."
"The constant drum beat by many involved with Michigan’s public schools is that the state isn’t spending enough money on education.
Yet, a report by the Senate Fiscal Agency shows that the School Aid Fund will increase by $454 million from 2012-13 to 2013-14 even though the state is projected to have 6,100 fewer students."
Four Children Gunned Down in Chicago During Zimmerman Trial
Four Children Gunned Down in Chicago During Zimmerman Trial | CNS News:
"In the 20-day period of the George Zimmerman trial, four minors – three teens and a five-year-old boy - were gunned down in Chicago, according to Homicide Watch Chicago, a Chicago Sun-Times publication, which details every murder that takes place in the city."
"In the 20-day period of the George Zimmerman trial, four minors – three teens and a five-year-old boy - were gunned down in Chicago, according to Homicide Watch Chicago, a Chicago Sun-Times publication, which details every murder that takes place in the city."
A note from my "friend" Benjamin......
Below
is an email from Benjamin Todd Jealous, President of the NAACP, who started a
petition on the MoveOn website.
|
Dear MoveOn member,
Tonight, a jury acquitted George Zimmerman.
But we are not done demanding justice for Trayvon Martin.
We're calling on the U.S. Justice Department to open a
civil rights case against George Zimmerman and have launched a petition to
Attorney General Eric Holder. The petition says:
The Department of Justice has closely
monitored the State of Florida's prosecution of the case against George
Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin murder since it began. Today, with the
acquittal of George Zimmerman, it is time for the Department of Justice to
act.
The most fundamental of civil
rights—the right to life—was violated the night George Zimmerman stalked and
then took the life of Trayvon Martin. We ask that the Department of Justice
file civil rights charges against Mr. Zimmerman for this egregious
violation.
Please address the travesties of the
tragic death of Trayvon Martin by acting today. Thank you.
Thanks!
–Benjamin Todd Jealous
This petition was created on MoveOn's online
petition site, where anyone can start their own online petitions. NAACP didn't
pay us to send this email—we never rent or sell the MoveOn.org list.
Want to support our work? MoveOn Civic Action is entirely funded by our 8 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.
Do right-to-work laws bring competitive advantage?
Do right-to-work laws bring competitive advantage?:
"Right-to-work states dominate America's Top States for Business for 2013.
In fact, Colorado is the only state among America's Top 10 states without a right-to-work law.
Right-to-work proponents consider Michigan's law a major victory.
The state is, after all, the cradle of the American labor movement and the closed shop.
But right-to-work laws remain deeply divisive in Michigan and across the country.
"No one should be forced to pay tribute to a union boss in order to get or keep a job," the 58-year-old National Right to Work Committee says on its website."
"Right-to-work states dominate America's Top States for Business for 2013.
In fact, Colorado is the only state among America's Top 10 states without a right-to-work law.
Right-to-work proponents consider Michigan's law a major victory.
The state is, after all, the cradle of the American labor movement and the closed shop.
But right-to-work laws remain deeply divisive in Michigan and across the country.
"No one should be forced to pay tribute to a union boss in order to get or keep a job," the 58-year-old National Right to Work Committee says on its website."
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