It needs state permission first, but that’s what a California utility has proposed doing in response to a report citing the overloading of old wooden poles as the cause of a fire that ravaged Malibu. Power would be turned off if winds exceed 35 mph. And they’re calling this brainstorm “pro-active de-energization,” lest anyone get the right idea.
Tomas Norström, the judge who presided over the Pirate Bay trial, has been accused of bias once again. After the trial against TPB he was accused of bias as he is well connected with quite a few different pro-copyright and intellectual property organizations. A retrial is one alternative for TPB, and this will be decided by a higher court later.
An anonymous reader writes “Highly sensitive details of a US military missile air defense system were found on a second-hand hard drive bought on eBay. The test launch procedures were found on a hard disk for the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) ground to air missile defense system, used to shoot down Scud missiles in Iraq. The disk also contained security policies, blueprints of facilities and personal information on employees including social security numbers, belonging to technology company Lockheed Martin — who designed and built the system. First part of story. scary that they did not wipe it to Department of Defense standards which I believe is wiping the whole disk and then writing 1010 all over it.”
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coondoggie writes “I suppose its natural for Washington to try and wrap issues up in a tidy legislative package for bureaucratic purposes (or perhaps other things more nefarious). But one has to wonder if we really need another government-lead group, especially when it comes to the climate and all the sometimes controversial information that entails. But that’s what’s under way. Today the House Science and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Environment held a hearing on the need for a National Climate Service, that could meet the increased demand for climate information, the committee said. The NCS would provide a single point of contact of information climate forecasts and support for planning and management decisions by federal agencies; state, local, and tribal governments; and the private sector.”
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Pork industry scrambles to prove meat is safe
Globe and Mail OTTAWA, CALGARY, TORONTO — Farmers debated culls and Canadian politicians dished out pork yesterday as pig producers faced a consumer-confidence crisis brought on by a new flu strain that has passed from swine to humans and back again. Flu gene unlocked Winnipeg Sun Don't eat pork from infected animals:WHO National Post Edmonton Sun – Winnipeg Free Press – Reuters – The Canadian Press all 743 news articles |
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Scandal sidelines 'high-maintenance' Liberal MP
Globe and Mail OTTAWA and TORONTO — Four days after she was pictured hoisting Leader Michael Ignatieff's hand in triumph at the Liberal coronation convention, Ruby Dhalla was in hiding from public politics for a second straight day. Ruby Dhalla's bad day CBC.ca MP Ruby Dhalla resigns critic's post Calgary Herald South Asian Observer – Toronto Star – Toronto Star – Toronto Star all 250 news articles Langue : Français |
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Tensions rising in Pakistan and Afghanistan
ABC Online – Lisa Millar PETER CAVE: While the three leaders were meeting at the White House the tension on the ground in both Afghanistan and Pakistan was threatening to dampen even the most optimistic reading of the situation. Video: Riz Khan – Obama's 'AfPak' strategy – 06 Apr 09 – Part 1 Al Jazeera US, Afghan, Pakistan leaders meet amid mounting Taliban threats Xinhua Reuters India – Reuters – New York Times – Los Angeles Times all 4,830 news articles Langue : Français |
The European Parliament has cast its final vote in favor of an amendment that will prevent member states from implementing three-strikes laws. Disconnecting alleged file-sharers based on evidence from anti-piracy lobby groups restricts the rights and freedoms of Internet users, according to the amendment.
Twitter is an excellent resource for learning, especially those who are building a business. You can learn about marketing, news, and more, and see what other successful young entrepreneurs are up to. Check out this list to find 100 feeds young entrepreneurs should watch on Twitter.
There is an abundance of free brushes online, but the vastness of the interwebs makes it hard to find exactly what you’re looking for. This article attempts to bring together all the best places for Photoshop brushes, all in one nifty spot.
