US Election Campaign: National Security and Permanent Wars. Vying to Be Toughest
Dandelion Salad by Stephen Lendman Global Research, September 8, 2008 Ignoring public sentiment, both party nominees stress “national security” and face off on who’s toughest on “terrorism.” ... as expansionism. Unlimited federal power. Civil liberties sacrificed for security. One-sided support [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 02:09:23
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The Limits of U.S. Sanctions
An interesting, if not depressing article in the Boston Globe this weekend that highlights the limits of sanctions in stopping Iran’s nuclear ... sanctions aimed at cutting off Iran’s access to American technological innovation - a move ... to enrich Iran’s economy, the drilling tool also presents a potential risk to American security, were [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 23:25:39
In the Sunday papers
Cameron - “this is a watershed moment”: Brown must speak out How will Clegg’s aeroplane comments play in the Lib Dems? ... our national security to have his home and office searched by a dozen counter-terrorist police ... senior Tories are routinely swept for bugs, and that there is a fear among MPs that the security [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 08:19:36
24 Day Seven: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Previously on 24. Tony is being transferred to FBI HQ. The prez is learning that Tony is working with Jumo’s regime ... him that they have a mole. He agrees to limit access to Tony’s case to level four clearance and above. To quote Dr ... tells her she needs help plugging the security leak. She leaves, and Jack mopes at Tony from behind [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 04:00:12
Tenure and Teacher Quality
Interesting CAP report from Raegen Miller and Robin Chait on “Teacher Turnover, Tenure Policies, ... -poverty schools. A revolving door atmosphere hamstrings professional development initiatives ... in ensuring that all students have access to effective teachers. Rather, they reinforce the chances [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 19:12:29
Of War, and Tent Hospitals
Via Andrew Sullivan, I came across this snippet from Jeffrey Goldberg: I saw Sally Quinn, an adjunct member of my Torah study group, last night, and she had a smart idea: Why not erect a massive tent hospital in Sderot, staff it with Israeli army doctors, and treat the Palestinian wounded there? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 16:18:20
More Groups Than Thought Monitored in Police Spying
From Washington Post: The Maryland State Police surveillance of advocacy groups was far more extensive than previously acknowledged, with records showing that troopers monitored -- and labeled as terrorists -- activists devoted to such wide-ranging causes as promoting human rights and establishing bike lanes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 03:01:00
Let’s answer Scott Hanselman interview questions.First of all, I would like to clear, purpose of this post is only educational/shareing knowledge. May be i am wrong and i would love if any1 of you correct me through commenting to this post with authentic references. i will really appreciate the contributors [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 10:52:50
Basics- How and why to go online
The National Consumers League created this guide to help answer these questions and give you the information you need to " ... to be a computer expert. You don't even need your own equipment and Internet access; you may be able ... online is a lot like going for a walk, using the telephone, or answering a knock on your door [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 12:04:00
Daily Dose: 10/24/08
» AsianWeek Market Report » NY Asian Crime Gang Busted » For $2 Per Hour Restaurant Deliverymen, a $4.6 Million Judgment » Asian Pacific American Legal Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary » Global Health Leaders Convene in SF to Combat Hepatitis B Pandemic » Vietnamese Voters Share Special Tie With McCain » Asian American Leaders & [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 20:12:24
Photos, blogs, and the continuing attack on women's rights
Just in case my loyal fan base has been wondering what I am up to... well it's obvious that I am not blogging.. ... to access banned foreign films, music clips or news.Iranian regime terrified of a few womenThey ... national security and then harassing the lawyers who defend them. Shirin Ebadi's home and office were [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 08:48:00
More Groups Than Thought Monitored in Police Spying
New Documents Reveal Md. Program's ReachBy Lisa Rein and Josh WhiteWashington Post Staff WritersSunday, January 4, 2009; A01The Maryland State Police surveillance of advocacy groups was far more extensive than previously acknowledged, with records showing that troopers monitored -- and labeled as terrorists -- activists devoted to such [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:03:00
The Cards Call Themselves (part four of seven)
Adult Content Warning The following work of fiction may contain language, violence or themes considered unsuitable for young readers. Parental discretion is advised. (If this story was a film, it would likely pull a PG-13 rating.) The Cards Call Themselves ©2000 Michael A. Stackpole Part Four I hate when he does that [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 16:12:32
Let the Bailouts Begin
Bush's Billion-Dollar Bail Out copyright ? 2008 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org Tis true. For days, if not weeks, months, or years the country has been in a state of financial crisis. Americans experience what it means when the President of the United States says he will act boldly. Economically, he has been brazen [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 01:33:21
Schlage Electronic Keypad Locks
Becoming a parent has definitely changed many of my views and concerns on a lot of day-to-day things. One of them being home security ... me feelings of security that nobody else can access our home except for me and my husband. The only ... . I am sure I'm not the only one concerned about home security, especially with all the horror [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 20:10:00
How to End the Middle East Peace Process
Foreign Affairs, Volume 81; Issue 3 by Hussein Agha; Robert Malley 1 May 2002 CUT TO THE CHASE Since the collapse of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and the outbreak of the second intifada, two propositions have gained wide acceptance. The first is that trying to find a comprehensive solution to end the conflict has already been [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 21:48:35
IAM Thoughts
I recently Twitted about my Career Life and I was contacted by this fellow named Ash ... Identity and Access Management. Small cyberworld.Anyhoo, he had asked me, after seeing my Twitter posts ... there is a HUGE misconception in software companies on what Security IAM is. Customers and Sales alike think [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 15:56:00
Villa Shinta Dewi
Villa Shinta Dewi, named after one of the main mythical figures from the Ramayana in Indonesian folklore, is now available to Bali holiday makers searching for an outstanding luxury villa. Located in the most fashionable part of Seminyak, close to beach, restaurants and the trendy shopping district, the design, by one of Bali’s leading architects, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:38:20
Today in Palestine! ~ Headlines January 04, 2008 ~
Israeli forces bisect Gaza, surround biggest city(4 Jan, AP) The military used overwhelming firepower from tanks, artillery and aircraft to protect the advancing soldiers, and Gaza officials said at least 31 civilians were killed in the onslaught. An armored force south of Gaza City penetrated as deep as the abandoned settlement of Netzarim, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:29:00
Former FBI Agent in Secret Iran Prison
This is a great example of why we do not want to associate with Iran ... , where he was doing investigative work for a private security firm. His credit cards and passport ... and has resisted attempts by the U.S. government to investigate. “The door has been closed at every [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 06:11:00
The Reason You Need a Dog Door
by Craig Lewis One of the best things about owning a dog is its companionship and its loyalty; however, because of circumstances beyond your control, ... be able to do for them is install a dog door that will give them access to and from the home ... allow your animal to have unlimited access to the yard and the house. These dog doors work by means [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 17:45:13
Ray Beckerman’s RIAA Guide for Judges
p2pnet news view | RIAA News:- “As every federal judge must be painfully aware by now, an estimated 30,000 ordinary people have been sued during the past four years in U.S. district courts by the world’s four largest record companies, EMI, SONY BMG, Warner Brothers Records, and Vivendi/Universal, or their affiliates,” says unrelenting ( [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 16:18:20
9/11
I watched a couple of programs chronicling 9/11 last night. Two things struck me (and they were in diametrical opposition): one, that after the 1993 truck bombing, it was a given in the security community that the Twin ... and was completely ignored). Levy opened the door for constant mentions of Clinton and Lewinski [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 05:24:25
THE BEAST 50 MOST LOATHSOME PEOPLE IN AMERICA, 2008
side note: I found this late last night and I enjoyed it so much it kept me up later then I wanted…but was well worth it! Enjoy with your morning coffee! http://www.buffalobeast.com 50. Barack Obama Charges: Beyond a few token acts of bipartisan marketing, Barry’s major duty in the Senate was to avoid legislating, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 09:06:30
Incommunicado
I may perhaps have commented before that I am a firm believer in the pessimistic principle that every upgrade is a downgrade ... of security patches and general maintenance", I naturally felt a chill like the coldness of the grave. Installation of security patches, involving changes that could affect remote access, and "general [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 15:44:33
p2pnet headline roundups, July 3, 2008
p2pnet headline roundups | Last of the day Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects - Associated Press A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don’t necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 17:37:17
Workers stealing data now in preparation for layoffs
With the threat of layoffs looming, many employees are stealing sensitive company data, in case they find themselves out of work. About 58% of employees on Wall Street would take company information out the door with them ... security firm Cyber-Ark. What’s more, nearly half those surveyed have already downloaded information [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 11:00:47
California’s new laws for 2009. Part one.
Each year, the government insidiously passes more laws to intrude further into our lives. Some laws make life better for society overall, but I really think that most laws make our lives worse. Even if a law is written with a good intention in mind, the overwhelming costs and bureaucracy inherent in the conception, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 19:24:20
Ugly Betty - Dress for Success
Last night's episode of Ugly Betty was probably one of my favorites. Tightly written, full of tension and drama ... excuses herself to use the ladies room, she leaves her Blackberry behind for Teri to access ... shows Daniel the security recording of the encounter between him and Molly. But instead [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 06:35:11
High Priced Republican Party Propaganda Campaign Seeks To Undermine Workers' Free Choice
America's working families turned out in droves last November. Eight years of economic and fiscal policies designed to pauperize them and redistribute wealth upwards was more than enough and even Obama's hint of "hope" was better than McCain's iron clad guarantee of four more years of the Bush economic miracle [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:00:00
Large Corporate SEO Survival Tips
Posted by trainSEM Working as an in-house SEO for a large corporate site can be fun. However, if you happen to land such a job I encourage you to focus on the fun, as the non-fun bits could wear you down. I had previously worked on nearly 2,000 small-to-medium websites, each of which was probably small enough to fit on a portable hard drive [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 10:14:53
Gaza massacre - PHOTOS - Ground offensive slaughter
The western press seems to be controlled by the Mighty Wurlitzer (CIA plays the worlds media like a giant church organ ) ... strike in Gaza City. Arab League chief Amr Mussa accused the UN Security Council on Saturday of "ignoring ... ground offensive in a widening war on Gaza's Hamas rulers.Israeli security officials said [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 21:41:00
The Government Whistleblower Who Exposed George W. Bush's Illegal Use Of The NSA To Conduct Domestic Spying Without Search Warrants Now Stalked By FBI
Editors note: While putting the following post together the freak show at the NSA decided to tap into another piece of my hi-fi equipment, turning the unit on and off in an attempt to damage the amplifier. In the past they have damaged other pieces of gear by electronically homing in on a circuit and either damaging it or manipulating the circuit [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 21:26:00
Here and there…
I figured since I haven’t done a full on post to here for a few days that it was about time I did ... so many points, you are given a special status on the airline. Helps you get stand by seats, access to the airport lounges, priority boarding and priority security clearance, and a handful of other stuff [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 16:10:11
Dog Doors Really Are Your Friend
by Craig Lewis One of the best things about owning a dog is its companionship and its loyalty; however, because of circumstances beyond your control, ... be able to do for them is install a dog door that will give them access to and from the home ... allow your animal to have unlimited access to the yard and the house. These dog doors work by means [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 17:59:51
Dog Doors Really Are Your Friend
by Craig Lewis One of the best things about owning a dog is its companionship and its loyalty; however, because of circumstances beyond your control, ... be able to do for them is install a dog door that will give them access to and from the home ... allow your animal to have unlimited access to the yard and the house. These dog doors work by means [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 17:19:19
Dog Doors Really Are Your Friend
by Craig Lewis One of the best things about owning a dog is its companionship and its loyalty; however, because of circumstances beyond your control, ... be able to do for them is install a dog door that will give them access to and from the home ... allow your animal to have unlimited access to the yard and the house. These dog doors work by means [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 17:49:21
DIY Home Security
DIY Home Security January 14th, 2009 Millions if not billions are spent every year on home security not just in the U.S. but all over the world ... . 3. Get some simple home security devices like door and window alarms. They are easy to use ... . Everything from armed guards, gated communities, security companies with or without monitoring [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:52:13
A Series of Unfortunate Events -- Christmas 2008 Edition
Prelude – The Best Laid PlansThe following is a special joint blog from Glen and Elvina outlining some of the perils and pitfalls of their travel to Vietnam and Cambodia over Christmas. Before reading, be clear of one thing. Despite the number of setbacks along the way, this has been an excellent trip so far, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 09:00:00
Drive (Electric), She Said: Big 3 Auto Bailout, Cont'd
Later on today we'll be chatting in Meebo about various proposals to help the Big 3 American automakers ... with 30 minutes notice and a security guard escort to your parked car. I would suggest leaving stock options and other unliquidated non-cash compensation at the door too, but then again I'm [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 02:16:50
Obamas rent beach home in low-key Hawaii town
KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — While on vacation in Hawaii, the Obama family is staying in a $9 million single-story oceanfront home in a pricey but ... to drive and park its SUVs. Upon the Obamas’ arrival Saturday, agents set up a security checkpoint blocking off public access to a stretch of the road. The home was originally built in 1934 for Harold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 17:20:23
Busted Part Four
Lifestyles of the Down and Busted I am not sure how being busted feels any different than being flush. A common complaint of those who are thriving in business is that they do not have time for their playthings, those things people envy when they see someone successful in business.Click to read the rest [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 22:07:00
It is an eye for an eyelash in Gaza
Sniped50 bodies were recovered during a three-hour ‘lull’, raising the death toll of Palestinians in Gaza to at least 763, including more than 200 children, since air raids first began on December 27. More than 3,121 people have also been wounded. Eight Israeli soldiers and three civilians have died in the same period [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 07:26:11
Facebook needs to be more like the Byzantines
Chris Saad wrote a good post on the DataPortability Project’s (DPP) blog about how the web works on a peering model ... by describing the assertion that owning data is useless, but access is priceless. It’s a bold statement ... . Basically access, just like ownership, is possible due to a sophisticated society that recognises [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 03:35:17
Serbia: New Instructions and Law Regulations on Online Privacy
On July 21, RATEL, Serbia’s Republican Agency for Telecommunications, posted a Document of Instructions for Technical Requirements for Subsystems, ... in all forms of electronic communications for the purposes of the national agency for the security. Internet Service Providers (ISP) are obligated to enable governmental bodies to access updated [more...]
Date: 2008-07-26 21:40:12
Obama's Cabinet - Love Fest and Patsies!
A baggy eyed Sen. Clinton was given a pass yesterday in her Sec.of State Nominee hearings.Every president is entitled to the Cabinet he has slected and the opposition party should play the role of asking penetrating and probing questions and unless they find something very disturbing Cabinet Nominees should be allowed to serve [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:35:00
WHO IS BARACK OBAMA & HOW TO DEAL WITH HIM
WE PROUDLY PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE, WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PAKISTANI SPECTATOR BY PROF. DR ... of State, and General Jones as National Security Adviser share one critical trait: none has ever ... , originating in the Greater Middle East, that endanger core security and economic interests, e.g. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 14:28:54
Boston Tea Party Presidential candidate Charles Jay answers Obama-McCain debate questions
Posted at cj08.com (I wasn’t invited to Friday night’s presidential debate, but you knew I was going to weigh in anyway ... be about foreign policy and national security, which, by definition, includes the global financial ... presidential campaign. Quote, “We must achieve both security [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 18:49:05
Stop Writing Checks and Start Banking Online To Avoid Identity Theft
Ask yourself this question - when was the last time you balanced your checkbook? Do you even know what balancing a checkbook entails? ... security are paramount concerns. Electronic banking and online bill pay offer the type of convenience and security benefits that paper checks and manual payment systems simply are unable to provide. Write [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 08:42:56
How to Protect yourself from a Lost or Stolen Wallet
This is a guest post from from Leslie at Spilling buckets. She, along with Ryan, write about their lives as they try to they discover what it means to really be wealthy. This week has been crazy in the Spilling Buckets household: I found out that I was accepted into business school, and I lost my wallet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 23:51:20
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