Millions may resist database, says poll (UK)
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisBrits rebelling against UK’s Big Brother government
FBI taps cell phone mic as eavesdropping tool
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisThe FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.
Sphere: Related ContentHigh court weighs race in assigning schools
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisThe ability to use race when assigning students to public schools is on the line in two cases before the Supreme Court on Monday that could produce the most important decision on school desegregation in decades.
Sphere: Related ContentNo Sugarcoating ‘Hunger’
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisUSDA ends “hunger” in America–by changing word to “food insecurity.” The government continues to change terms to be more political correct and academic, pushing policy further away from what really matters–American citizens that don’t have enough to eat.
Sphere: Related ContentCongress ‘will approve’ immigration bill granting citizenship to illegals
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisThe ‘New’ Congress will approve an immigration bill that will grant citizenship rights to most of the 12 million to 20 million illegal aliens in the U.S. after Democrats take control next month, predict both sides on Capitol Hill.
Sphere: Related ContentDo I have a terrorist score on file with Homeland Security?
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisAs it turns out, if you travel internationally, you probably have a “terrorist score” that rates how risky you are. You also probably have a score if you work in the import/export business, the shipping business or the travel industry in any capacity.
Sphere: Related ContentRumsfeld memo admits Iraq strategy failing
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisDefense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told President Bush before he resigned that the administration’s strategy in Iraq was not working and he proposed changes, including possible troop reductions, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Sphere: Related ContentBush Can’t Stop Opium Production in Afghanistan
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisOpium production in Afghanistan, which provides more than 90 percent of the world’s heroin, broke all records in 2006, reaching a historic high despite ongoing U.S.-sponsored eradication efforts, the Bush administration reported yesterday.
Sphere: Related ContentBush Can’t Stop Opium Production in Afghanistan
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisOpium production in Afghanistan, which provides more than 90 percent of the world’s heroin, broke all records in 2006, reaching a historic high despite ongoing U.S.-sponsored eradication efforts, the Bush administration reported yesterday.
Sphere: Related ContentBREAKING: Bush Accepts John Bolton’s Resignation
December 4th, 2006 . by ChrisUnable to win Senate confirmation, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton will step down when his recess appointment expires soon, the White House said Monday