Friday, April 27, 2012

CISPA passes the House: Allows the government to spy on individual Internet users

CISPA passes House in unexpected last-minute vote

Published: 27 April, 2012, 02:54 -  Edited: 27 April, 2012, 08:27
AFP Photo / Paul J. Richards

The House of Representatives has approved Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act with a vote count of 248-168. The bill is now headed for the Senate. President Barack Obama will be able to sign or cancel it pending Senate approval.

Initially slated to vote on the bill Friday, the House of Representatives decided to pass Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) Thursday after approving a number of amendments.

Apart from cyber and national security purposes, the bill would now allow the government to use private information obtained through CISPA for the investigation and prosecution of “cybersecurity crime,” protection of individuals and the protection of children. The new clauses define “cybersecurity crime” as any crime involving network disruption or hacking.

“Basically this means CISPA can no longer be called a cyber security bill at all. The government would be able to search information it collects under CISPA for the purposes of investigating American citizens with complete immunity from all privacy protections as long as they can claim someone committed a 'cybersecurity crime.' Basically it says the Fourth Amendment does not apply online, at all,” Techdirt's Leigh Beadon said.

Kerry Cassidy Cut Off Air on Coast to Coast with George Noory

April 26, 2012 Updated
WAS IT SOMETHING I SAID, LOL, I WAS CUT OFF COAST AFTER 20 MINS...
Apparently they got scared and went to "open lines" ... jeez.  Oh well, thanks George for the kind remark shortly after that re disclsoure coming through Camelot and whistleblowers.

April 27, 2012
PROTEST CRASHES COAST TO COAST AM SITE?
According to one source, people protested how Coast cut me off in droves and at least partially crashed that site!  If true that would be truly awesome.  Regardless, for those who have written in to me directly thank you so much for the standing in solidarity for the truth.  Of course the fact that they had to get me off the air should be a clear indication that Camelot has information THEY don't want out there.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

These 10 Corporations Control Almost Everything You Buy

These 10 Corporations Control Almost Everything You Buy


A chart we found on Reddit.com today shows that most products we buy are controlled by just a few companies.

It's called "The Illusion of Choice."

 Ever wonder why you can't get a Coke at Taco Bell? It's because Yum! Brands was created as a spin-off of Pepsi--and has a lifetime contract with the soda-maker.

Unilever produces everything from Dove soap to Klondike bars. Nestle has a big stake in L'Oreal, which features everything from cosmetics to Diesel designer jeans.

Despite a wide array of brands to choose from, it all comes back to the big guys. Click this image to see full size:





Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-10-corporations-control-almost-everything-you-buy-2012-4#ixzz1tCCvcr17

Green clouds over Moscow spark disaster fears

Green clouds over Moscow spark disaster fears

http://rt.com/news/green-clouds-moscow-aliens-050/



Mysterious green clouds have been spotted over the Russian capital, sparking fears of a chemical disaster and even some doomsday theories.

­But the Emergencies Ministry is advising the public to calm down. It says the clouds are actually composed of birch pollen, not of chemicals from an allegedly burning factory in the Moscow region, as some reported.

Some people, however, got so scared that even the official comments could not convince them. Russian Twitter users have been posting alarming messages like “Moscow schools are closed because of the blast! Children are sent home,” “Sky has turned completely green in Moscow’s south!” and “The factory in Kaluga is destroyed!” A flood of 911 calls was also registered.

Iran has not, will not build nuclear weapon – Israeli military chief

Iran has not, will not build nuclear weapon – Israeli military chief

Published: 25 April, 2012, 23:46   -    Edited: 26 April, 2012, 23:43
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends an unveiling ceremony of new nuclear projects in Tehran February 15, 2012. (REUTERS/President.ir/Handout)
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends an unveiling ceremony of new nuclear projects in Tehran February 15, 2012. (REUTERS/President.ir/Handout)

Iran has not decided to build a nuclear bomb, says IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz. Nor does he think Tehran will go “the extra mile" to do so. The military chief’s words cut a sharp contrast with the bellicose rhetoric of PM Netanyahu.

Israeli Defense Forces Lieutenant General Gantz told Ha'aretz daily that Iran was moving “step by step” to a point where the production of a nuclear weapon would be feasible. However, he says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hasn't yet decided “to go the extra mile" to build a nuclear bomb.

“If the supreme religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants, he will advance it to the acquisition of a nuclear bomb, but the decision must first be taken… I don't think he will want to go the extra mile.”