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With Drought Season Off to a Bad Start, Scientists Forecast Another Bleak Year
Drought conditions in more than half of the United States have slipped into a pattern that climatologists say is uncomfortably similar to the most severe droughts in recent U.S. history, including the 1930s Dust Bowl and the widespread 1950s drought. Original post on insideclimatenews.org Comments on reddit.com
“Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Scheme Starts Monday
The much-discussed U.S. six strikes anti-piracy scheme is expected to go live on Monday. The start date hasn’t been announced officially by the CCI but a source close to the scheme confirmed the plans. During the coming months millions of BitTorrent users will be actively monitored by copyright holders. After repeated warnings, Internet subscribers risk a heavy reduction in download speeds and temporary browsing restrictions. Original post on torrentfreak.com Comments on reddit.com
Christopher Dorner: how did the fire start? – World news
Fears that tear gas rounds may have sparked blaze that killed ex-policeman after recording surfaces purporting to be of police scanner conversation during raid Original post on guardian.co.uk Comments on reddit.com
Caring friends can save the world – NOW
Keyless, start button cars mysteriously shut down in parking lot – come back to life when towed away
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Stranded while shopping — that’s what continues to happen to some customers at the James River Town Center. It went from a few isolated incidents to dozens. According to Original post on ky3.com Comments on reddit.com
Faster, Sooner: Why The U.S. Needs ‘Gigabit Communities’
Guest post written by Julius Genachowski Julius Genachowski is chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Julius Genachowski Walking the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show last week, I kept thinking of that line from Jaws, “You’re going to need a bigger boat.” All the Internet-connected, data-hungry gadgets that are coming to market sent [...] Original post on forbes.com Comments on reddit.com
Mark Lynas – Lecture to Oxford Farming Conference, 3 January 2013
Jobs Compete With College in Montana Oil Country
Salaries of $50,000 a year have drawn many high school seniors away from higher education amid the frenzied pace of oil drilling. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Let’s Stop Maximizing Profit And Start Maximizing Value
This is the key to fixing the economy. Original post on businessinsider.com Comments on reddit.com
Keeping the internet open
Internet users have a right to open government and a voice in government. We exist to power your participation in government. Madison is just a start. Original post on keepthewebopen.com Comments on reddit.com
Killing rats is killing birds: Nature News – Comment
Canada and the United States start to restrict the use of blood-thinning rat poison. Original post on nature.com Comments on reddit.com
Australia’s devils to get fresh start on new island
A group of Tasmanian devils will be transferred to a small Australian island to start what is hoped will be a self-sustaining population, free from the facial tumour that has devastated their species. Original post on phys.org Comments on reddit.com
Microsoft Surface analysis: BOM – Apple-like margins on first tablet
Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) have a rivalry that dates back several decades and the technology giants are constantly chasing each other in different areas of their businesses. In the latest ma… Original post on bgr.com Comments on reddit.com
2012 Paul Broun Testimony
Apple’s rot starts with its Samsung lawsuit win – Michael Wolff – Comment is free
Michael Wolff: Just like Microsoft, Apple’s evolution from smart tech company to global uber-brand contains the seeds of its own destruction Original post on guardian.co.uk Comments on reddit.com
Pussy Riot: Our arrest signals start of repression campaign to spread fear – RT
Three members of the punk band Pussy Riot, who performed an anti-Putin song in Russia’s main cathedral, have pleaded not guilty to abusive actions motivated by religious hatred, but concede what they did was an ethical mistake. Original post on rt.com Comments on reddit.com
Mitt Romney does the impossible: Gets Brits to stop moaning and start cheering about Olympics – The Washington Post
LONDON — Mitt Romney may be just what the London Olympics needed. Original post on washingtonpost.com Comments on digg.com
Facebook gets ready to deliver first earnings report after disastrous start – Technology – guardian.co.uk
Social network to release maiden financial results amid calls for Mark Zuckerberg to take lead role in reassuring investors. By Juliette Garside Original post on guardian.co.uk Comments on digg.com
Net Neutrality’s Death Rattle Starts July 12
ISPs are about to start policing your downloads on behalf of monolithic organizations like the RIAA and MPAA. Are you ready for the internet nanny state? Original post on gizmodo.com Comments on reddit.com
the importance of being anonymous – Tremble the Devil
(read the book free online – get a copy for your Kindle – read the Reddit AMA) British Prime Minister David Cameron is looking to make like an autocratic Arab dictator, and use the aftermath Original post on tremblethedevil.com Comments on reddit.com
July 12, 2012: The Day ISPs Start Spying On Customers
If you are in the habit of downloading copyrighted media, including software, music and vidoes, be warned that beginning on Thursday July 12th your ISP will start spying on your activity. Original post on leftcall.com Comments on reddit.com
Mortician discovers gunshot wound in body after man’s death ruled natural – Detroit Free Press – freep.com
Detroit police and EMS workers said Leslie Brooks died of natural causes during the weekend. But when his body arrived at a funeral home, the mortician saw it differently. Original post on freep.com Comments on reddit.com
Beautiful Start of Spring 2012: 40 Amazing Pictures
The first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. In the U.S., also the end of winter, This was the fourth warmest winter in the U.S. since the first. 117 years ago. Contrary to the calendar spring, snow still lies in Arizona and Saudi Arabia, and The northeastern United States and western Europe is sunny and warm. Here are some beautiful photos from around the world, where winter grudgingly gives way to the right spring Original post on oddstuffmagazine.com Comments on digg.com
Ex-Microsoft Employee Launches ‘Fixing Windows 8′ Campaign – PCWorld
The former worker isn’t happy with Windows 8′s sweeping design changes, and thinks that Microsoft can do better. Original post on pcworld.com Comments on digg.com
20 Famous Actresses Who Got Their Start In Horror Movies – Complex
With the creepy Silent House, Elizabeth Olsen continues to use genre material to ignite her career. But she’s not the only one to do so. Complex.com: The original buyer’s guide for men. Original post on complex.com Comments on digg.com
Susan Tompor: Kid Rock’s Clothing Line Says ‘Made In Detroit’ – But Isn’t – Blog Detail – KidRock.com
Kid Rock | The Official Site and Community | Kid Rock site, blog, discussion, forum, members, bio, biography, photos, pics, pic, photo, videos, music video, concerts, concert, tour, tours, ringtones, interact, social, website Original post on kidrock.com Comments on reddit.com
Groups: Congress Should Scrap SOPA, PIPA and Start Over – PCWorld Business Center
The U.S. Congress should scrap two controversial copyright enforcement bills and start over with attempts to target foreign websites accused of infringement and… Original post on pcworld.com Comments on digg.com
Defending Physics Against Cracked.com: Starts With A Bang
Honda Hybrid Lawsuit: Heather Peters Wins $9,867 From Honda In Small Claims Court (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California woman took Honda to small-claims court and won in a big way. Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Douglas Carnahan ruled Wednesday that the automaker misled Heather Peters about the potential fuel economy of her hybrid car and awarded her $9,867 – much more than the couple hundred dollars cash that a proposed class-action settlement is offering. Original post on huffingtonpost.com Comments on reddit.com