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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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