IBM executives head to Washington to press lawmakers on cybersecurity bill

Nearly 200 senior executives will press for the passage of the controversial cybersecurity bill, due for a House vote soon. Nearly 200 senior IBM executives are flying into Washington to press for the passage of a controversial cybersecurity bill that will come up for a vote in the House this week.   Original post on hillnews.com    Comments on reddit.com   

That Cuddly Kitty Is Deadlier Than You Think

Domestic cats in the United States kill billions of birds and mammals a year, according to a new report, a rate that is much higher than previous estimates.   Original post on nytimes.com    Comments on reddit.com   

FBI Investigated ‘Occupy’ As Possible ‘Terrorism’ Threat, Internal Documents Show

According to internal documents newly released by the FBI, the agency spearheaded a nationwide law enforcement effort to investigate and monitor the Occupy Wall Street movement. In certain documents, divisions of the FBI refer to the Occupy Wall Street protests as a   Original post on huffingtonpost.com    Comments on reddit.com   

Bosses Can Fire Hot Workers For Being ‘Irresistible’: All-Male Court

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant that he found attractive simply because he and his wife viewed the woman as a threat to their marriage, the all-male Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday. The court ruled 7-0 that bosses can fire employees they see as an   Original post on huffingtonpost.com    Comments on reddit.com   

Hackers target Westboro Baptist Church after Newtown threat – Internet – Media

After church leaders announce plans to protest at site of school massacre, Anonymous posts the personal information for dozens of members of the extremist group, including names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. Read this article by Steven Musil on CNET News.   Original post on cnet.com    Comments on reddit.com   

Tell John Boehner to Remove National Security Threat Michele Bachmann from the Intelligence Committee

The nation cannot afford to have person of low intelligence and vindictive nature on the Intelligence Committee. John Boehner must stop jeopardizing national security and remove Michele Bachmann.   Original post on politicususa.com    Comments on reddit.com   

Drug Compounders Get Help on Capitol Hill

Compounding pharmacies, now facing their biggest regulatory threat, have staved off tougher federal oversight with the help of allies in Congress.   Original post on nytimes.com    Comments on reddit.com   

CISPA Author Ramps Up The FUD: Claims He Can’t Sleep At Night Due To ‘Unusual Source’ Threatening Us

Rep. Mike Rogers, who introduced CISPA, the infamous cybersecurity bill that was absolutely horrible when it came to privacy, is apparently trying to ramp up the FUD to get CISPA back on the legislative calendar, despite the Senate’s decision to…   Original post on techdirt.com    Comments on reddit.com