Reports
The little-told story of how the U.S. government poisoned alcohol during Prohibition.
“And the numbers were not trivial. In 1926, in New York City, 1,200 were sickened by poisonous alcohol; 400 died. The following year, deaths climbed to 700. These numbers were repeated in … Continue reading The little-told story of how the U.S. government poisoned alcohol during Prohibition.
The Post endorses Donald Trump
“Donald Trump is a rookie candidate — a potential superstar of vast promise, but making rookie mistakes.” Of course Trump will pivot. C’mon. Look at the life he’s lived and compare it … Continue reading The Post endorses Donald Trump
Germany allows prosecution of a comedian who mocked Erdogan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Friday that prosecutors were allowed to charge German comedian Jan Böhmermann based on a poem he broadcasted on German TV that insulted Turkish President Recep Tayyip … Continue reading Germany allows prosecution of a comedian who mocked Erdogan
Pepper-sprayed students outraged as UC Davis tried to scrub incident from web
The California university is being accused of censorship after paying a firm to try to hide references to the incident in which police sprayed protesters in 2011 The incidence became a massive … Continue reading Pepper-sprayed students outraged as UC Davis tried to scrub incident from web
(1) act.tv – Bernie and friends in Washington Square Park NYC
Bernie changing the game. Changes on one side and changes on the other…obviously, people are done with the old ways. Source: (1) act.tv – Bernie and friends in Washington Square Park NYC Continue reading (1) act.tv – Bernie and friends in Washington Square Park NYC
Most of Norway’s new vehicles were hybrids or plug-ins in March
Hybrids, plug-ins accounted for more than 60 percent of Norway’s new vehicles last month. By comparison they accounted for around 2.6% in the U.S. The Norwegian Gov’t had played a big role … Continue reading Most of Norway’s new vehicles were hybrids or plug-ins in March
New Balance accuses Obama administration of reneging on TPP-related deal
The shoe company said it was asked to tone down criticism of the TPP in exchange for a chance to bid on DOD contracts. But then they didn’t get any orders so … Continue reading New Balance accuses Obama administration of reneging on TPP-related deal
Matthew Keys will serve two years for something that was barely a crime. It’s a travesty.
Keys was convicted of violating America’s terrible Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, a federal computer-crime statute so broad and vague that you’ve probably already violated it several times this year. The CFAA—the … Continue reading Matthew Keys will serve two years for something that was barely a crime. It’s a travesty.
When Sweden Got Its Own Phone Number
What kind of country gets its own phone number? And what happens when you call it? You get a random Swede. It’s awesome! Give it a shot: +46 771 793 336 Source: When … Continue reading When Sweden Got Its Own Phone Number
Why the Goldman Sachs Settlement Is a $5 Billion Sham
The penalty might sound pretty stiff. But get a load of the real math. When all the math is said and done, the true among comes out to around $0. And that … Continue reading Why the Goldman Sachs Settlement Is a $5 Billion Sham
Students told to keep skirts below the knee because of boys and male staff
Students at a New Zealand school are fighting back, using the power of media, after they were told their skirt hemlines were too short for school. And the reason why they were … Continue reading Students told to keep skirts below the knee because of boys and male staff
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