Submission + - another ufo sighting in midwest
An anonymous reader writes: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53820
Submission + - DREAD: Electronic Weapon System
surajbarkale writes: From TFA:
The site even has a video!!!The following article contains a link to the DREAD Weapon System Video. This is the first time this video has ever been shown to the public. The DREAD depicted in the video is a functional prototype that operates on a less-than-lethal mode. This prototype was dismantled for security purposes to protect the technology, after the making of this video. As of this posting, DefenseReview (DefRev) is the ONLY publication in the WORLD that has any written materials or video footage, or any information whatsoever, for that matter, on this revolutionary new weapon system.
Submission + - The Death of Habeas Corpus
Jack Schitt writes: I know this may be from October 18, 2006, but I never saw it anywhere other than this MSNBC broadcast on YouTube.
Forget the DMCA.
Forget the PATRIOT Act.
Habeas Corpus, the legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment, can now be blocked if the Feds decide for whatever reason (including classified reasons) to call you an enemy combatant. In other words, if you decide to protest some aspect of the US Government and manage to get their attention, they now have a legal loophole which allows them to arrest and detain you indefinitely without your ability to challenge it and without charges being filed.
I should move to China. At least they give you the illusion of being able to fight your detainment.
See the open statement to president Bush by MSNBC's Kieth Olbermann.
Forget the DMCA.
Forget the PATRIOT Act.
Habeas Corpus, the legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment, can now be blocked if the Feds decide for whatever reason (including classified reasons) to call you an enemy combatant. In other words, if you decide to protest some aspect of the US Government and manage to get their attention, they now have a legal loophole which allows them to arrest and detain you indefinitely without your ability to challenge it and without charges being filed.
I should move to China. At least they give you the illusion of being able to fight your detainment.
See the open statement to president Bush by MSNBC's Kieth Olbermann.
-John Q. PublicAttention US Government: I have no intention of harming the US or it's citizens at any point, either now or in the future. It's not worth the gas money to come and arrest me. Have a nice day.
Submission + - Older Passengers May Suffer More from Jet Lag
JusticeISaid writes: The Washington Post is running a story today about a recent study by University of Virginia researchers which suggests that older passengers may suffer more from jet lag than younger ones. The research methodology involved advancing or retarding the exposure to light of laboratory mice; this produced a significantly higher rate of mortality among older mice than younger ones. The study also confirmed the widely held belief that it is more difficult to adjust to crossing time zones on Eastbound flights than when flying West. The Post article suggests that passengers flying from North America to Europe try to throttle their exposure to light on arrival — but the only sure fix is to travel by ship. No doubt it's also a good idea to leave your aging pet mice at home.
Submission + - Major Quake Near Taiwan
somegeekynick writes: Exactly two years to the day after the earthquake and tsunami of 2004, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Taiwan and neighbouring regions. Regarding the Tsunami,
"There is a possibility of a destructive local tsunami," the bureau said, saying waves were expected to hit Basco in the Philippines.
"However at some coasts, particularly those near the epicenter, higher tsunami may arrive," it said. "Authorities should be aware of this possibility."
USGS classifies it as a Major 'quake.
