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University of Minnesota research suggests that wastewater treated with standard technologies contains far greater quantities Contacts: Rhonda Zurn, College of Science and Engineering, rzurn@umn.edu, (612) 626-7959 Preston Smith, University News Service, smith@umn.edu, (612) 625-0552 MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (11/14/2011) —A new University of Minnesota study reveals that the release of …
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Gingrich Collapses in Iowa as Ron Paul Surges to the Front
DASHIELL BENNETT A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows that Ron Paul has taken the lead in the Iowa caucus race, while Newt Gingrich’s support is fading fast. A different Gallup poll shows Gringrich still holding the lead, but slipping, while The New York Times has Paul in the …
Read More »Sen. Lindsey Graham on the NDAA, Indefinite Detention of American Citizens
Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. McCain speak on Detainees on Senate Floor
Preppers Who Have Guns, Ammunition, 7 Days of Food Can Be Considered a Potential Terrorist
NY Times CEO exiting, without explanation
By Paul Thomasch and Jennifer Saba NEW YORK | Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:14pm EST (Reuters) – Janet Robinson will step down as chief executive of the New York Times Co at the end of the month, as the company continues to struggle with advertising declines and a years-long slump …
Read More »Internet architects oppose US online piracy bills
A group of prominent architects of the Internet added their voices Thursday to those opposing legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy. In an open letter to Congress, more than 80 engineers, inventors and software developers expressed concerns about the bills introduced in the Senate …
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Ron Paul in the lead according to Google Trends
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Read More »“Guantánamo Forever?” – Congress Passes $662 Billion Defense Bill, Aka The NDAA
Congress just passed the National Defense Authorization Act in a 283-to-136 vote. 190 Republicans and 93 Democrats voted for; 43 Republicans and 93 Democrats voted “against.” Prepare to be arrested, without charge, simply because someone “up there” believes you engage in “terroristy” stuff. Good luck proving them wrong. Link
Read More »CME chief alleges Corzine aware of transfers
By Shannon Bond and Tom Braithwaite in New York Jon Corzine, the former chief executive of MF Global, “was aware” that the broker-dealer made use of customer funds during its desperate fight for survival, a US Senate hearing was told on Tuesday. Terry Duffy, chief executive of CME Group, the …
Read More »Arizona Vote To Contaminate Pristine Mountains with Treated Wastewater
And the state doesn’t monitor for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ADEQ officials said Read more: http://azdailysun.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/panel-mixed-on-effluent-safety/article_edbbecff-56b0-5aae-ab44-7850a180b5bb.html#ixzz1h0aFPcsc Then November brought news of a University of Minnesota study finding one of the more advanced sewage treatment plants in the country was releasing material found in drug-resistant bacteria that can sometimes be fatal for people, including …
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US Special Forces Mass On Syrian Border
Troops airlifted out of Iraq to face Assad’s forces Paul Joseph Watson Infowars.com Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Following similar reports by former FBI translator Sibel Edmonds, Israeli intelligence sources confirm that US Special Forces are massing in Jordan on the Syrian border having been transferred from Iraq. On Sunday Edmonds reported that …
Read More »MPAA Head Chris Dodd on Online Censorship Bill: China’s the Model
5:31 PM, DEC 12, 2011 BY DANIEL HALPER Jen Rubin makes the case today that the anti-piracy bills pending in the House, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), and Senate, the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA), are likely unconstitutional. The bills essentially call for censorship of online speech in such …
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