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    Drone Nation
      U.S. building secret drone bases in Africa, Arabian Peninsula, officials say - The Washington Post
        U.S. Africa Command/Major Eric Hilliard - The Seychelles, where the U.S. had temporarily stationed MQ-9s under the operational authority of U.S. Africa Command, now houses a base where a small fleet of "hunter-killer" drones resumed operations this month.
    Out There
      Andromeda Council - War with Orion grey-Draco Reptilian ETs is won, no false flag ET invasion - [VIDEO]
    Gitmo Nation
      Hypotheekrenteaftrek inperken geen taboe meer - Economie - VK
        Dat blijkt uit een bezuinigingsonderzoek van de Volkskrant, uitgevoerd door TNS Nipo. Aan een representatieve groep Nederlanders werd de vraag voorgelegd waarop ze wilden bezuinigen als de begroting in totaal met 35 miljard, 18 miljard en 5 miljard euro moest krimpen.
      Notice regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism | The White House
        On September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, the President declared a national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 1706).- The President took this action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the grave acts of terrorism and threats of terrorism committed by foreign terrorists, including the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in New York and Pennsylvania and against the Pentagon, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks against United States nationals or the United States.- Because the actions of these persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency declared on September 23, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond September 23, 2011.- Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism.
      OnStar Begins Spying On Customers' GPS Location For Profit | Jonathan Zdziarski's Domain
        I canceled the OnStar subscription on my new GMC vehicle today after receiving an email from the company about their new terms and conditions. While most people, I imagine, would hit the delete button when receiving something as exciting as new terms and conditions, being the nerd sort, I decided to have a personal drooling session and read it instead. I'm glad I did. OnStar's latest T&C has some very unsettling updates to it, which include the ability to sell your personal GPS location information, speed, safety belt usage, and other information to third parties, including law enforcement. To add insult to a slap in the face, the company insists they will continue collecting and selling this personal information even after you cancel your service, unless you specifically shut down the data connection to the vehicle after canceling.
      Smart Meters leak info on what channel is being watched in the hoe
        Advanced metering devices (smart meters) are being installed throughout electric networks in Germany (as well as in other parts of Europe and in the United States). Unfortunately, smart meters are able to become surveillance devices that monitor the behavior of the customers leading to unprecedented invasions of consumer privacy. High- resolution energy consumption data is transmitted to the utility company allowing intrusive identification and monitoring of equipment within consumers' homes (e. g., TV set, refrigerator, toaster, and oven). Our research shows that the analysis of the household's electricity usage profile does reveal what channel the TV set in the household was displaying. Moreover, the data being transmitted via the Internet is unsigned and unencrypted. All tests were performed with a sealed, opera- tional smart meter used for electricity metering in a private home in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
    United $tates of EURO-pe
      EU debt crisis being used to consolidate political control - BlackListedNews.com
        Unfortunately, that's not a prediction, but a promise.
        It's become obvious that this has been the plan all along. -"If you have a currency union, you certainly also need more elements of a political and of an economic union. That was clear from the outset when we started this project some 10, 15 years ago," said the Luxembourg finance minister Frieden.
        However, many nations have not been so quick to give up their sovereignty and economic independence. -Therefore, a good crisis is needed, followed by a coordinated chorus of experts to sway public opinion and policy.
        Earlier this month former German Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, set the stage for solution by calling for a United States of Europe.-"The current crisis makes it relentlessly clear that we cannot have a common currency zone without a common fiscal, economic and social policy." He added: "We will have to give up national sovereignty. -From the European Commission, we should make a government which would be supervised by the European Parliament. And that means the United States of Europe."
        New IMF chief, Christine Lagarde, warned that developed economies have entered a "dangerous new phase" because of a "vicious cycle" of weak economic growth and feeble political leadership. Singing the same tune, Lagarde recommends a collective solution; "Without collective, bold, action, there is a real risk that the major economies slip back instead of moving forward." Incidentally, debt was not mentioned as part of the problem.
        George Soros recently claimed that a European treasury is needed to avoid a depression. -Soros warned, "Even if a catastrophe can be avoided, one thing is certain: the pressure to reduce deficits will push the euro zone into prolonged recession. This will have incalculable political consequences." -Leaving no room for discussion, Soros states, "There is no alternative but to give birth to the missing ingredient: a European treasury with the power to tax and therefore to borrow."
      IMF warns on European banks' vulnerability | euronews, world news
        The International Monetary Fund is warning the euro zone debt crisis has left the region's banks vulnerable and they will need to urgently raise around 300 billion euros in fresh capital to cover potential losses.
        In its Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF said this is a worldwide problem but European banks are particularly weak and as many as 15 lenders could fail.
      Smartphone Brain Scanner [Mobile Informatics Lab]
        We demonstrate a fully functional smartphone brain scanner consisting of a low-cost 14-channel EEG headset with a wireless connection to a smartphone (Nokia N900), enabling minimally invasive EEG monitoring in naturalistic settings. The smartphone provides a touch-based interface with real-time brain state decoding and 3D reconstruction.
    Frothy Mix
      Santorum Reached Out to Google
        Rick Santorum told Poltico he contacted Google about his "Google problem" but says the search company isn't interested in fixing it.
        Said Santorum: "I suspect if something was up there like that about Joe Biden, they'd get rid of it. If you're a responsible business, you don't let things like that happen in your business that have an impact on the country."
        He added: "To have a business allow that type of filth to be purveyed through their website or through their system is something that they say they can't handle but I suspect that's not true."
    Ministry of Truth
      Yahoo Appears To Be Censoring Email Messages About Wall Street Protests (Updated) | ThinkProgress
        Yahoo's customer care Twitter account acknowledges blocking the emails, but says it was an unintentional error:
        "We apologize 4 blocking 'occupywallst.org' It was not intentional & caught by our spam filters. It is resolved, but may be a residual delay."
        Yahoo's main Twitter account adds:
        "Thanks to @YahooMail users & @ThinkProgress for catching problem w/ #Occupywallst.org mail. Prob is fixed, but there may be residual delays."
      We the People: Your Voice in Our Government | The White House
        We The People is Live!
        Welcome to We the People on WhiteHouse.gov. This tool provides you with a new way to petition the Obama Administration to take action on a range of important issues facing our country. If a petition gets enough support, White House staff will review it, ensure it's sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response.
      Americans Favor Jobs Plan Proposals, Including Taxing Rich
        GallupPRINCETON, NJ -- Americans generally favor raising taxes on higher-income Americans and eliminating tax deductions for some corporations as ways of paying for President Obama's proposed jobs plan.
      Gulf War Syndrome Is Brain Damage Caused By Nerve Gas, Not Psychological Issues, UT Southwestern Study Proves - Dallas News - Unfair Park
        A UT Southwestern study, published in the journal Radiology, used a specialized MRI that specifically measures blood flow in the brain and detected marked abnormalities in the brains of those with Gulf War Syndrome. Not only have those abnormalities persisted for 20 years, but in some cases they've worsened.
      Senate Approves $500 Billion Increase in Borrowing Authority - Washington Wire - WSJ
        The U.S. Senate, in an unusual procedure, cleared the way Thursday for the U.S. to lift its borrowing authority by $500 billion to $15.19 trillion, enough to keep the support federal government borrowing through late January or early February.
        The action came under an unusual legislative procedure spelled out under the August agreement to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a U.S. credit default. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate blocked an attempt by Republicans to slow down the process that will result in the $500 billion debt-ceiling increase.
        The increase stems from a deal between Congress and the White House, finalized last month, that spells out how the borrowing limit would be increased by $500 billion. Under the process, lawmakers in both the House and Senate must vote on a resolution of disapproval against the increase in the borrowing limit. President Barack Obama would then have to veto the resolution of disapproval, and Congress would then vote to try and override that veto.
        The complicated procedure, designed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), would allow an increase of the borrowing limit while allowing most Republicans to vote against such an increase.
        There was a twist in this scenario Thursday evening, however. Democrats held firm, rejecting the resolution of disapproval, thereby speeding the process and increasing the borrowing limit immediately.
    Arab Spring
      French Pilots Over Libya Decline US Intel; Clearance Just Too Slow
        When asked why French air forces were not taking advantage of advanced manned and unmanned targeting imagery, pilots responded that it took too much time to coordinate with NATO commanders at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) in northern Italy. Instead, pilots deferred to using their own reconnaissance pods. Pilots reported rejecting Predator drone images for targeting purposes, saying its imagery took too long to get cleared through the CAOC.
      aangirfan: BRITISH AND FRENCH CAPTURED IN LIBYA
        According to a Gaddafi spokesman: "A group was captured in Bani Walid consisting of 17 mercenaries.
        "They are technical experts and they include consultative officers.
        "Most of them are French, one of them is from an Asian country that has not been identified, two English people and one Qatari."
        The 'mercenaries could be special forces or people from private security firms.
    $hadow Puppet Theatre
      President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts | The White House
        Laurie Garduque - Member, Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
        Tyler Jacks - Member, National Cancer Advisory Board
        Karen J. McCulloh -- Member, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
        Joan Ellyn Silber - Member, Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
        Lisa M. Wilusz - Member, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
        President Obama said, "These fine public servants both bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their new roles.- Our nation will be well-served by these men and women, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come."
    Military Industrial Complex
      Air Force Doesn't Know Aircraft Operations, Maintenance Costs; Audit Needed
        In 2010, the cost per flying hour for the F-22 and B-2 stealth aircraft were over $55,000 and $135,000, respectively - tens of thousands, sometimes almost twice, the cost per flying hour of the aircraft they replace.
    Vaccine$
      >> Vaccine Lobby Launches Gardasil Safety Hoax Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
    Bank$ters
      Corporate Jets Face $100-a-Flight Fee in Obama Deficit Plan - Businessweek
        An airline flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco would generate $1,300 to $2,000 in taxes, depending on the number of passengers and what they paid for tickets. A private jet, which requires almost the same services from air-traffic controllers, would pay about $60 in fuel taxes, the plan said.
        "General aviation users currently pay a fuel tax, but this revenue does not cover their fair-share use of air traffic services," the plan said.
    Biodiversitée
      BBC News - Times Atlas 'wrong' on Greenland ice
        Leading UK polar scientists say the Times Atlas of the World was wrong to assert that it has had to re-draw its map of Greenland due to climate change.
        Publicity for the latest edition of the atlas, launched last week, said warming had turned 15% of Greenland's former ice-covered land "green and ice-free".
        But scientists from the Scott Polar Research Institute say the figures are wrong; the ice has not shrunk so much.
        The Atlas costs £150 ($237) and claims to be the world's "most authoritative".
    VIDEO
      [VIDEO] Chicken consumption and the feminization of male genitalia | NutritionFacts.org
        Eating chicken during pregnancy may affect the size and development of one's son's penis and scrotum due to phthalate contamination of the meat.
      [VIDEO] Warren Buffett's 'secretary' is a shill for MoveOn.org | TheBlaze.com
        In their new ad, MoveOn uses average workers to repeat Buffett's spurious claim, each stating, "I'm Warren Buffett's secretary." (via National Journal)
      Libyan War Was About Oil! - [VIDEO]
      [VIDEO] Ted Turner on Murdoch, News Corp., Obama Tax Plan - Video - Bloomberg
        Billionaire Ted Turner, chairman of Turner Enterprises Inc., talks about President Barack Obama's deficit-reduction plan and the future of News Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rupert Murdoch.
      [VIDEO] Obama Presents Congress with Detailed Defict Reduction Plan | C-SPAN
      [VIDEO] Bill Clinton: Public-Private Cooperation Is A Way Out Of Jobs Crisis | Crooks and Liars
        Former President Bill Clinton appears on This Week With Christiane Amanpour to talk about the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative and its focus on job creation. I was part of a group of bloggers that got to meet with him a few years ago, and he was talking about green retrofits then. As I recall, the energy savings numbers he said could be created by retrofits were jaw-dropping, so this makes more sense than ever:
  Drone Nation
    U.S. building secret drone bases in Africa, Arabian Peninsula, officials say - The Washington Post
      U.S. Africa Command/Major Eric Hilliard - The Seychelles, where the U.S. had temporarily stationed MQ-9s under the operational authority of U.S. Africa Command, now houses a base where a small fleet of "hunter-killer" drones resumed operations this month.
  Out There
    Andromeda Council - War with Orion grey-Draco Reptilian ETs is won, no false flag ET invasion - [VIDEO]
  Gitmo Nation
    Hypotheekrenteaftrek inperken geen taboe meer - Economie - VK
      Dat blijkt uit een bezuinigingsonderzoek van de Volkskrant, uitgevoerd door TNS Nipo. Aan een representatieve groep Nederlanders werd de vraag voorgelegd waarop ze wilden bezuinigen als de begroting in totaal met 35 miljard, 18 miljard en 5 miljard euro moest krimpen.
    Notice regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism | The White House
      On September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, the President declared a national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 1706).- The President took this action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the grave acts of terrorism and threats of terrorism committed by foreign terrorists, including the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in New York and Pennsylvania and against the Pentagon, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks against United States nationals or the United States.- Because the actions of these persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency declared on September 23, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond September 23, 2011.- Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism.
    OnStar Begins Spying On Customers' GPS Location For Profit | Jonathan Zdziarski's Domain
      I canceled the OnStar subscription on my new GMC vehicle today after receiving an email from the company about their new terms and conditions. While most people, I imagine, would hit the delete button when receiving something as exciting as new terms and conditions, being the nerd sort, I decided to have a personal drooling session and read it instead. I'm glad I did. OnStar's latest T&C has some very unsettling updates to it, which include the ability to sell your personal GPS location information, speed, safety belt usage, and other information to third parties, including law enforcement. To add insult to a slap in the face, the company insists they will continue collecting and selling this personal information even after you cancel your service, unless you specifically shut down the data connection to the vehicle after canceling.
    Smart Meters leak info on what channel is being watched in the hoe
      Advanced metering devices (smart meters) are being installed throughout electric networks in Germany (as well as in other parts of Europe and in the United States). Unfortunately, smart meters are able to become surveillance devices that monitor the behavior of the customers leading to unprecedented invasions of consumer privacy. High- resolution energy consumption data is transmitted to the utility company allowing intrusive identification and monitoring of equipment within consumers' homes (e. g., TV set, refrigerator, toaster, and oven). Our research shows that the analysis of the household's electricity usage profile does reveal what channel the TV set in the household was displaying. Moreover, the data being transmitted via the Internet is unsigned and unencrypted. All tests were performed with a sealed, opera- tional smart meter used for electricity metering in a private home in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
  United $tates of EURO-pe
    EU debt crisis being used to consolidate political control - BlackListedNews.com
      Unfortunately, that's not a prediction, but a promise.
      It's become obvious that this has been the plan all along. -"If you have a currency union, you certainly also need more elements of a political and of an economic union. That was clear from the outset when we started this project some 10, 15 years ago," said the Luxembourg finance minister Frieden.
      However, many nations have not been so quick to give up their sovereignty and economic independence. -Therefore, a good crisis is needed, followed by a coordinated chorus of experts to sway public opinion and policy.
      Earlier this month former German Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, set the stage for solution by calling for a United States of Europe.-"The current crisis makes it relentlessly clear that we cannot have a common currency zone without a common fiscal, economic and social policy." He added: "We will have to give up national sovereignty. -From the European Commission, we should make a government which would be supervised by the European Parliament. And that means the United States of Europe."
      New IMF chief, Christine Lagarde, warned that developed economies have entered a "dangerous new phase" because of a "vicious cycle" of weak economic growth and feeble political leadership. Singing the same tune, Lagarde recommends a collective solution; "Without collective, bold, action, there is a real risk that the major economies slip back instead of moving forward." Incidentally, debt was not mentioned as part of the problem.
      George Soros recently claimed that a European treasury is needed to avoid a depression. -Soros warned, "Even if a catastrophe can be avoided, one thing is certain: the pressure to reduce deficits will push the euro zone into prolonged recession. This will have incalculable political consequences." -Leaving no room for discussion, Soros states, "There is no alternative but to give birth to the missing ingredient: a European treasury with the power to tax and therefore to borrow."
    IMF warns on European banks' vulnerability | euronews, world news
      The International Monetary Fund is warning the euro zone debt crisis has left the region's banks vulnerable and they will need to urgently raise around 300 billion euros in fresh capital to cover potential losses.
      In its Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF said this is a worldwide problem but European banks are particularly weak and as many as 15 lenders could fail.
    Smartphone Brain Scanner [Mobile Informatics Lab]
      We demonstrate a fully functional smartphone brain scanner consisting of a low-cost 14-channel EEG headset with a wireless connection to a smartphone (Nokia N900), enabling minimally invasive EEG monitoring in naturalistic settings. The smartphone provides a touch-based interface with real-time brain state decoding and 3D reconstruction.
  Frothy Mix
    Santorum Reached Out to Google
      Rick Santorum told Poltico he contacted Google about his "Google problem" but says the search company isn't interested in fixing it.
      Said Santorum: "I suspect if something was up there like that about Joe Biden, they'd get rid of it. If you're a responsible business, you don't let things like that happen in your business that have an impact on the country."
      He added: "To have a business allow that type of filth to be purveyed through their website or through their system is something that they say they can't handle but I suspect that's not true."
  Ministry of Truth
    Yahoo Appears To Be Censoring Email Messages About Wall Street Protests (Updated) | ThinkProgress
      Yahoo's customer care Twitter account acknowledges blocking the emails, but says it was an unintentional error:
      "We apologize 4 blocking 'occupywallst.org' It was not intentional & caught by our spam filters. It is resolved, but may be a residual delay."
      Yahoo's main Twitter account adds:
      "Thanks to @YahooMail users & @ThinkProgress for catching problem w/ #Occupywallst.org mail. Prob is fixed, but there may be residual delays."
    We the People: Your Voice in Our Government | The White House
      We The People is Live!
      Welcome to We the People on WhiteHouse.gov. This tool provides you with a new way to petition the Obama Administration to take action on a range of important issues facing our country. If a petition gets enough support, White House staff will review it, ensure it's sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response.
    Americans Favor Jobs Plan Proposals, Including Taxing Rich
      GallupPRINCETON, NJ -- Americans generally favor raising taxes on higher-income Americans and eliminating tax deductions for some corporations as ways of paying for President Obama's proposed jobs plan.
    Gulf War Syndrome Is Brain Damage Caused By Nerve Gas, Not Psychological Issues, UT Southwestern Study Proves - Dallas News - Unfair Park
      A UT Southwestern study, published in the journal Radiology, used a specialized MRI that specifically measures blood flow in the brain and detected marked abnormalities in the brains of those with Gulf War Syndrome. Not only have those abnormalities persisted for 20 years, but in some cases they've worsened.
    Senate Approves $500 Billion Increase in Borrowing Authority - Washington Wire - WSJ
      The U.S. Senate, in an unusual procedure, cleared the way Thursday for the U.S. to lift its borrowing authority by $500 billion to $15.19 trillion, enough to keep the support federal government borrowing through late January or early February.
      The action came under an unusual legislative procedure spelled out under the August agreement to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a U.S. credit default. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate blocked an attempt by Republicans to slow down the process that will result in the $500 billion debt-ceiling increase.
      The increase stems from a deal between Congress and the White House, finalized last month, that spells out how the borrowing limit would be increased by $500 billion. Under the process, lawmakers in both the House and Senate must vote on a resolution of disapproval against the increase in the borrowing limit. President Barack Obama would then have to veto the resolution of disapproval, and Congress would then vote to try and override that veto.
      The complicated procedure, designed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), would allow an increase of the borrowing limit while allowing most Republicans to vote against such an increase.
      There was a twist in this scenario Thursday evening, however. Democrats held firm, rejecting the resolution of disapproval, thereby speeding the process and increasing the borrowing limit immediately.
  Arab Spring
    French Pilots Over Libya Decline US Intel; Clearance Just Too Slow
      When asked why French air forces were not taking advantage of advanced manned and unmanned targeting imagery, pilots responded that it took too much time to coordinate with NATO commanders at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) in northern Italy. Instead, pilots deferred to using their own reconnaissance pods. Pilots reported rejecting Predator drone images for targeting purposes, saying its imagery took too long to get cleared through the CAOC.
    aangirfan: BRITISH AND FRENCH CAPTURED IN LIBYA
      According to a Gaddafi spokesman: "A group was captured in Bani Walid consisting of 17 mercenaries.
      "They are technical experts and they include consultative officers.
      "Most of them are French, one of them is from an Asian country that has not been identified, two English people and one Qatari."
      The 'mercenaries could be special forces or people from private security firms.
  $hadow Puppet Theatre
    President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts | The White House
      Laurie Garduque - Member, Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
      Tyler Jacks - Member, National Cancer Advisory Board
      Karen J. McCulloh -- Member, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
      Joan Ellyn Silber - Member, Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
      Lisa M. Wilusz - Member, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
      President Obama said, "These fine public servants both bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their new roles.- Our nation will be well-served by these men and women, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come."
  Military Industrial Complex
    Air Force Doesn't Know Aircraft Operations, Maintenance Costs; Audit Needed
      In 2010, the cost per flying hour for the F-22 and B-2 stealth aircraft were over $55,000 and $135,000, respectively - tens of thousands, sometimes almost twice, the cost per flying hour of the aircraft they replace.
  Vaccine$
    >> Vaccine Lobby Launches Gardasil Safety Hoax Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
  Bank$ters
    Corporate Jets Face $100-a-Flight Fee in Obama Deficit Plan - Businessweek
      An airline flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco would generate $1,300 to $2,000 in taxes, depending on the number of passengers and what they paid for tickets. A private jet, which requires almost the same services from air-traffic controllers, would pay about $60 in fuel taxes, the plan said.
      "General aviation users currently pay a fuel tax, but this revenue does not cover their fair-share use of air traffic services," the plan said.
  Biodiversitée
    BBC News - Times Atlas 'wrong' on Greenland ice
      Leading UK polar scientists say the Times Atlas of the World was wrong to assert that it has had to re-draw its map of Greenland due to climate change.
      Publicity for the latest edition of the atlas, launched last week, said warming had turned 15% of Greenland's former ice-covered land "green and ice-free".
      But scientists from the Scott Polar Research Institute say the figures are wrong; the ice has not shrunk so much.
      The Atlas costs £150 ($237) and claims to be the world's "most authoritative".
  VIDEO
    [VIDEO] Chicken consumption and the feminization of male genitalia | NutritionFacts.org
      Eating chicken during pregnancy may affect the size and development of one's son's penis and scrotum due to phthalate contamination of the meat.
    [VIDEO] Warren Buffett's 'secretary' is a shill for MoveOn.org | TheBlaze.com
      In their new ad, MoveOn uses average workers to repeat Buffett's spurious claim, each stating, "I'm Warren Buffett's secretary." (via National Journal)
    Libyan War Was About Oil! - [VIDEO]
    [VIDEO] Ted Turner on Murdoch, News Corp., Obama Tax Plan - Video - Bloomberg
      Billionaire Ted Turner, chairman of Turner Enterprises Inc., talks about President Barack Obama's deficit-reduction plan and the future of News Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rupert Murdoch.
    [VIDEO] Obama Presents Congress with Detailed Defict Reduction Plan | C-SPAN
    [VIDEO] Bill Clinton: Public-Private Cooperation Is A Way Out Of Jobs Crisis | Crooks and Liars
      Former President Bill Clinton appears on This Week With Christiane Amanpour to talk about the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative and its focus on job creation. I was part of a group of bloggers that got to meet with him a few years ago, and he was talking about green retrofits then. As I recall, the energy savings numbers he said could be created by retrofits were jaw-dropping, so this makes more sense than ever: