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The Future Of Star Wars Movies : George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy discuss the future of Star Wars movies.

Pretty scary. ~~~ REPORT: GOLDEN DAWN, 1980-2012. THE NEONAZIS’ ROAD TO PARLIAMENT « Reports from the Edge of Borderline Democracy

Documents Found in Meth House Bare Inner Workings of Dark Money Group - ProPublica

Greek journalists warn over press freedom | World news | guardian.co.uk

Some Hidden Casualties of Hurricane Sandy : It’s peculiar to have been in the midst of the superstorm and have suffered pretty much nada in the way of immediate effects. Quite a few people known to readers of this blog are below 34th Street and are without power: our Tom Adams, Lynn Parramore, Josh Rosner, and Michael Crimmins, just to name people who’ve written for NC. Lambert in Orono, Maine, was hit by an isolated power outage, and still did Campaign Coverage from a nearby university library. I’m sure most readers know people who got a serious dose of the storm, whether in the New York metro area or elsewhere in the East Coast. The Chicago Tribune says 6.2 million on the East Coast are now without electricity . One of the first damage reports was of a crane on 57th Street that became unmoored on the construction site of what will be the most costly condos in the city (I hope the developer gets a massive fine). All the tunnels into the city are flooded, as are major portions of the

More Greek Tragedy : Yves here. Even though this post is indeed mainly about Greece, it has a whopper of a factoid about Spain at the end: that retail sales are down nearly 11% year to year. That economy is in free fall. By Delusional Economics, who is determined to cleanse the daily flow of vested interests propaganda to produce a balanced counterpoint. Cross posted from MacroBusiness . The economic and political troubles of Greece appear to have no end. The “plan” for the country under the original Troika program was for government debt to GDP to decline to 120% by 2020 under a framework of internal devaluation supported by external funding. As we now know the assumptions of this program were based woefully incorrect and now, even after a private sector write-down on sovereign paper, debt to GDP is nearly 170% and increasing. At this point even the most optimistic predictions suggest it will take Greece at least another decade past the target date to reach the initial goals and ev

You know, if Chevy decided to make cars like these they would actually be relevant again. ~~~ SEMA: Chevy Malibu Turbo Performance Concept is hotted up for your eyes only : Filed under: Aftermarket , Concept Cars , SEMA Show , Sedan , Chevrolet One of the greatest aspects of the SEMA show is the freedom it gives automakers and tuners to play around a little. Where other shows' bread and butter are more serious conceptual pieces or production-bound unveils, cars at SEMA are very often flights of fancy that are really only intended to bring some excitement to a model or brand. Case in point is Chevrolet's Malibu Turbo Performance Concept, which, while not offering added performance over the standard 2.0 turbo's 259 horsepower, does look a lot more interesting than the standard model. A super-aggressive ground effects package, concept-specific blue paint, unique badges, dashes of red accent work and a lot of what's called "black-ice tinted chrome"

Time to buy Disney stock! ~~~ Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion : LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series called "Episode 7," set for release in 2015, with plans to follow it with Episodes 8 and 9 and then one new movie every two or three years....

Power never willingly surrenders. ~~~ How to hold (or delay) an election after a hurricane

Egyptian Leader Calls For Sharia Law : The Muslim Brotherhood run government of Egypt has announced its intention to implement Sharia law. The Arab Spring is the gift that just keeps on giving.

Demystifying Android 4.2 Jelly Bean : When news broke over the the weekend that Google had cancelled its New York City Android event due to the imminent arrival of hurricane Sandy, we were all wondering when it would be rescheduled. As it turns out, Google didn’t need an auditorium full of reporters to unveil the next generation of its mobile strategy — settling instead for a simple blog post. Android 4.2 is now a reality just four months after version 4.1 was announced. While this is a version number increase, the OS keeps the Jelly Bean moniker in the same way Android 2.0 and 2.1 were both Eclair variants; this is not Key Lime Pie. Because of the last minute change in plans, Google’s message has been somewhat scatter-shot when it comes to the new Android software. So let’s go over everything we know. Pictures and video There are a few new features coming to the way Android deals with images and video, and the first will take advantage of that new higher-resolution camera in the Ne

US counts cost as Sandy recedes : At least 32 people have been killed, millions are without power and transport across the north-eastern US has been severely disrupted as storm Sandy heads north for Canada.

Daddy-daughter power-loader costume : Jason Smith made this awesome father-daughter power-loader costume for his baby daughter, who gets to play Ripley as they stalk the night streets. This is parenting at its finest. Dad and Baby Daughter Alien Power Loader Costume: Now With Video

Octomom Checks Into Rehab for Xanax Addiction : In keeping with the prescribed trajectory for reality stars, Octomom has checked herself into rehab to get treatment for an addiction to Xanax. TMZ reports that the mother of 14 left her kids with three nannies and two friends as she headed to Chapman House Drug Rehabilitation Center, which has locations in Orange and Tustin. [ more › ]

Could Hurricane Sandy Shoot Gas Prices Over $5 a Gallon? : East Coast inventories were low before the storm. Will refineries be able to start up in time to meet demand?

The Real Jony Ive Era Begins at Apple : The Real Jony Ive Era Begins at Apple

Nexus 10: How Google's New Tablet Stacks Up Against iPad, Surface : After years of 10-inch Android tablets failing to catch on with consumers, Google delivers the Nexus 10. But how's it stack up against the iPad and Surface?

Mark Cuban: An Apple box designed for TV would be game-changer : The famed investor cautions that Apple won't even consider going after cable companies by making deals with programmers.

Apple's Scott Forstall ousted over Maps apology -- WSJ : Following the furor over the company's mapping service, the iOS software chief refused to sign a letter apologizing for its shortcomings and got the boot as a result, the Wall Street Journal reported.

New York major disaster declared : Barack Obama declares a "major disaster" in New York state after "super-storm" Sandy triggers devastating floods and cuts power to millions on the US East Coast.

The Forstall exit is surprising/not surprising since he was regarded as the upcoming leader. ~~~ Apple Announces Management Changes: Scott Forstall and John Browett Out, Ive and Others Add Responsibilities : Apple today published a press release announcing a major management restructuring for its executive team. Among the biggest changes are the immediate departure of retail chief John Browett and a 2013 exit for iOS chief Scott Forstall. As part of the restructuring, Jony Ive, Bob Mansfield, Eddy Cue, and Craig Federighi are all taking on increased responsibilities. Changes include: - Jony Ive will take over leadership of Human Interface teams, in addition to his role as head on Industrial Design. - Eddy Cue will take over responsibility for Siri and Maps, consolidating online services under one unit. - Craig Federighi will lead both iOS and OS X. - Bob Mansfield will lead a new "Technologies" group focused on innovation in wireless technology and semicondu

Obama spokesman asked about election delay

Cool, but not $199 cool. ~~~ Philips to Sell iOS-Controlled LED Light Bulbs Exclusively Through Apple Stores : Philips has announced a new iOS-controlled LED lighting system that can emulate nearly any color, as well as personalize the lighting experience with a wide array of dimmer and scheduling options. The company believes the new bulbs could reinvent "the way we think about and experience light in our homes." Building on its innovation capabilities, today Philips unveils hue, the world’s smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system. Philips hue signals a new era in home lighting both in the way we think about and experience light in our homes. It allows you to create and control the light using your smartphone or tablet. [...] Philips hue can be setup in minutes. The intuitive app allows you to remotely control your home lighting to help secure your home, personalize your home lighting experience with custom settings and program timers to help man

Political Vandal Keys 'Obama' into Cars of Romney Supporters : Police are on the hunt for a vandal who, instead of carving pumpkins this holiday season, decided to carve his vote for president into cars in a neighborhood replete with Mitt Romney supporters. [ more › ]

Does this "message of peace" include replacement weapons for the ones just destroyed? ~~~ Iran navy vessels 'dock in Sudan' : An Iranian naval task force has docked in Sudan, carrying with it a "message of peace and security to neighbouring countries", Iranian media report.

Mohamed El-Erian's Thoughts on the World : Straight talk from one of the world's most powerful investors.

Report: Jessica Simpson's Dad Came Out Of Closet To Family, He's Dating A Young Male Model : Rumors about Joe Simpson's sexuality have flying ever since it was announced that his wife Tina filed for divorce from the former Baptist minister and manager to daughters Ashlee and Jessica. Earlier this week Radar Online reported that the 54-year-old Simpson had come out of the closet to his family a few months ago. [ more › ]

Google Reveals Nexus 4, Nexus 10 and Updated Nexus 7 : Google may have had to cancel its planned Android event in New York City today, but that doesn't mean the company didn't announce its new slate of Nexus devices. The company unveiled three new members of the Nexus lineup: the Nexus 4, the Nexus 7 with 3G and the Nexus 10. All three devices run Android 4.2, which Google describes as "a new flavor of Jelly Bean." The Nexus 4 is Google's latest Nexus smartphone, developed with LG. It has a quad-core processor and a 4.7-inch display. It's priced at $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) for unlocked, contract-free units. A 16GB unit is available on T-Mobile for $199. Google is also revving up its tablet lineup. The Nexus 7 is now availabl… Continue reading...

Fake gold bars infiltrate precious metals market : Warning: some of your $18,000 10-ounce gold bars might actually be filled with tungsten. Gold goes for about $1800/ounce; tungsten is $1/ounce. Chemical engineer Ibrahim Fadl, who owns a business in Manhattan's Diamond District, strips away the outer layer of a 10-ounce bar of what he thought was pure gold, sold to him by a customer at his gold refinery business. The shell peels off like foil on a chocolate bar. "It's got to be somebody really, really professional," said Fadl. "When I analyzed them, it showed they are tungsten." Tungsten is a metal used to make military weaponry, drilling equipment and even jewelry. Gold and tungsten have almost the exact same density, so a substitution of metals would be difficult to detect. Diamond District Businessman Tricked Into Paying $100K For Fake Gold Bars (Via TYWKIWDBI )

William Shatner schools a director : Here's a smashing recording of an commercial audio recording session with William Shatner. The director in the booth has lots of notes for Captain Kirk, and Kirk gives it to him, with astounding, passive-aggressive, brilliance. Click through to hear (warning: autoplaying audio) William Shatner Voice Session ( Thanks, Mary ! )

Starlog Magazine: Crazy movie rumors before the Internet : Mike Ryan has a fun article about Starlog magazine in The Huffington Post. "Starlog" was a glorious publication. In the mid-1980s, at a small-town newsstand in mid-Missouri, I had my first experience with "Starlog." This particular newsstand often carried back issues of comic books (most often "The Flash," for whatever reason), but one day I discovered a box full of "Starlog" magazines from the late '70s and early '80s that were practically being given away. Darth Vader himself was on one of the covers; I just had to own these. Ryan spent the day at the library going through Starlog magazine and pulled some choice tidbits: April 1979: As for why Chewbacca doesn't receive a medal at the end of "Star Wars," this is as good of an explanation as any other. I think the reason the wook [sic] didn't get a medal was because Princess Leia simply isn't that t

A Day Without Trading : It takes a lot to shut down a stock exchange.

Hurricane Sandy highlights how Obama and Romney respond to disasters - The Washington Post

Need time to cook the numbers like last time. ~~~ Storm could delay final pre-election jobs report

Everybody is quick to look at all the polls, but the main Gallup poll still shows Romney winning. ~~~ Analysis - U.S. presidential race is all about Ohio - or is it? : WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With one week left in the tight battle for the White House, it's all about the vital swing state of Ohio. Unless it's about Colorado - or Iowa, or tiny New Hampshire.

Saudi authorities disperse anti-Assad protest in Mecca : MECCA (Reuters) - Saudi authorities quickly dispersed a protest by hundreds of Syrian pilgrims calling for the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and denouncing what they said was international failure to stop bloodshed in Syria, a Reuters witness said.

Yahoo! will! ignore! 'Do! Not! Track!' from! IE10! : Default setting 'degrades the experience' Yahoo! has announced that it will ignore the default "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal broadcast by Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, on grounds that it does not accurately reflect user intent.…

Craig Mundie Blames Microsoft's Product Delays On Cybercrime : whoever57 writes "In an interview in Der Spiegel, Craig Mundie blames Microsoft's failure in mobile on cyber criminals. Noting that Microsoft had a music player before the iPod and a touch device before the iPad, he claims a failure to execute within Microsoft resulted in Microsoft losing its 'leadership.' The reason for the failure to execute, in his words: 'During that time, Windows went through a difficult period where we had to shift a huge amount of our focus to security engineering. The criminal activity in cyberspace was growing dramatically ten years ago, and Microsoft was basically the only company that had enough volume for it to be a target. In part because of that, Windows Vista took a long time to be born.'" Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Stolen Ideas: Apple Didn’t Build That [INFOGRAPHIC] : How did Apple become such an 800-pound tech gorilla? Did it create all the ideas folded into its shiny gadgets, or did it beg, borrow and steal them?

The industry is finally acknowledging the impact of DVR usage.  Shows are getting significant viewers via DVR. ~~~ Higher DVR usage becomes a mixed blessing for TV industry : Digital video recorders are boosting TV ratings, but higher DVR usage means viewers are watching less live programming and can easily skip through commercials. One of the most popular new shows of the fall television season is NBC's "Revolution," a drama about post-apocalyptic America.

California poll shows Obama with smaller lead : The president is comfortably ahead of Mitt Romney in the state, but a loss of crossover appeal suggests he's unlikely to repeat his historic 2008 margin of victory. Even in vividly blue California, President Obama's luster has faded since his historic victory here in 2008, a new poll has found.

Think of the money it could have brought in by being an airport. ~~~ Orange County's planned Great Park a victim of hard times : Project promoted years ago to the public as a rival to Central Park has collapsed under the weight of a sagging economy, with little to show for the millions spent so far. Ten years after Orange County residents voted to turn a shuttered military base into one of America's most ambitious municipal parks, most of the land remains fenced off, looking very much like the airfield the Marines left behind.

Terrible move on the Thunder's part. ~~~ Thunder ship star sixth man Harden to Rockets : The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Sixth Man of the Year James Harden to the Houston Rockets, breaking up the young core of the Western Conference champions.

Sandy Could Really Flood the New York Subway System : First it was Nicole. Then it was Irene. New York dodged a major bullet when those two storms missed the mark. Its massive, essential subway system survived unscathed. More »

This Is How Thieves Will Snatch Your Phone On the Train : You already know that smartphone theft is becoming super common . This is exactly how it happens . More »

Hackers Just Stole Over 3 Million Social Security Numbers : If you've filed tax returns in South Carolina sometime since 1998, you might be in a little bit of hot water . An unidentified, foreign hacker has gotten into the state's Department of Revenue, pilfering around 3.6 million social security numbers, and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers. In other words, no small haul. More »

Greece holds 'bank leak' reporter : A Greek journalist is arrested after publishing what he says is a list of Greeks with Swiss bank accounts, with some suspected of tax evasion.

geena says FML : Today, while at work being a waitress, I gave my customer his credit card receipt to sign. Instead of giving him a pen, I pulled a tampon out of my apron pocket and handed it to him. FML

Nobody likes it either when you're pushing 40, still wearing Hurley, and sing in a whiny voice pretending you're still in high school. ~~~ "Ma'am, I'm the Police, Your Husband's in Jail" :

One Does Not Simply NOT Scaramouche (Scaramouche!) :

Fodder For Your Snark Arsenal :

I Always Suspected Edward Was an Ice Cream Cake :

Holy Brutal Nut Shots FAIL :

Being An Enthusiastic Fan FAIL :

Is there a place where I can put down bets on truce making and breaking in the Middle East?  Probably not, the odds would be terrible. ~~~ Deadly car bombing rocks Damascus : At least 10 people have been killed in a car bombing in the Syrian capital Damascus, state media report, on the fourth day of a supposed ceasefire.

Violence ends Israel-Gaza truce : Militants in Gaza fire 11 rockets into Israel after a day of fighting which ended a brief Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between the sides.

I can never understand the point of boycotting elections.  People protest for greater democracy.  They get their demand.  Then they protest and boycott the very election they want.  People just want chaos. ~~~ Jordan at edge of political conflict : Election pushes Jordan towards political conflict and instability

That was fast. ~~~ San Francisco win World Series : San Francisco Giants clinch their second World Series title in three years, sweeping Detroit Tigers 4-0.

Plus a full moon bringing higher tides. ~~~ Sandy closes in on US East Coast : Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US East Coast, threatening some 50 million people, closing schools and offices and bringing transport to a standstill.

Hawaii is spared tsunami damage : Hawaii appears to be spared major damage as it is hit by a small tsunami after an earthquake hours earlier off the west Canadian coast.

US 'quizzes Imran Khan on drones' : Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was stopped by the US authorities for questioning on his views on US drone strikes, he says.

I would back up the administration here.  The teacher here was obviously feuding with the administration and decided to pout about it by flaking on his classes during a critical time just before and during tests. ~~~ School principal alters grades without teacher's consent : IRVINE – A set of exam scores was dropped from the semester grades of 100 students enrolled in a Woodbridge High School teacher's geometry classes, boosting the final letter grades of 36 students without the teacher's knowledge or consent....

All remaining dates on the current US Tour have been postponed - TTY : Press release - true-to-you.net 26 October 2012 All remaining dates on the current US Tour have been postponed - but not cancelled - as Morrissey has returned to England where his mother has been hospitalized and is unwell. Due to issues with his mother's health, Morrissey will need to remain by her side during this difficult period. Those who have already purchased tickets for all upcoming dates are highly encouraged to hold on to their tickets and look out for the rescheduled dates. The new dates will be announced shortly. Morrissey would

Finland to resist any rush to federal Europe: finance minister : HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland is committed to the European Union, but will guard against any risk of a rush towards a federal state, Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen was quoted as saying on Friday.

What? ~~~ Rod Stewart: 'I used to take cocaine anally' | News | NME.COM

Love or nothing: The real Greek parallel with Weimar : The BBC's Paul Mason on the real Greek parallel with Weimar

Bird poops on TV anchor : This version has the obligatory slow-horror-reveal. FOX40 Sacramento anchor Paul Robins was chatting with co-host Bethany Crouch outside AT&T Park Thursday morning after the SF Giants win, when a seagull crapped on him. “I have to tell you Bethany," he says, “one of my goals in life is to make it on YouTube and I think I just did.”

[BREAKING:] Anthony Nicholas Orban, Ex-Westminster Cop Who Kidnapped and Raped Waitress, Found Dead in Jail Cell : Anthony Nicholas Orban, the former Westminster police detective convicted earlier this year of kidnapping a waitress in Ontario and raping her in Fontana, was found dead in his jail cell this mor... Continue reading "[BREAKING:] Anthony Nicholas Orban, Ex-Westminster Cop Who Kidnapped and Raped Waitress, Found Dead in Jail Cell" >

It could change things depending on the damage caused. ~~~ How Hurricane Sandy could affect the election :

A harsh but true assessment from the Fool on Cook.  The problem now is that more and more analysts are realizing that Apple, now a year from Jobs' death, is no longer an aggressive innovator but a slow copycat.  And that spells trouble for Apple. ~~~ Apple's Tim Cook: Insularity Without Inspiration : Apple's Tim Cook: Insularity Without Inspiration

G4 ending X-Play, Attack of the Show : G4 just announced the final vestiges of its video game content, Attack of the Show! and X-Play, will cease production by the end of 2012. "Both shows will include original episodes through the end of the year, and will look back at their most memorable moments as we lead up to their final episodes," G4 noted in a statement. Attack of the Show debuted March 28, 2005. X-Play had been on the air since April 28, 2003, back when the network was called TechTV. G4 had recently seen the departure of long time hosts Kevin Pereira from Attack of the Show and Adam Sessler from X-Play. That's it for gaming content on G4 , making Geoff Keighley's GameTrailer's TV on Spike the only prominent video game related show left on American air... er , cable.

82-game season out as NHL cancels Nov. slate : With hopes of preserving an 82-game season swiftly dashed after the passing of the NHL's self-imposed Thursday deadline, the league announced another chunk of cancellations Friday.

Britain rejects US request to use UK bases in nuclear standoff with Iran | World news | The Guardian

Will The Bottom Fall Out? 15 Signs That Layoffs And Job Losses Are Skyrocketing : If you still have a good job, you might want to hold on to it very tightly because there are a whole bunch of signs that unemployment in the United States is about to start getting worse again.  Over the past several weeks, a substantial number of large corporations have announced disappointing earnings for the third quarter.  Many of those large corporations are also loaded up with huge amounts of debt.  So what is the solution?  Well, the favorite solution on Wall Street these days seems to be to lay off workers.  In fact, it is almost turning into a feeding frenzy.  Since September 1st, we have seen more job cuts announced than during any other two month period since the start of 2010.  These announcements represent future layoffs and job losses which are not even showing up in the unemployment numbers yet.  So needless to say, things don't look very promising for the end of 2012 or for the beginn

Hillary Clinton to father of American murdered in Libya: We’ll ‘make sure that the person who made that film is arrested and prosecuted’ : There are a few items of note in this post on Glenn Beck’s interview with Charles Woods, the father of former Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods, who was killed by terrorists on 9/11/12 in Benghazi, Libya. Among them is Woods’s description of shaking hands with President Obama as being”like shaking hands with a dead fish,” the fact Obama “would not look me in the eye,” and | Read More »

This Near Collision Between Two Airplanes Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat : This seems like yet another boring refueling video taken by a KC-135 Stratotanker's flying boom operator—until the NATO E-3 Sentry AWACS plane almost crashes with it. At the last second, the Sentry's pilot pulls down in a massive negative G-force party, avoiding a fatal outcome. Things look fun when a major disaster is averted. [ The Aviationist ] More »

How Hurricane Sandy Might Become a Snowpocalyptic Frankenstorm : Meteorologists are forecasting what could be the worst storm to hit the eastern United States in more than 70 years. Dubbed the "Frankenstorm" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , the system could potentially pummel the Mid-Atlantic and northeast with gale-force winds and snow at the same time. Yes, that sounds like a scene from the Biblical rapture. But the Frankenstorm isn't just possible—by the end of this weekend, it could be likely. More »

Berlusconi sentenced in tax case : Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud, but is expected to appeal.

The Killers' Brandon Flowers on Election: 'We're Neutral' : The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers defended his faith and maintained the band is staying neutral in the upcoming presidential election in an interview with The Guardian Though he's had lunch at Caesar's Palace with Mitt Romney and says he's fine with the GOP candidate's affinity for his band Flowers has...

Next up for Day-Lewis, subbing for Morrissey in his lastest tour.  The resemblance! ~~~ At 'Lincoln' Screening, Daniel Day-Lewis Explains How He Formed the President's Voice : The star and director of the film about the 16th president spoke in Manhattan on Thursday, revealing an intimate relationship and deep thoughts about their subject. read more

Both sides pass $1 billion mark

Fiscal cliff already hampering U.S. economy, report says - The Washington Post

Romney outraises Obama by $21 million in first half of October, officials say - The Washington Post

Consolation Prize: The Game Console Is Dead. What Will Replace It? : Videogame consoles are threatened as never before. Devices like PCs and smartphones are rapidly becoming more attractive to gamers, with cheaper price points and a broader variety of experiences. Consoles can't survive without radical changes.

Fukushima Fish Still Radioactive : the_newsbeagle writes "Bottom-dwelling fish that live near the wrecked Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant still show elevated radiation levels 19 months after the accident — and those radiation levels are not declining. Researcher Ken Buesseler says this indicates the seafloor sediments are contaminated (abstract), and will remain so for decades. He said, 'I was struck by how [the radiation levels] really haven’t changed over the last year. Since cesium doesn't bioaccumulate to a significant degree, and in fact is lost when fish move to a less contaminated area, this implies that the cesium source is still there'" Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Mother Found Guilty After Protesting TSA Pat-down of Daughter : Penurious Penguin writes "In 2011, en route to Baltimore, Tennessee mother Andrea Abbott was arrested after squabbling with the TSA over their pat-down and "naked" body-scan process. Initially Abbott had protested a pat-down of her 14 year-old daughter, though eventually backed off. When her own turn came, she refused both a pat-down and body-scan. This week, despite having no criminal record, Abbott was found guilty of disorderly conduct and sentenced to one year of probation. A surveillance video of the affair shows what appears an agitated Abbott surrounded by various TSA agents, but seemingly contradicts the premise by which she was convicted. In the case against Abbott it was claimed that her behavior impeded the flow security-lines and lawful activity. Beyond Abbott's confession of issuing some verbal abuse, the video does not appear to display a significant blockage of traffic nor anything noticea

Some Guy Bought the Data of 1.1 Million Facebook Users for Just 5 Bucks : Bogomil Shopov, a Bulgarian blogger and digital rights activist, bought 1.1 million Facebook names, user IDs and e-mails for the ridiculously low price of 5 dollars. Yes, for a price of a Subway footlong, Shopov was able to get his hands on your personal data from Facebook. What a deal! More »

Good Luck Sleeping At Night You Artsy Dumbass : If there's one thing you learn living in a crowded urban metropolis it's that birds don't have any trouble finding a place to nest. And when they do, you hope it's not anywhere within earshot of your windows. More »

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Due to increased Federal spending. ~~~ US economic growth up sharply : The US economy grew at a faster-than-expected annualised pace of 2%, official figures show, as the US presidential election approaches.

And yet they're still going to throw more money at them. ~~~ Greek debt to badly miss target - euro zone official : BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greek debt will be above the target of 120 percent of GDP in 2020, a preliminary report by the IMF showed on Thursday, and Athens will need more reforms before emergency credit from international lenders can start flowing again.