From NeverWare at neverware "Ready to turn your computer into a Chrome device? You're in the right spot. The ... read more
Compares chicken wire to aluminum foil (foil wins). I read elsewhere that, to protect equipment from CMEs, wrap it in cloth, wrapped in 5 layers of aluminum foil (cloth barrie... read more
OK, people, the word is "led" (when pronounced "led") not "lead" unless you're referring to the metal. I'm not surprised to see this in social media where it's acceptabl... read more
"I asked [the policeman] for the ordinance number [being violated], because they can't put hanDCuffs on you if they cannot tell you why they're detaining you." via ... read more
We received the following email from a friend, Diane, this morning: Subject: Another entry in the eternal "third party candidate can't win" debate There's a page on Facebook, the title of which is pretty much self-explanatory. Worth l... read more
US is an oligarchy not a democracy, says scientific study Of course, astute observers have known this for years. Still, it's nice to see i... read more
"Many hemp supporters feel that the DEA has been used as an "attack dog" of sorts to prevent competition with major industries where American-grown hemp products would create serious market competition: Cotton, Paper/... read more
Observations on Credit and Surveillance — NAFTA Origins, Part Two: The Architects of Free Trade Really Did Wa... read more
"The text of the agreement has been shrouded in secrecy. But we know from leaked documents that the TPP would let corporations monitor our online activities, cut off our Internet access, delete content and impose fine... read more
A Simple Reform Could Save America From Wall Street a... read more
The article's title, below in link, is misleading — which I hate no matter whose "side" you're on — but the facts/results are true. "After registering, she lamented that 'every plan is going to cost more ... read more
... on purpose, is what he seems to be implying without saying so in so many words. ? Ruling Elite Destroying O... read more
Lyrics from a Frank Zappa song: "You will obey me while I lead you And eat the garbage that I feed you Until the day that we don't need you Don't go for hel...no one will heed you Your mind is totally contr... read more
People are embedded in these institutions, they are blinkered in these ways that means they're making decisions outside the bounds of democratic accountability. Which can lead to corruption — like, moral transgression &mdash... read more
"This whole Snowden affair is an op. It's the kind of op that works because people are prepared to believe anything." via ... read more
"Lord help our f****ing scam?.?.?.?this has to be the stupidest place I have worked at," writes one Standard & Poor's executive. "As you know, I had difficulties explaining 'HOW' we got to those numbers since there is... read more
Instead of analysing actions, checking through the consequences of those actions and chatting through the decisions made, leaders too often rely on impulsive decision-making - and this is when hubris can set in. via ... read more
Public "social" banking works, even for otherwise "conservative" people. via ... read more
Name Generator - Cool Name ideas at the click of a button! I thought this, above, was kinda cool for generating a pseudonym. You can also generate a Medieval name, a Tw... read more
From zerohedge, I like this graphic showing this nation's descent ... read more
These political "leaders" throughout the world, including the US, are not leaders. They're just power players.... read more
Big business would starve if deprived of state-organized central banking, transport, electricity, water, sewage, courts, zoning, police, environmental remediation, customs and labor regulation. Pick an industry and youll find tailored... read more
Start your own petition by clicking the link below via petitions.moveon. "People Powered Petitions.There are more than 8 million MoveOn members. ... read more
Another great idea! via Strike Debt! Debt Resistance for the 99%. "Strike Debt is a nationwide movement of debt resisters fighting for economic justice and de... read more
Rolling Jubilee. Great idea! "A bailout of the people by the people Rolling Jubilee is a Strike Debt project that buys debt for pennies on the dolla... read more
via Free & Equal - Fighting for a more equal election process. "As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization, we work to give all ballot-qualified lo... read more
"... the low 2011 real median household income is the summation, in most cases, of two household earners, whereas in 1967-68 one earner could produce the same real income.... when both husband and wife have to work... read more
via The Daily Bell - What If Democracy Is Bunk? "What if you are only allowed to vote because it doesn't make a d... read more