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Battery-free LED flashlight recharges in 90 seconds | Crave - CNET: "Light for Life recharges in just 90 seconds and shines at 90 lumens for 90 minutes per charge. The flashlight has three modes--bright (270 peak lumens), standard (90 lumens), and strobe, which is good for dance parties or scaring the neighbors' dog and kids (OK, I'm kidding, but you get the picture).
According to 5.11 Tactical, the 50,000-hour LEDs never have to be replaced and the flashlight is engineered to 'offer 10 years of maintenance free service under typical conditions.' (You can recharge it up 50,000 times or one time a day for 135 years)."
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
U.S.: Climate Change Damage Happening Now - Political News - FOXNews.com
U.S.: Climate Change Damage Happening Now - Political News - FOXNews.com: "Global warming has already caused more heavy downpours, the rise of temperatures and sea levels, rapidly retreating glaciers and altered river flows, according to the document released Tuesday by the White House science adviser and other top officials."
Except that average temps of been steady for the last decade!
Except that average temps of been steady for the last decade!
SPS Commerce's CEO, Archie Black, Interviewed For FOX Business Morning C-Suite Sit-Down
SPS Commerce's CEO, Archie Black, Interviewed For FOX Business Morning C-Suite Sit-Down: "SPS Commerce, the leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) trading partner integration center provider, today announced that its president and CEO, Archie Black, was featured on today's FOX Business Morning C-Suite Sit-Down segment. Mr. Black shared his perspective on the challenges facing retailers in today's economy and how SaaS solutions offer valuable efficiencies in the supply chain to reduce costs and improve visibility to inventory.
A recording of Mr. Black's interview with FOX Business Morning is available at http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/22926935/making-retail-supply-chains-more-efficient.htm."
A recording of Mr. Black's interview with FOX Business Morning is available at http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/22926935/making-retail-supply-chains-more-efficient.htm."
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Obama Shrugs Off Concerns | Nat Hentoff | Cato Institute: Commentary
Obama Shrugs Off Concerns | Nat Hentoff | Cato Institute: Commentary: "a solemn pledge by Barack Obama that almost made me vote for him (but I'm pro-life, and he's a pro-choice extremist) was that his administration would be the most open and transparent in our history, in contrast to the deeply, darkly secret George W. Bush-Dick Cheney administration. But, as with some of his other broken promises to restore the Constitution, I increasingly have less hope for a reason to believe in the Obama presidency.
For a glaring example, with regard to the pervasive secrecy of his predecessors, President Obama has stunningly not only continued to invoke state secrets to order judges to close down lawsuits, but has gone further than Mr. Bush by claiming total government immunity from litigation by citizens protesting illegal spying on our communications by the National Security Agency."
For a glaring example, with regard to the pervasive secrecy of his predecessors, President Obama has stunningly not only continued to invoke state secrets to order judges to close down lawsuits, but has gone further than Mr. Bush by claiming total government immunity from litigation by citizens protesting illegal spying on our communications by the National Security Agency."
Study: Bank Bailout Exposes Government to Massive Losses, Fraud - First 100 Days of Presidency - Politics FOXNews.com
Study: Bank Bailout Exposes Government to Massive Losses, Fraud - First 100 Days of Presidency - Politics FOXNews.com: "In a 250-page quarterly report to Congress, the rescue program's special inspector general concludes that a private-public partnership designed to rid financial institutions of their 'toxic assets' is tilted in favor of private investors and creates 'potential unfairness to the taxpayer.'"
Record Serves as Reminder of Hugo Chavez's Human Rights Transgressions - Political News - FOXNews.com
Record Serves as Reminder of Hugo Chavez's Human Rights Transgressions - Political News - FOXNews.com: "A 2006 State Department report on human rights documented a slew of abuses, including data implicating Chavez's security forces in about 6,000 killings over five years.�
The department's annual Country Report on Human Rights practices released in March 2008 cited The Venezuelan Program of Action and Education in Human Rights statistic of 165 unlawful killings by Chavez security forces from October 2006 through September 2007.
The group reported that it received 11 complaints of torture and 692 complaints of cruel or degrading treatment during the same period, which was actually a decline from the year before."
The department's annual Country Report on Human Rights practices released in March 2008 cited The Venezuelan Program of Action and Education in Human Rights statistic of 165 unlawful killings by Chavez security forces from October 2006 through September 2007.
The group reported that it received 11 complaints of torture and 692 complaints of cruel or degrading treatment during the same period, which was actually a decline from the year before."
America's Explosion: Operations & Tactics at Officer.com
America's Explosion: Operations & Tactics at Officer.com: "A candid interview with a confidential source of information employed by the Israeli military highlighted several characteristics portrayed by suicide bombers as they become deployed to achieve their target and detonate themselves. In speaking with this individual, it became apparent that traits exhibited by the suicide bombers are not vastly different from those of the traditional American criminals. Therefore, it is fair to conclude that regardless of cultural differences, human behavior has a commonality. A synopsis of these characteristics is listed below with a brief explanation of the actions portrayed by the suicide bomber.
Characteristics:
Explanations
Constant touching the area of the bomb, body part or bag.
The bomber is under tremendous psychological guilt. This guilt stems from the understanding of what he/she is about to do, therefore wants to re-assure him/herself that the explosives are still intact and not visible to the public.
Package or bag does not match the person.
Suicide bombers often dress inappropriately for their surroundings, overdressed by either wearing a jacket in a warm climate or the wearing of business attire. Bombers will often wear a suit and carry a large bag instead of a brief case that would be the typical compliment of an individual dressed in business attire.
Quickly change travel direction when engaged by law enforcement personnel.
Like most criminals, there desire is not to confront law enforcement, but to avoid contact. Suicide bombers overtly change direction at the presence of law enforcement.
Sweating profusely.
An increased respiratory response due to nervousness creates warmth of the body; consequently, it is the body’s natural reaction to reduce the core temperature, thus causing the individual to perspire.
Constricted pupils of the eye.
Involuntary natural constriction of the pupil due stress.
Increased blinking of the eye.
Natural reaction that is stress induced.
Lack of stability / Smaller strides in walk.
Due to the nervousness of the individual, the muscular structure is tightening thus reduced flexibility in normal activities.
Unusual air is pushed through the lips.
Involuntary relief of pressure. Often observed as an animated breathing.
Use of book or newspaper to appear occupied.
Disguising guilt. Many individuals believe that the "eyes are the windows to the soul." This is evident as many bombers avoid eye contact at all costs."
Characteristics:
Explanations
Constant touching the area of the bomb, body part or bag.
The bomber is under tremendous psychological guilt. This guilt stems from the understanding of what he/she is about to do, therefore wants to re-assure him/herself that the explosives are still intact and not visible to the public.
Package or bag does not match the person.
Suicide bombers often dress inappropriately for their surroundings, overdressed by either wearing a jacket in a warm climate or the wearing of business attire. Bombers will often wear a suit and carry a large bag instead of a brief case that would be the typical compliment of an individual dressed in business attire.
Quickly change travel direction when engaged by law enforcement personnel.
Like most criminals, there desire is not to confront law enforcement, but to avoid contact. Suicide bombers overtly change direction at the presence of law enforcement.
Sweating profusely.
An increased respiratory response due to nervousness creates warmth of the body; consequently, it is the body’s natural reaction to reduce the core temperature, thus causing the individual to perspire.
Constricted pupils of the eye.
Involuntary natural constriction of the pupil due stress.
Increased blinking of the eye.
Natural reaction that is stress induced.
Lack of stability / Smaller strides in walk.
Due to the nervousness of the individual, the muscular structure is tightening thus reduced flexibility in normal activities.
Unusual air is pushed through the lips.
Involuntary relief of pressure. Often observed as an animated breathing.
Use of book or newspaper to appear occupied.
Disguising guilt. Many individuals believe that the "eyes are the windows to the soul." This is evident as many bombers avoid eye contact at all costs."
WORLD Magazine | Sharing secrets | Cal Thomas | Apr 28, 09
WORLD Magazine | Sharing secrets | Cal Thomas | Apr 28, 09: "In any game, much less a war, when one player plays by a set of rules and the other plays by no rules at all, it does not take a genius to conclude who will win. America’s enemies know how to play us and how to use our Constitution, legal system, the media, and public opinion to advance their ends, while frustrating ours."
We don't have to abandon our rules to win! And if we do and win then it will be empty.
We don't have to abandon our rules to win! And if we do and win then it will be empty.
The Case against "Smart Taxes" on Carbon - D.W. MacKenzie - Mises Institute
The Case against "Smart Taxes" on Carbon - D.W. MacKenzie - Mises Institute: "corrective taxation requires knowledge of the magnitude of externalities. Externalities are by definition not priced through any social mechanism or institution."
"RSS and UAH data on global temperatures indicate that global warming peaked in 1998 and went flat during the past decade, while CO2 levels continued to rise."
"RSS and UAH data on global temperatures indicate that global warming peaked in 1998 and went flat during the past decade, while CO2 levels continued to rise."
FOXNews.com - Philanthropies Come to the Rescue When Government Comes Up Short - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - Philanthropies Come to the Rescue When Government Comes Up Short - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News: "Lost in the tidal wave of government greenbacks is the private solution: the contributions of foundations, corporations and private volunteer organizations that are continuing to step up to help a nation in need.
Traditionally, these philanthropies and corporations have invested private or corporate wealth in the stock market and used the interest to support causes in their community and around the world.
Now, despite enormous stock market losses, they are continuing to do so -- even dipping into their endowments to make it happen."
“We can usually react to changing community needs more quickly than a government entity,” said Scott Tennant, spokesman for The Cleveland Foundation, which has given out more than $1 million in recent months in response to the economic crisis.
Traditionally, these philanthropies and corporations have invested private or corporate wealth in the stock market and used the interest to support causes in their community and around the world.
Now, despite enormous stock market losses, they are continuing to do so -- even dipping into their endowments to make it happen."
“We can usually react to changing community needs more quickly than a government entity,” said Scott Tennant, spokesman for The Cleveland Foundation, which has given out more than $1 million in recent months in response to the economic crisis.
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