Year: 2014

Oilprice – by Charles Kennedy

Smitha Rao and JC Chiao, two researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington, have designed a unique concept to charge mobile electronic devices that use tiny micro-windmills attached to the surface of the device.

The design was initially created when trying to discover new methods of harnessing wind energy in regions where large wind turbines cannot be deployed. By scaling down the size of the turbines Rao and Chiao hoped that they could create more uses for, and grant more people access to wind energy.   Continue reading “Using Windmills Smaller than a Grain of Rice to Charge Portable Devices”

The Daily Caller – by Grae Stafford

Hillsdale professor Terrence Moore, author of  “Story Killers: A Common Sense Case Against Common Core,”  exposed some of the more distressing aspects of the controversial Common Core education standards program, saying that all teachers must tell young students that all right-wing groups are fascist.

Moore highlights how it is not just the reading lists and course materials — which have already attracted a large amount of criticism — that need to be examined by parents. It’s also the teaching notes and standard curriculum; the notes and standards come as part of a comprehensive package. Moore noted through his research that a distinctly political slant is introduced, one which dictates not only what children are taught, but also how they should be taught.   Continue reading “Teachers ‘instructed’ to teach ‘all right wing extremist groups’ are fascist”

End of the American Dream – by Michael Snyder

Thomas Jefferson was radically anti-tax, pro-gun and anti-central bank.  He loved precious metals, he openly acknowledged a “Creator” and he wanted to add an amendment to the Constitution which would ban the federal government from going into debt.  If he was around today, he would be considered a “nutjob”, an “extremist”, a “fascist” and even a “potential terrorist“.  But of course Jefferson was none of those things.  Rather, Jefferson was a great thinker, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and our third President.  Below, I have shared a list of 13 famous Jefferson quotes (13 for the 13 colonies that originally founded America) that show just how far America has fallen away from our founding principles.  I think that most of you will be very shocked when you read this list…   Continue reading “If He Was Around Today, Thomas Jefferson Would Be Considered A Tea Party Extremist”

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Border Patrol agents at southern Arizona checkpoints routinely violate the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens with illegal searches and other actions despite the agency’s mandate that stops be limited to immigration enforcement, according to a complaint.

The letter from the American Civil Liberties Union to the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General seeks an investigation into 12 specific cases and a review of checkpoint policies to determine if agents are complying with constitutional guidelines.   Continue reading “Border patrol “tactical” checkpoints a violation of Americans rights”

KVOA News – by Brian White

TUCSON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secrectary Jeh Johnson will be touring Southern Arizona this week.

The secretary will be visiting border operations in Tucson and Douglas Wednesday.

He’ll be receiving briefings on border security. Johnson is also scheduled to meet with state and local law enforcement officials.   Continue reading “Homeland Security secretary in Douglas, Tucson this week”

KVOA News – by Nathan O’Neal

DOUGLAS, Ariz. – The border community in southeast Arizona is on edge after an intense gun battle ravaged a city just south of the U.S.-Mexico Border.

Authorities said that a violent gun battled took place in Agua Prieta around 1 a.m. Saturday, just south of Douglas, Ariz., claiming between eight and 13 lives, according to the Cochise County Sherriff’s Office. None of the listed deaths are U.S. citizens.   Continue reading “Border community on edge after violent cartel gunfight in Agua Prieta”

RINF – by Yuri Skidanov

The United States, an example of public and social order for the countries of the “golden billion,” has a unique history. In the 237 years of its existence, it has been either at war, or preparing for a new attack, looking for victims. During the period from 1798 to 2012 Washington used military force abroad 240 times, more frequently than annually.

The results of this military – aggressive development are impressive. Five percent of the world’s population who are lucky enough to be U.S. citizens consume, according to various estimates, from 25 to 30 percent of the planet’s resources. How did the country manage to achieve such prosperity for its 320 million people?   Continue reading “240 Wars in 237 Years: USA Wages War More Often than Just Annually”

Ben Swann – by Joshua Cook

Unwarranted NSA surveillance, the passage of NDAA, stop and frisk programs, and the rise of warrior cops, have essentially turned America into a centralized police state.

Blurring the lines between the U.S. military and local sheriff departments sets a dangerous precedent that erodes freedom and civil liberties.

Those lines are being blurred right now in South Carolina.   Continue reading “U.S. Army’s elite Special Forces train with local cops in a secretive joint exercise”

SHTF Plan – by Mac Slavo

It’s not too difficult to understand that we are well on our way to a paradigm shift in America; in fact we’re in the midst of it right now. The writing is on the wall and can no longer be ignored.

The US government has run up trillions of dollars in debt, and given the recent debates over the country’s debt ceiling, we can rest assured that neither Congress or the President will act to curtail spending and balance the budget. We will continue adding trillions of dollars to the national debt clock until such time that our creditors no longer lend us money.   Continue reading “After the Collapse: Six Likely Events That Will Follow an Economic Crash”

ABC News – by Dan Good

The bitter blast is returning – and this time, it will have a companion: snow, which started to fall across the Midwest Tuesday morning and will spread to the Northeast.

Meteorologists expect the storm system to reemerge off the coast of Virginia, blowing into a significant coastal storm for the East Coast – bringing heavy snowfall from Virginia to New England.   Continue reading “Flights Grounded, Federal Offices Closed Ahead of Storm”

Wall Street Journal – by WARANGKANA CHOMCHUEN

BANGKOK—The Thai government declared a state of emergency for 60 days in Bangkok and nearby provinces to deal with the continuing anti-government protesters who have blockaded parts of Bangkok in a bid to force Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down.

The state of emergency will be imposed in all areas in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and some districts in other provinces nearby, effective Wednesday, deputy prime minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said at a news conference.   Continue reading “Thailand Government Declares State of Emergency for Bangkok”

Washington Times – by Jacqueline Klimas and Cheryl K. Chumley

The United States will deploy at least two warships into the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi, Russia, to respond to a potential terror attack during the upcoming Olympics, top officials said on Monday.

The positioning of the ships would also enable the rapid evacuation of Americans in the event of an attack, CNN reported. The State Department would take the lead if evacuations became necessary.   Continue reading “U.S. warships deploy for Sochi Olympics”