From the Trenches World Report

Technology Advice – by Cameron Graham

Most people associate drones with military and counter-terrorism programs, but Balfour Beatty CIO Danny Reeves wants to use them for a rather different purpose. Speaking at the Fujitsu Forum, he told Techworld that unmanned aerial vehicles could be used to build walls, and improve project efficiency.

Balfour Beatty is a international construction and engineering firm that specializes in large-scale projects and building management. Their revenue for 2012 was approximately $17 billion, with an operating income of just under $500 million, so presumably they have the resources to commission a fleet of construction drones. Reeves also spoke of the potential for drones to monitor sprawling project sites, hopefully reducing communication errors and wasted labor on large sites.   Continue reading “International Construction Firm Balfour Beatty Considering Drone Workers”

Chron – by Anita Hassan

Two people were killed and at least 22 others wounded late Saturday when gunfire erupted at a house party in the Cypress area, authorities said.

Partygoers scrambled after the shooting broke out about 11 p.m. in the 7300 block of Enchanted Creek Drive, near Fry and FM 529.   Continue reading “Two dead, more than a dozen injured in shooting at Cypress area house party”

Tufts Magazine – by COLIN WOODARD

Last December, when Adam Lanza stormed into the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, with a rifle and killed twenty children and six adult staff members, the United States found itself immersed in debates about gun control. Another flash point occurred this July, when George Zimmerman, who saw himself as a guardian of his community, was exonerated in the killing of an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, in Florida. That time, talk turned to stand-your-ground laws and the proper use of deadly force. The gun debate was refreshed in September by the shooting deaths of twelve people at the Washington Navy Yard, apparently at the hands of an IT contractor who was mentally ill.   Continue reading “Up in Arms”

Militia News – by Xavier

Throughout history, whenever a dictator came to power, the first thing such infamous leaders did was to purge the military. Since Barack Hussein Obama became President, at least 197 officers, mostly at the rank of colonel or higher (including 9 senior generals), have been relieved of duty for a variety of reasons, or for no stated reason at all. The real question is. . . who is more likely to fire on the American public? Those loyal to the Constitution, the people, or those loyal to a rogue leader? And this is the very same man who wants to disarm you in the name of ‘public safety’.   Continue reading “The Military Purge Continues”

The College Fix – by  JENNIFER KABBANY

The UC Berkeley student government has banned the term “illegal immigrant” from its discourse, deeming the phrase racist, offensive, unfair and derogatory.

In an unanimous vote, student senators passed a resolution that stated the word “illegal” is “racially charged,” “dehumanizes” people, and contributes to “punitive and discriminatory actions aimed primarily at immigrants and communities of color.”   Continue reading “UC Berkeley Student Government Bans Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’”

The Bilzerian Report – by Alcibiades Bilzerian

Zionist mega donor Sheldon Adelson once said, “Not all Islamists [Muslims] are terrorists, but all terrorists are Islamists [Muslim].” Not only are 94% of all terrorist attacks on US soil committed by non-Muslims, but Jews like Sheldon Adelson, are actually responsible for more terrorist attacks than Muslims. That’s right, according to the FBI, Jews were responsible for 7% of terrorist attacks on American soil while Muslims were only responsible for 6%.    Continue reading “Which Race Is Most Likely To Be A Terrorist? The Answer Will Shock You…”

Global Research – by Shawn Helton

Almost exactly one month earlier…

Los Angeles Airport Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department took part in  an ‘active shooter drill‘ on Saturday, October the 2nd 2013 at L.A./Ontario International Airport.

According to a report by the San Bernardino Sun , written by Doug Saunders, one such shooting scenario had an “armed man” shooting “three people” before officers locked down the scene.   Continue reading “When Police Drills Go Live? Los Angeles Ontario Airport “October Drill” Almost Identical to November 1st LAX Shooting Scene”

Global Research – by Martin Khor

The investor-state dispute system, whereby foreign investors can sue the host-country government in an international tribunal, is one of the issues being negotiated in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

In the public debate surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), an issue that seems to stand out is the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system. It would enable foreign investors of TPPA countries to directly sue the host government in an international tribunal.   Continue reading “The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA): When Foreign Investors Sue the State”

Courthouse News – by DAN MCCUE

Sheriff’s deputies must face claims related to their shooting of a man who heard possible intruders outside his home and stepped out with a gun to investigate, the 4th Circuit ruled.

The decision notes that George Cooper Sr. had been at the mobile home of his cousin, Paul Herring, on May 2, 2007, in rural Leland, N.C., after they spent the better part of the day repairing the floor of a nearby relative’s home.   Continue reading “Cops Who Shot Gun Owner Denied Immunity”

American Freedom by Barbara

Participating in a gun buy back program because you think that criminals have too many guns, is like having yourself castrated because you think your neighbors have too many kids.   Continue reading “Never Heard Gun Buy Back Put Better”

New York Post -by Rich Calder

A jealous Bronx NYPD detective expects to remain on the job after copping a plea on Friday to shelling out more than $4,000 to hack into department email accounts, so he could check whether one of his fellow officers was sleeping with his baby mama.

Edwin Vargas, 42, told Manhattan federal Judge Kevin Castel that from April 2010 to May 2012 he paid a Los Angeles company specializing in email hacking to supply him with personal log-in credentials – such as passwords and user names — to help spy on his ex-lover.   Continue reading “Jealous cop admits to hacking NYPD to spy on ex”

CNN – by Karl Penhaul. Elise Labott and Greg Botelho

Geneva, Switzerland (CNN) — Three days of intensive talks about Iran’s nuclear program concluded early Sunday without an agreement, though key players insisted they believed the process is moving in the right direction.

“A lot of concrete progress has been achieved, but some differences remain,” European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton told reporters in Geneva, Switzerland.   Continue reading “No deal on Iran’s nuclear program, despite ‘concrete progress’”