Privacy
The Tangled Webs We Weave
As of today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can’t stop you from throwing up a website devoted to most anything — even things which aren’t real, like Rachel Maddow’s talent. But, what if a government agency, with fully vested enforcement authority, pulled you over in your sporty new Dell and cited you with a ticket for excessive conservatism?
TSA’s New Hands-On Policy
If you are flying out of Boston’s Logan International or Las Vegas-McCarran International airports you can expect the heavy hands of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to come down on you. The TSA has just implemented a more aggressive palms-first, slide down body search technique to properly feel up airline passengers.
What Websites Do You Read?
In response to hundreds of reader inquiries—well, at least three—I’m going to devote this week’s column to describing some of the other websites I read every week. If some in the list below are new to you I hope you’ll check them out. You may find yet another “must read” columnist you’ll want to check out every week…
More Fallout From Uncle Sam’s Heavy Hand
The radical lurch to the left, the systematic dismantling of the U.S. capitalistic system and move toward a more socialistic system that our nation is experiencing is resulting in a number of unintended consequences. Read this article to learn what government actions are causing…
U.S. Attorney Wants Newspaper to Name Names
Should a newspaper, or any web site for that matter, be required to reveal the names of people posting comments to website articles? A court fight in Nevada may determine the answer to that question and just exactly how the First Amendment applies in the case of anonymous postings on the internet. Read this article to see how your government is trying to infringe on your rights…
San Diego County Backs Off Threat to Shut Down Bible Study
San Diego County officials have reneged on their demand that a preacher and his wife discontinue weekly Bible studies in their home and a county official denied it was the policy of the county to stifle religious freedom. Read this article to learn what about the incident that prompted an uproar in California…
They Signed for Us
On July 4, 1776, representatives of the Continental Congress voted unanimously that, “These United Colonies are and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.” Thirteen colonies voted to become something new in history—the United States of America. Now, all they had to do was to win their independence from a government that would consider them traitors. Read this week’s Straight Talk to learn more about those early, heady days of our great nation…
Modern Warfare Arrives!
There are two dimensions of modern warfare. One is the old war machine, where the prizes and prestige go to the one with the biggest and most guns. The other is seductively esoteric. Read this article to learn the second dimension of modern warfare…
Census Workers Marking GPS Coordinates of U.S. Homes
U.S. Census workers are on the streets of America. But they’re not just counting the number of people in each house. In fact, the census doesn’t even start until next year. Read this story to find out what the government has them doing now…
China’s Gold Purchases Another Wild Card in Market
Gold prices have been on a roller coaster thanks to a number of wild card developments, not the least of these being China’s announcement in April that they had been secretly buying the yellow metal. Read this article to learn what China’s purchases mean in the long and short term for gold…
The USA Patriot Act and persecution of Ashton Lundeby
What would you do if agents of the government stormed into your home, ransacked it, handcuffed and arrested your teenaged son? What would you do if three months later your son was being imprisoned without being charged and was being denied bail? What would you do if you knew your son hadn’t done what he’s accused of doing and you could prove it, but weren’t being given an opportunity? Welcome to America under the USA Patriot Act. Read on to lean the plight of Ashton Lundeby…
Airport Body Scanners Too Revealing
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will install naked body scanners in airports across the country this summer. These scanners reveal more than just weapons. They show a digital photo of the passenger’s body beneath his or her clothing. Read this article and decide whether the TSA has gone too far to ensure security…
Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis and Vitamin D3
Activated vitamin D or vitamin D3 or sunshine is directly related to bone health and muscle health. It is, in fact, its main job. And a deficiency in vitamin D3 is causing larger numbers of adults to develop conditions such as osteomalacia and osteoporosis. Find out the facts about the importance of vitamin D3 and what it means for your bone and muscle health when you read this article…
Vaccine Guidelines—It’s All About Money
Vaccine guidelines for U.S. adults have been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Included in the list are 11 different types of vaccines with three key changes in their recommendations. And the flu vaccine is recommended for anyone with specific medical conditions.
Medical Privacy Lost in Stimulus
Hidden in the minutia of the “Economic Stimulus” bill is a provision to create an electronic database of health records of every American. Read this article to learn how this affects your privacy…
