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Links NATO Terrorists in Syria Attack Kurdish Minority January 27, 2013 (LD) – The Western media and Western government representatives from the United States and across the European Union, still insist that the sectarian bloodbath unfolding in Syria, fueled by US, British and EU weapons and cash, is a so-called "pro-democracy" uprising.
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Links WiFi + USB Drive = Your Own Mini-Internet (Freedom) Editor’s Note: There seems to be some confusion over the concept of the PirateBox. The entire point is not to be connected to the controlled, restricted, & monopolized Internet, and begin using local alternatives leveraging technology to go around draconian laws and regulations.  A PirateBox is the smallest, but easiest way to connect with others locally and wirelessly,as well as anonymously, without connecting at all to the Internet. It is the first step to building larger local mesh networks, and eventually a parallel Internet built using mesh architecture designed, maintained, and used by the people, for the people – no government or corporate infrastructure would be required, and the means of monopolizing and controlling a decentralized people’s Internet made nearly impossible. Think of the PirateBox as a prototype of a building block for something bigger and more significant
View article: 2013 – The State of Syria in the Dawn of a New Year
Links Intro to Synthetic Biology January 5, 2013 ( LocalOrg /Tony Cartalucci ) – Professor Jamie Davies walks an audience through the coming synthetic biology revolution. Comparing it to the personal computer revolution of the 70’s and 80’s, Professor Davies explains the lessons learned and how they can be applied to developing an open and constructive use of synthetic biology
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Syrian Military: Militants Using Chemical Weapons Chemical weapons reportedly used by NATO-armed, funded terrorists near Damascus. December 24, 2012 (LD) – PressTV has reported (more details via Fars News ) that chemical weapons have been used by militants fighting Syrian government forces in Daraya, near Damascus. PressTV also reported that threats have been made against Syria’s ethnic minorities that their water supplies will be poisoned by militants – this on the heels of the UN itself warning of (and preemptively spinning) impending sectarian-driven genocide. Image : ( via the Guardian ) "Chemical containers in the Libyan desert.
Director of Health Policy and Pension Reform While Illinois burns, Moody’s threatens next downgrade Ingram is of course preaching to the choir, but I don’t object one bit. It’s important for Illinois citizens to be informed about the pathetic state of Illinois finances.
Tell the System: You’re Not Getting the Guns. Period. Draw the line – have the local organizational capacity to back it up