Tag: middle east

3D Printed Guns Render Gun Control Moot
January 17, 2013 0

3D Printed Guns Render Gun Control Moot

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Links 3D Printed Guns Render Gun Control Moot January 17, 2013 ( LocalOrg-Tony Cartalucci ) – Forbes has recently published an article about New York Congressman Steve Israel’s promise to ban 3D printed high capacity ammunition magazines. The congressman’s comments come after Defense Distributed , an open source DIY gunsmith group working to manufacture both guns and their accessories using 3D printing technology, successfully printed and tested a 30-round AR-15 magazine .

January 5, 2013 0

Intro to Synthetic Biology

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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

December 24, 2012 0

Syrian Military: Militants Using Chemical Weapons

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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.