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January 20, 2013 0

WiFi + USB Drive = Your Own Mini-Internet (Freedom)

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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

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 27, 2012 0

US Attempting Regime Change in Malaysia: Fact or fiction?

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Links US Attempting Regime Change in Malaysia: Fact or fiction? ­ December 27, 2012 ( RT – Nile Bowie ) – As the South-East Asian nation of Malaysia prepares for general elections, distrust of the political opposition and accusations of foreign interference have been major talking points in the political frequencies emanating from Kuala Lumpur.­The United Malays National Organization (UMNO) leads the country’s ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, and has maintained power since Malaysian independence in 1957. One of Malaysia’s most recognizable figures is former Prime Minister Dr

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.