UK, US turn blind eye to Islamic State oil sales
One of IS’ most significant sources of revenue is oil smuggling.
New Evidence Reveals Turkish Government Is Directly Funding ISIS
Direct dealings between Turkish officials and ranking Isis members was now “undeniable”.
Revolving Door on Steroids – New Bank of England Policymaker Allowed to Retain Financial Interest in Hedge Fund
A major reason Vlieghe was not required to fully sever his ties with Brevan Howard was that the partnership — unlike company shares — is an illiquid asset that cannot be sold, the person familiar with the arrangement said. So…
DNC Chair Can’t Tell Difference Between a Dem and a Socialist
“What’s the big difference between a Democrat and a Socialist? You’re chairman of the Democratic Party – tell me the difference between you and a Socialist?”
Stick a Fork in Whole Foods?
Many people STILL refer to the company as Whole Paycheck.
Edward Snowden Explains Why Apple Should Continue To Fight the Government on Encryption
“Technologists and companies working to protect ordinary citizens should be applauded, not sued or prosecuted.”
Cheney Reportedly Holding Back Smile in 9/11 Photo
Former VP pictured watching the burning WTC on TV with his feet propped up on a desk.
Robotic Surgical Systems Linked to 144 Deaths, 1,000+ Injuries in 14 Years
In the last 14 years, at least 144 people have died and more than 1,000 have been injured in the U.S. as a result of undergoing robotic surgery. The injuries, many of them fatal, were the result of broken instruments falling into patients’ bodies, electric sparks burning patients’ tissues, and system errors making surgical procedures […]
‘Next-door neighbor’: exoplanet discovered 21 light-years from Earth
The planet weighs 4.5 times more than Earth, and has a fast three-day orbit around its star.
Bernie, the Koch Brothers, and Open Borders
Property rights make progressives and left-libertarians unhappy.
It’s Back: FEC Says Regulating Internet, Google, Facebook Under Its ‘purview’
FEC chair suggested it was time to produce “thoughtful policy” targeting internet political activity.
Iran wants world powers, especially Israel, to give up nuclear weapons
Zarif called for an end to a nuclear arms race and a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East
Federal judge rules Virginia can remove Confederate flag from license plates
Law may apply to existing plates.
New TSA Chief Vows to Improve 96% Failure Rate on Weapons Detection
“It greatly disturbs me to know that we had that failure rate at the checkpoint,” he said.
Economics 101: Wal-Mart Hikes Minimum Wages, Prepares To Fire 1000
Cuts will be blamed on bureaucratic inefficiencies.