Energy Dept Spends $7 Million On North Alaska Solar Power… Except It’s Dark 24/7
DOE study did not examine if program will save Native Alaskan tribes money or even if research would be economically feasible.
Author: Adan
Astro Droid? Russians Build Human-like Super-robot for Remote-controlled Spacewalks
“It has no ‘human factor’: it never gets distracted, never gets ill, has no emotions and always focuses on the task.”
Tenn. Cop Taunts Woman After Tasing Her Over Earrings: ‘I didn’t break your arm, you broke it’
Lawsuit for $1.7 million says deputy who used taser to subdue woman used excessive force, and other officers present did nothing to stop it.
Hawaii Declares State of Emergency Over Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Outbreak
Concern islands could be at risk because mosquitoes that carry dengue fever also can carry Zika.
Organic Meat and Milk Could Offer Health Benefits, Study Suggests
Organic produce higher in some vitamins and minerals including omega-3 fatty acids, but experts say it isn’t more nutrient-packed in every regard.
European Chief: EU May Break-up Over Migrants, ‘Brexit’
“This is a critical moment. It is high time we started listening to each other’s arguments more than to our own.”
US Marshals Arresting People for Not Paying their Federal Student Loans
Seven deputy US Marshals showed up at man’s home with guns and took him to federal court.
Fed’s Kashkari Floats Breaking Up Big Banks to Avert Meltdown
Compares big bank failure to nuclear reactor melting down.
Larry Summers Wants to Kill the $100 Bill
Points to research showing that corruption is aided by paper currency in larger denominations…
Paul Ryan: ‘We’re Not Going To Be Talking About Visa Caps’
Ryan admitted he would not bring up legislation desired by the overwhelming majority of his Party.
Campaigns Secretly Prep for Brokered GOP Convention
Candidates, outside groups and party officials are quietly maneuvering for a nomination fight that goes all the way to the bitter end.
Will Texas Governor Call for Investigation into Scalia Death?
Governor Abbott has previously looked into other controversial allegations.
Ikea Accused of Dodging $1.1 Billion in Taxes
Political group accusing retailer of “large scale tax avoidance.”
War On Paper Currency Begins: ECB Votes To “Scrap” 500 Euro Bill
ECB action is only about reducing physical cash, some 30% of it to be specific.
Mapped: Negative Central Bank Interest Rates Now Herald New Danger for the World
Negative rates are becoming the “new abnormal” in a shaky world economy. With fresh panic hitting markets, are we finally hitting the limits of what monetary policy can achieve?