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21 Apr 2009 10:20

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Tech, U.S.: The iPod Touch = The military’s new weapon of choice

  • The military has spent all this money on research and development of technology to use in the field, and Apple’s device has nearly equaled it – and at $230 a pop, it costs a lot less than the $600-$700 devices they usually carry around. And, admit it, it looks cool. Wouldn’t you want to carry around an iPod Touch in Iraq? source
  • Among military uses involve translation software for soldiers in the field, especially in Iraq. Soldiers can also take photos and annotate maps out of the box. The military is also working on its own facial-recognition app to spot terrorism suspects. (No word on if it’s coming to the app store, though we’re guessing no.) source
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20 Apr 2009 10:45

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U.S., World: For those who don’t think waterboarding is torture, explain this

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14 Mar 2009 14:13

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U.S., World: Obama drops “enemy combatants” like a bad habit

  • As we work toward developing a new policy to govern detainees, it is essential that we operate in a manner that strengthens our national security, is consistent with our values and is governed by law.
  • Attorney general Eric Holder • On the administration’s new policy of holding detainees, which differs heavily from the Bush administration. They plan to stop using the term “enemy combatants” and say that international law governs the detention of terrorism suspects – and it isn’t like Guantanamo Bay, which they plan to close. • source
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08 Mar 2009 21:34

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Tech, World: Is film piracy linked to organized crime and terrorism? Maybe.

  • Given the enormous profit margins, it’s no surprise that organized crime has moved into film piracy. The profits are high, and penalties for being caught are relatively low.
  • Greg Treverton • Lead author of a report on how organized crime and piracy go hand-in-hand. He’s also the director of RAND Corp.’s Center for Global Risk and Security. The study was sponsored by – surprise – the Motion Picture Association, the international arm of the Motion Picture Association of America. The study also linked terrorism and piracy. • source
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23 Jan 2009 09:58

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U.S.: Obama takes a firm stand against torture

  • I can say without exception or equivocation that the United States will not torture.
  • President Barack Obama • who plans to close Guantanamo Bay within a year • source
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22 Jan 2009 10:56

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U.S., World: Former Gitmo inmate: “Restore justice for prisoners”

  • He needs to restore justice for prisoners who were persecuted there during investigations. There were innocent people imprisoned there.
  • Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef • an ex-Taliban ambassador to Pakistan and former Guantanamo Bay prisoner, on Obama’s planned closing of the prison camp • source
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12 Jan 2009 22:45

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U.S., World: How long will Obama wait to close Guantanamo?

  • 1st day in office he orders it closed, sources say source
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10 Jan 2009 17:24

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World: Mumbai police: Close your Wi-fi network … now!

  • Fighting cyber crime on the mean streets. Mumbai police will wander around certain parts of the city, and if they find an open Wi-Fi connection, they will have right to serve notice informing the owner of the network to close it. Police in the Indian city claim that unsecured wireless networks make it easier for terrorists to transfer information. source
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02 Jan 2009 08:19

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U.S.: Muslim family barred from AirTran flights

  • What happened The family, scheduled to fly yesterday, was detained after a passenger misconstrued comments they made about the “safest” spot to sit. The FBI questioned them and released them, but AirTran would not let them on another flight. source
  • What happened The family, scheduled to fly yesterday, was detained after a passenger misconstrued comments they made about the “safest” spot to sit. The FBI questioned them and released them, but AirTran would not let them on another flight.
  • Airtran says The family, who was headed from D.C. to Orlando on vacation, had the FBI’s go-ahead but not AirTran’s. Despite not booking the family on another flight, the company offered the family full refunds and an opportunity to fly for free in the future. source
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01 Jan 2009 17:56

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U.S.: In the words of an attempted NYE bomber

  • For the first two years I was in prison I woke up every [sic] wishing I was dead. Now it comes to pass. I was and am a good man.
  • Aspen, Colo. resident Jim Blanning • in a note left with the Aspen Times. Blanning, found dead in his vehicle today, reportedly planted bombs in city banks, shutting down the resort town on New Year’s Eve. • source
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