Schneier’s blog points to analysis of biological weapons and claims he has found “some reality to counter the hype”. Unfortunately, when I read the “reality” I found statements such as this one: Biological weapons programs were abandoned because they proved to be not as effective as advertised and because conventional munitions proved to provide more … Continue reading The Risk of Anthrax, Reviewed
America has a sad “gag rule” history few Americans know. …the U.S. House of Representatives instituted the “gag rule,” the first instance of what would become a traditional practice forbidding the House from considering anti-slavery petitions. Representative James Hammond of South Carolina first proposed the gag rule in December 1835. It lasted years, and was … Continue reading Woodlock Gags Speech, Again
NBC has a nice page dedicated to the sailing events at the 2008 Olympics. I almost never see any coverage or even mention of the sailing events: Up to 3,000 categories of sailboats reportedly exist around the world, each class with its own set of rules and specifications. At the Olympics, 11 events are contested … Continue reading Olympic Sailing
I had no idea this was even an issue, but apparently the lawsuit has been going on for three years and that is after a prior settlement with fast-food companies over the same violations. The Associated Press reports: California sued H.J. Heinz Co., Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods Inc., and Lance Inc. in 2005, alleging they violated … Continue reading Acrylamide battle – potato chip makers pay $3mil