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The 4th Amendment: May It Rest In Peace »
In the name of safety we have ceded our right not to be searched at airports… almost without a whimper. First we accepted removing our shoes and opening our bags. Then we accepted being frisked and poked and prodded. Then we accepted having our bodies irradiated and naked pictures being taken and ogled at and saved in the system — all in the interest of “safety.” But here’s what really killed the 4th Amendment…Freedom Watch 

Sneaky Senate Trying To Slip Internet Kill Switch Past Us »
Sensing Senators don’t have the stomach to try and pass a stand-alone bill in broad daylight that would give the President the power to shut down the Internet in a national emergency, the Senate is considering attaching the Internet Kill Switch bill as a rider to other legislation that would have bi-partisan support.Personal Liberty News 

Center For Immigration Studies Reveals New Video, Announces Upcoming Event »
In its quest to document immigration violations — and the government’s apparent inability to control the incoming flow of people — along the United States-Mexican border, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) has released a new video reportedly showing gaps in border
McCain Survives Primary Challenge In Arizona, But Mainstream Republicans Struggle Elsewhere »
Yesterday’s primaries were expected to be a test of the Tea Party movement’s capacity to influence political outcomes leading up to the general elections in November. With some precincts still counting the votes, it appears that Tea Party-backed candidates did well overall, even if not everywhere.
Alcoholic Drinks May Support Cognitive Function »
Antioxidants — especially those found in alcoholic beverages like beer and wine — may provide significant support for brain health, according to a new study released by researchers from Boston University.
Chinese Mudslides Contain Lessons In Survival »
Earlier this month, devastating mudslides hit northwest China’s Gansu province leaving some 1,500 people dead. As classes resumed for primary- and middle-school students today, experts have called for a careful and systematic approach to rebuilding efforts.
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January 20th, 2010
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