- Will California become America’s first failed state? | World news | The Observer – But the state that was once held up as the epitome of the boundless opportunities of America has collapsed. From its politics to its economy to its environment and way of life, California is like a patient on life support
- New iWatch program hopes to collect tips on possible terrorist actions – The Denver Post – Los Angeles police Cmdr. Joan McNamara cited this summer's incident as police chiefs meeting in Denver adopted a model for a nationwide community watch program that teaches people what behavior is truly suspicious and encourages them to report it to police.
- University of North Texas student senate says ‘no’ to same-sex couples on homecoming court | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News – The University of North Texas’ student governing body has voted down a proposal to allow same-sex couples to run for homecoming king and queen.
- Martin’s Useless Products List | GreenBuildingAdvisor.com – Every day, marketers convince hundreds of people to spend money on useless “energy saving” gadgets. Since these marketers show no signs of going away, it’s time to highlight their products with a ten-worst list.
- Scientists discover clues to what makes human muscle age | Science Blog – A study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has identified critical biochemical pathways linked to the aging of human muscle. By manipulating these pathways, the researchers were able to turn back the clock on old human muscle, restoring its ability to repair and rebuild itself.
- Pasadena police say woman fried, ate pet goldfish after fight with common-law husband | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News – PASADENA, Texas – A Houston-area woman apparently burned up at her former common-law husband fried their pet goldfish and ate some of them. Pasadena police say it's a civil matter and no charges will be filed. The seven goldfish were purchased together by the couple during happier times.
- Washington Post: Net Neutrality Kills Puppies – Oh, did we forget to mention we own a cable company? – dslreports.com – By the way, it apparently slipped the Washington Post's mind to mention that they own a cable company by the name of Cable One, who probably doesn't want the FCC meddling with the cable carrier's right to impose incredibly low caps at certain hours of the day. We're sure that has nothing to do with why the Post is arguing against consumer best interests while regurgitating the industry's positions on network neutrality almost verbatim.
- Lawyer says Oklahoma City bombing tapes edited | NewsOK.com – "Four cameras in four different locations going blank at basically the same time on the morning of April 19, 1995. There ain’t no such thing as a coincidence,” Jesse Trentadue told The Associated Press Sunday.
- In Cheyenne, glass pile shows recycling challenges – The Denver Post – Glass also has piled up at the landfill serving Albuquerque, N.M., where officials this year announced that a manufacturer of water-absorbing horticultural stones would eventually use up their stockpiles. New York City gave up glass recycling from 2002 to 2004 because officials decided it was too costly.
- 8-month-old found in filled tub not breathing – An 8-month-old baby boy was not breathing and lacked a pulse when he was pulled from a Phoenix bathtub filled with water, where the toddler was laid down for a nap during a house party.
10 Interesting Links From October 4th
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And the list (Martin’s list, that is) doesn’t stop there, either Greg. He’s very good at ferreting out useless/dubious/deceitful products. ‘Insulating’ Paint Merchants Dupe Gullible Homeowners (http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/insulating-paint-merchants-dupe-gullible-homeowners) and Beware of R-Value Crooks (http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/beware-r-value-crooks) are two more great ones.
Thanks for the plug,
Dan Morrison
managing editor
http://www.GreenBuildingAdvisor.com