UTJ members slam Netanyahu’s ‘zigzagging’ on controversial bill, say he behaved ‘like child who got slapped by Lieberman.’ Shas’ Yishai: PM promised coalition would reject legislation
Continue reading …By Eugene Robinson It’s been not quite two months’ time since Republicans won a sweeping midterm victory, and already they seem divided, embattled and—not to mince words—freaked out. For good reason, I might add. Related Entries December 27, 2010 Closed Door December 27, 2010 Lame Duck
Continue reading …Schiit Audio reveals gorgeous six-watt Lyr headphone amplifier, dares you to touch 11
December 28, 2010 No Comment
Just kidding. In fact, Schiit Audio won’t be responsible if you do wind it to 11 and blow the ear tips right off of your favorite canalphones. The drop-dead sexy box that you’re peering at above is the Lyr, a hybrid (tube-MOSFET) headphone amplifier that claims to have zero feedback and more power than most headphones will ever have use for. This guy’s pumping out six solid watts into 32 ohms, while loads of rivals are dabbling in milliwatts . It’s relying on JJ ECC88 tubes for the input stage and touts less than 0.1 percent THD, and it’ll be produced in the US of A using components that were also primarily sourced from American suppliers. It’s expected to start shipping in March of 2011, but those already sold on it can commit $449 to a pre-order. And before you ask — yes, the company name is hilarious. Ha. Ha. Continue reading Schiit Audio reveals gorgeous six-watt Lyr headphone amplifier, dares you to touch 11 Schiit Audio reveals gorgeous six-watt Lyr headphone amplifier, dares you to touch 11 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Scientists argue that sulfur dioxide pollution from the Fayette Power Project, a coal-fired power plant, has wiped out tens of thousands of pecan trees in central Texas. (Dec. 28)
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Photo: beulah london Sometimes one can’t help thinking that the world does not need another eco-fashion label. But then the story behind the brand comes out, and you realize, again, that there are so many people out there trying to do their bit for the environment and the world. Beulah London starts with two rich upper class women who went to Delhi, India, and were so moved by their experiences that they started an ethical designer clothes business to employ former sex workers. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Planes have begun landing again in the New York metropolitan area after a blizzard clobbered the Northeast and closed the region’s three airports. Mass transit services are also slowly resuming. (Dec. 28)
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In response to FM’s claim that peace unattainable ‘even if Israel were to offer Tel Aviv as capital of Palestine,’ State Department says will continue to work toward jumpstarting direct talks
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Islamabad, Dec 28, (IANS): Tuesday, December 28, 2010 –> The ruling coalition in Pakistan led by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has suffered a major setback as another of its key ally, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), decided to part ways with the government. “The reservations of the party have not been addressed and we are forced to make a decision to go our own way,” MQM legislator Haider Abbas Rizvi told Samaa TV. The MQM’s decision comes just a week after Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), withdrew from the government after Premier Yousuf Raza…
Continue reading …CCTV cameras help solve ‘six crimes a day’ in London, says Metropolitan Police
December 28, 2010 No Comment
Been questioning the value of having omnipresent surveillance cameras tracking your every move? Well, if you’re an outlaw, you still won’t like them, but for the rest of us law-abiding types, London’s Metropolitan Police has a comforting stat to share: almost six crimes a day are being resolved with the help of CCTV footage. It’s being used primarily to aid the identification of perps on the run, and the number of suspects identified as a result has gone up to 2,512 this year. There is a bright light for criminals, however, as the Met admits digital recordings aren’t kept around as long as VHS ones used to be, meaning that if you slip the dragnet once, you’ll probably be alright. So good news for everyone! CCTV cameras help solve ‘six crimes a day’ in London, says Metropolitan Police originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Fire breaks out near Kibbutz Yakum; passengers break windows to escape; loud explosion heard. MDA declares multi-casualty incident
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