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TEDxPSU – Bruce Schneier – Reconceptualizing Security

Bruce Schneier is an internationally-renowned security technologist and author. Described by The Economist as a “security guru,” he is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. When people want to know how security really works, they turn to Schneier. His first bestseller, “Applied Cryptography,” explained how the arcane science of secret codes actually works and was described by Wired as “the book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published.” His book on computer and network security, “Secrets and Lies,” was called by Fortune “[a] jewel box of little surprises you can actually use.” “Beyond Fear” tackles the problems of security from the small to the large: personal safety, crime, corporate security, national security. His current book, “Schneier on Security,” offers insight into everything from the risk of identity theft (vastly overrated) to the long-range security threat of unchecked presidential power and the surprisingly simple way to tamper-proof elections. Regularly quoted in the media — and subject of an Internet meme — he has testified on security before the US Congress on several occasions and has written articles and op-eds for many major publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes, Wired, Nature, and The Washington Post. Schneier also publishes a free monthly newsletter, Crypto-Gram, with more than 150000 readers. In its 10 years of regular publication, Crypto-Gram has become one of the
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The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again (HQ)

Won’t Get Fooled Again is a song by the English rock band The Who. Lyrics: We’ll be fighting in the streets With our children at our feet And the morals that they worship will be gone And the men who spurred us on Sit in judgment of all wrong They decide and the shotgun sings the song I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution Take a bow for the new revolution Smile and grin at the change all around me Pick up my guitar and play Just like yesterday And I’ll get on my knees and pray We don’t get fooled again Don’t get fooled again Change it had to come We knew it all along We were liberated from the fall that’s all But the world looks just the same And history ain’t changed ‘Cause the banners, they all flown in the last war I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution Take a bow for the new revolution Smile and grin at the change all around me Pick up my guitar and play Just like yesterday And I’ll get on my knees and pray We don’t get fooled again Don’t get fooled again No, no! I’ll move myself and my family aside If we happen to be left half alive I’ll get all my papers and smile at the sky For I know that the hypnotized never lie Do ya? There’s nothing in the street Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Is now the parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution Take a bow for the new revolution Smile and grin at the change all around me Pick up my guitar and play

Nicole Watson responds to the situation in which 500 pages of legislation relating to the NT Intervention was produced within 2 weeks of the “Little Children are Sacred” report.
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ONE-HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTITUTION, 1941 – 1945

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ONE-HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTITUTION, 1941 – 1945
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Original Caption: ONE-HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTITUTION, 1941 – 1945.

U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 44-PA-1456

From:: World War II Posters, compiled 1942 – 1945

Created By:: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. (03/09/1943 – 09/15/1945)

Production Date: 1941 – 1945

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Repository: Still Picture Records Section, National Archives at College Park (College Park, MD)

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USS Constitution July 4th Turn around
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The Constitution is at the end of a three year renovation. Some of the masts and sails are missing.

New Book Reintroduces the Central Teachings of Christianity

New Book Reintroduces the Central Teachings of Christianity










San Ramon, Costa Rica (PRWEB) August 6, 2006

Dr. John W. Gilmore aims to reinvigorate the mystical Christian tradition by making the teachings of Jesus available to all people, from all faiths, and all higher thinking philosophies in his new book, “Reclaiming the Religion of Jesus in a Modern Age.”

Dr. John W. Gilmore discusses the central, universal teachings of the church before it became adopted by the Roman Empire as a state religion. He reintroduces the central teachings of Christianity, “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you,” and discusses how people can change their lives and find spiritual liberation by believing in this original teaching.

“Reclaiming the Religion of Jesus in a Modern Age” is a deep exploration of Christian teachings through the eyes of the mystics and sages from all faiths. “Reclaiming the Religion of Jesus in a Modern Age” re-introduces readers to the theology of Jesus and the power of his teaching. It liberates readers from a theology that has been tainted by the culture of men and the politics of human institutions.

Dr. John Gilmore wrote “Reclaiming the Religion of Jesus in a Modern Age” to give people from all religious faiths an opportunity to share in the teachings of Jesus, and to share the freedom derived from his pure, unchanged message. His intention was to remove Jesus from the cross, and to put forth the idea of the resurrected Jesus and the great teacher who walked among the common people and healed them.

“Jesus’ message is still available and powerful today,” said Gilmore. “We still have governments and institutions intertwined. Many religious institutions are so burdened with the culture of their day that they are no longer transformational, like the original church or message. It is time, once again, for people to seek a direct connection with the Divine, as Jesus taught throughout his ministry on Earth.”

“Realizing that the Kingdom of Heaven is within, and seeking and finding it there gives, one direct access to God. It washes away the false self-image and allows us to tap into who and what we really are.”

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SOMALI TERRORISTS NOW NUMBER ONE NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT TO CANADA Video 26Jan2011

SOMALI TERRORISTS NOW NUMBER ONE NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT TO CANADA Video 26Jan2011
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In this segment of Real Talk, Matt and Roy talk about the “Patriot Act”. Congress approved a four year extension of expired provisions of the patriot act on May 26, 2011. overcoming a load from both parties to narrowly avoid a lapse in the terrorist serveilance law. The “Patriot Act” covers techniques such as wire taps, terrorist investigation and law enforcement to obtain records they deem relevant for an investigation. President Obama makes plans to be available for the signing of the document early in the morning. For more information visit www.micasa broadcasting.com

The Federal Government and the Constitution pt 2

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Syrian forces fire on protesters

Syrian forces fire on protesters
Syrian security forces fired on anti-government protesters Friday, killing three people and wounding two, an eyewitness said.
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Taliban Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Key Police Official
The police official’s death raises concerns about stability in the region as NATO begins turning over security to Afghan forces in July.
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Iridium CEO Matt Desch Appointed to President Obama’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
MCLEAN, Va. — Iridium Communications Inc. today announced that President Barack Obama has appointed CEO Matt Desch to serve on the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee .
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Obama Turns To Twitter’s Dick Costolo To Round Out His Advisory Committee
President Obama has decided to appoint Twitter CEO Dick Costolo to his National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. Costolo will be joining executives from Microsoft and McAfee, as well as Dan Hesse of Sprint Nextel and Ivan Seidenberg of Verizon.
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Nice The Constitution photos

A few nice The Constitution images I found:

Constitution Center – Philly
The Constitution
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Fun exhibit including all the signers of the constitution

Richard Todd, Independent Candidate for Washington’s 8th Congressional District, Releases Statement Calling for New Constitutional Convention in Iraq

Richard Todd, Independent Candidate for Washington’s 8th Congressional District, Releases Statement Calling for New Constitutional Convention in Iraq










Snoqualmie, WA (PRWEB) November 6, 2006

Richard Todd, independent candidate for Washington’s 8th Congressional District, has released the following statement calling for a new constitutional convention in Iraq.

“Nuri al-Maliki as Iraqi Prime Minister has the authority to appoint a Commission to propose changes to the Iraqi Constitution. In the present state of turmoil in Baghdad and the Sunni strongholds in Anbar Province as well as other areas which threaten to break away from the National Iraqi identity, the ability of the Maliki government to take decisive action is dwindling daily.

American diplomacy has the opportunity to help the Prime Minister the reshape the Iraqi Constitution if acted upon quickly. That is, initiate a Constitutional Convention now (yesterday) which can address the necessary protections for minorities within the Iraqi Nation. Americans by this time know about the turmoil and delaying tactics used by political parties who are squabbling with each other rather than serving the needs of the country.

A constitution, worthy of that name, must distinguish between the needs to protect minorities and the civil rights of individual citizens as opposed to the electoral process which gives inordinate power to political parties. As recent developments in Iraq have shown, political parties care not a hoot for minority rights.

The Administration of George W. Bush has a unique opportunity to council (and if necessary pressure) the Maliki government to convene such a convention. Even the start of such talks can have a sobering effect on the sectarian violence.

We can expect very little support from European governments which incorporate a political structure similar to that of Iraq. The protections for minorities under the US Constitution are effective primarily through the independent judiciary formed through lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court. Without dwelling in depth on issues such as Abu Graib, Guantanimo, CIA interrogations and practices, torture, enemy lists, and telephone surveillance without sanction by a Court, it is obvious that the US Constitutional standard of presumed innocence until proven guilty is presently in tatters and has badly tarnished our image as a Nation of Laws before a skeptical world.

Never the less, it is the strength of the US Constitution, interpreted by the Supreme Court, having equal power with the Executive and Legislative branches of government, that can not only stem the erosion but restore the integrity of minority rights.

We have dawdled too long and allowed the formation of a Parliamentary monstrosity in Iraq. The day is fast approaching when the US electorate will no longer tolerate the loss of American lives and the expenditure of billions of dollars to prop up a failed Iraqi government. Our military departure under these circumstances will most likely herald a new tyranny for the Iraqis and dishonor those who gave their lives or suffered terrible wounds for Iraqi freedom.

US diplomacy must now come to the fore and help the Maliki government, through a Constitutional convention, to fashion for Iraq a new document which provides for the Iraqi people what the US Constitution assures for each American citizen. That action, taken with appropriate diligence and effort, will provide this Administration with a successful completion of the chapter called Iraq which will stand the test of History.

For more information, please contact Richard Todd for Congress, telephone 425-888-3859 or visit the web at http://www.toddmarine.org.

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Why do Christians support freedom of religion?

Question by Ramses the Great: Why do Christians support freedom of religion?
I mean, everything else from abortion to fornication should be illegal because they’ll lead people to hell, so why do Christians allow freedom of religion to exist when it leads people to hell?

Best answer:

Answer by Christopher
Well abortion isn’t a religion, it’s killing innocent people.

If you support abortion, you support this:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/nunun081/abortion.jpg

What do you think? Answer below!