Monthly Archives: February 2012

Terrorist fears will force Obama to send troops to the border

[Translate] (by Chris W. Street) America and Iran have been involved in a covert war for many years over Iran’s efforts to geopolitically dominate the Middle East. Fearing the political and financial costs of sustaining protracted military actions against Iran, … Continue reading

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Asteroid Threat in 2040? Scientists Watch 2011 AG5

[Translate] (by Ned Potter) There is an asteroid called 2011 AG5, and if it follows the orbit scientists have plotted for it so far, there is a small, small chance that it could hit Earth in February 2040. Don’t quit … Continue reading

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1992 LA Riots recalled – Koreans defend themselves against looters, vandals

[Translate] (by Ashley Dunn) In the shadow of a flaming mini-mall near the corner of 5th and Western, behind a barricade of luxury sedans and battered grocery trucks, they built Firebase Koreatown. Richard Rhee, owner of the supermarket on the … Continue reading

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Syrian seeds to go to Arctic vault

[Translate] CHICK peas, fava beans and other seeds from a facility in Syria are among the 25,000 new samples being deposited this week in an Arctic seed vault built to protect food crops from wars and natural disasters. The latest … Continue reading

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When the Grid Goes Down, You Better Be Ready!

[Translate] It is a fact that our country is more reliant on electrical power today than at any time in its history. Our way of life – from everyday conveniences and the security of local emergency services to commerce and … Continue reading

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