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But Steve Baker, a lead organiser in the pro-Brexit European Research Group of Tory MPs, angrily rejected overtures from government whips and denied reports that his members were softening their line. “We plan to vote no to everything: All amendments and the main motion, whether or not amended,” he said on Twitter. |
There was a blow for people campaigning for Britain to stay in the EU when Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the opposition Labour Party, used a meeting of his lawmakers to criticise the EU’s commitment to the “neo-liberal” economic model. |
His spokesman also told reporters that if the party fails to force a general election through a vote of no confidence in the government after Tuesday’s vote, calling for a second referendum is only “one option” it might pursue and not necessarily its next step. |
"They found that we had all of the information we needed as an intelligence community... to detect this plot" |
Statements made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden regarding the 9/11 terror attacks were edited out of his NBC Nightly News interview with Brian Williams Wednesday in what appears to be an attempt to bolster legitimacy for the agency’s controversial surveillance programs. |
Snowden’s comments surrounding the failure of dragnet surveillance in stopping the 9/11 attacks were censored from the prime time broadcast and instead buried in an hour long clip on NBC’s website. |
“You know this is a key question that the 9/11 commission considered, and what they found in the postmortem when they looked at all the classified intelligence from all the different intelligence agencies, they found that we had all of the information we needed as an intelligence community, as a classified sector, as t... |
NBC’s decision to bury Snowden’s comments are unsurprising given the fact that the 9/11 attacks are exhaustively used by the federal government as the prime justification for surveilling millions of innocent Americans. Snowden remarked on the government’s prior knowledge of the accused Boston bombers as well, also cut ... |
‘If we’re missing things like the Boston Marathon bombings where all of these mass-surveillance systems, every domestic dragnet in the world, didn’t reveal guys that the Russian intelligence service told us about by name, is that really the best way to protect our country or are we trying to throw money at a magic solu... |
Despite countless government officials pointing to 9/11 foreknowledge, whether missed or ignored, establishment media outlets have continually worked to keep such voices out of relevant reporting. |
Former NSA senior executive turned whistleblower Thomas Drake, who revealed unconstitutional surveillance programs targeting Americans in 2005, has repeatedly commented on NSA intelligence that would have “undoubtedly” stopped the 9/11 attacks. |
In a January letter to President Obama, Drake and fellow whistleblowers William Binney, Edward Loomis, and Kirk Wiebe not only detailed the agency’s foreknowledge, but the ensuing cover-up as well. |
Outside of the NSA, countless intelligence officials have also commented on 9/11 foreknowledge and the federal government’s attempts to stifle any investigation into negligence and wrongdoing. |
Former senior intelligence officer Lt. Col Anthony Shaffer, who attempted to inform the government after identifying the two terrorist cells later charged for the 9/11 attacks in 2000 during Operation Able Danger, was attacked and demonized by the Defense Intelligence Agency after informing Congress of the agency’s ref... |
Former FBI wiretap translator Sibel Edmonds, who had access to top-secret communications, told reporters in 2004 that the FBI had detailed 9/11 foreknowledge that specifically mentioned a terrorist attack involving airplanes. |
According to Edmonds, after the 9/11 attacks, FBI supervisors ordered translators to “work slowly” in order to ensure that the agency would get larger funding the next year. |
The vast number of whistleblowers in the intelligence community not only gives credence to Snowden’s comments, but also exemplifies the NSA’s illegitimate growth since 9/11. |
In a desperate attempt to gain the moral high ground, Secretary of State John Kerry claimedSnowden had aided terrorists during an interview on “Good Morning America” Wednesday despite having absolutely no evidence to support his accusation. |
Despite the fact that the NSA leaks have proven the agency to be involved in issues unrelated to national security, such as economic espionage, the claim of using mass surveillance to stop terrorism deteriorates even further in light of recent decisions by the Obama Administration. |
In 2013, President Obama waived a federal law designed to prevent the US from arming terrorists in order to provide military support to the “Syrian rebels.” Even with Syrian Revolutionary Front leader Jamal Maarouf admitting that his fighters work alongside the Al-Qaeda aligned Jabhat al-Nusra, the Obama Administration... |
The president’s support of Al-Qaeda was so transparent during the Libyan overthrow that former Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich publicly questioned why the US-backed “Libyan rebels” had placed an Al Qaeda flag over the top of the courthouse in Benghazi. |
Whether it be issuing fake terror alerts, creating domestic terror plots or allowing them to take place, the national security state will undoubtedly do whatever it can to continue its unabated growth towards total information awareness. |
Can You Top This Dragon Ball Halloween Costume? |
This is a video game costume I won't wear for Halloween. Because I can't do the hairstyle, of course. Got any photos of your costumes-in-the-making? Add them here. Include #halloweencostumes. |
Namco sent a copy of Dragon Ball: Revenge of Piccolo to Kotaku's NYC branch office this week and bundled this "Instant Anime Character Costume." I might have to put this costume in the charity give-away pile. |
The Miami Heat is in a playoff run and needs a win over the Warriors on Wednesday night to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference. Will the champs oblige? |
Heat Stock Report: In what started as a farewell season for Heat legend Dwyane Wade has become a quest to make a playoff berth. |
So far, Miami has done a poor job reaching that goal during the final stretch of the season. Entering Wednesday’s game, Miami has lost its past three games, including 124-121 at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, who own the worst record in the league. Still, Miami is just 1.5 games out of the eighth seed in the Eastern Co... |
The Heat ranks third in the league in defensive rating and eighth in points allowed. With the desperation and the Miami nightlife on the Heat’s side, Golden State has its work cut out. |
Two free throws from DeMarcus Cousins with 5.4 seconds left helped the Warriors overcome an overall lackluster performance two and a half weeks ago. Kevin Durant scored 39 points as the Warriors overcame a 19-point first quarter deficit. |
Prior to the season, Wade declared his 16th year in the league would be his last. Wade, now in the role of sixth man, has played well, averaging 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists off the bench. |
The ritual is similar to when Lakers star Kobe Bryant would sign shoes for opposing players during his final season in the league. Like Bryant, Wade’s send-off will be a story throughout the season. |
A funeral director in Gauteng uses it to help mourners find the right funeral; a shopping mall in Cape Town employs it to help shoppers build wish lists for gifts; and across the country, it’s beginning to appear on business cards. |
Its called a QR Code, which stands for Quick Response Code, but most people will know it as a square, barcode-like pattern seen at points of sale or in apps like BlackBerry Messenger. The latter represented many South Africans’ first exposure to QR Codes, when it became the quickest way to add a friend on BBM. |
The upcoming release of the Online Retail in South Africa 2015 study by World Wide Worx will shed light on the take-up of QR Codes, providing the first insight into one of the most mysterious emerging area of ecommerce: the QR Code. |
In the past year, QR Codes have quietly gained new life as mobile apps like SnapScan roped it in for payments at small merchants, flea markets and the like. |
By the end of 2014, more than 2.1-million South Africans were using QR Codes, even as a debate raged around the question, “Are QR Codes dead?” Of these, 1.1-million were male, with female users only marginally behind, at 1.04-million. |
Mobile payment systems are quickly becoming mainstream, and it will be fascinating to see how the more mechanical systems like QR Codes compete. Ideally, there should be room for any system, with each one finding its ideal niche. |
But there are no certainties in a sector that is moving so fast. |
One aspect of QR Codes that is achieving consensus is where it does NOT work. Billboards along a highway probably represent the single most bizarre category of QR Codes. They carry the assumption that motorists will activate a QR Code app on their phones, focus on the billboard and follow the relevant link that is open... |
Better examples abound. In the US, Wal-Mart uses it in store to guide shoppers to virtual “pop-up stores” that exist for a specific promotion. In Germany, bus passengers use them to simplify route planning. In the United Kingdom, supermarkets use it to provide additional nutritional information on food – including an e... |
QR Code usage is strongly age-related, with 673 000 users in the peak age group of 25-34. In contrast, the 15-24 segment amounts to only 471 000, while 494 000 are aged from 35 to 44. A similar amount – 425 000 – makes up the 45-65 age group. Usage drops significantly with retirement age: the 65+ age group comprises 88... |
A detailed breakdown of QR Code usage and demographics will be included in Online Retail in South Africa 2015. |
The report is based on primary research by technology market research leaders World Wide Worx, as well as collaboration with Ask Afrika, the leading market research organisation on the continent. Data from Ask Afrika’s Target Group Index (TGI), a research project with a sample of more than 15 000 respondents annually, ... |
World Wide Worx is partnering with Ask Afrika to refine the communications, electronics and technology elements of TGI, in order to produce the most detailed picture yet of the digital habits of South Africans. The TGI research is conducted in two six-month “waves” every year, with a nationally representative sample of... |
The resultant data will be included in World Wide Worx’s annual reports on Internet Access, Online Retail, Social Media and Online Banking in South Africa, among other. World Wide Worx will also collaborate with Ask Africa on a Digital Barometer, to provide a clear understanding of the digital evolution of the South Af... |
Online Retail in South Africa 2015 will be released in June 2015. |
Students register to vote outside of Gregory Gymnasium on Monday afternoon. Deputized registrars from Hook the Vote, UT Votes, University Democrats and other campus groups were helping students register. |
Hundreds of students were able to register Monday to vote in the upcoming Texas primaries as campus organizations and political groups set up registration booths available until midnight. |
In preparation for the March 1 Texas primaries, deputized registrars from Hook the Vote, UT Votes, University Democrats and other campus groups were out registering new voters on the West Mall and in front of Gregory Gymnasium. |
Alcantara said the organizations had registered approximately 1,400 students as of Monday afternoon. |
“A lot of times, we have to kind of yell and chase people down, but this year, I feel like we have more people coming up to the table,” said Tim Meyer, history senior and University Democrats president. |
After registering, students can go to the Flawn Academic Center beginning Feb. 26 for two weeks of early voting before the March 1 primary. Students will also need to present a Texas driver’s license, a passport, a concealed handgun license or another form of state-approved photo identification in order to cast their v... |
Students will not only get the chance to vote in the first competitive presidential primaries for both parties since 2008, but they may also impact the selection of the next representative from House District 49, which covers West Campus and all of UT. |
“[Registering] is important, but it’s equally important that you show up at the primaries and also in November,” Rohit Mandalapu, Plan II senior and Student Government vice president, said. |
While she’s still undecided on the candidates running for president, public health junior Christina Ngo said she thinks it is still important that students register and get engaged early in the campaign cycle. |
“We’re a large population, and it’s important for us to know what’s going on rather than going off what we grew up on from our parents,” Ngo said. |
According to exit poll data, turnout from voters 18–29 hovers around 20 percent during midterm elections and around 50 percent during presidential elections. |
In order to play a larger role in determining which candidates win the Texas primaries student voters need to not only register but also turnout on election day, computer science junior Melody Park said. |
“We’re the generation that is going to make the impact for our futures,” Park said. |
The underwater hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumed Thursday with the redeployment of the U.S. Navy-owned robotic submarine Bluefin-21, authorities said. |
The Bluefin-21 will spend six days searching the remaining areas in the vicinity of the acoustic signals detected in early April by the Towed Pinger Locator deployed from Australian defense ship, Ocean Shield. |
The operation resumed at 2 a.m. local time Thursday (2 p.m. local time Wednesday) when Ocean Shield returned to the Indian Ocean search zone, the Joint Agency Coordination Centre based in Perth, Australia said in a statement. |
“This continues the process that will ultimately enable the search team to discount or confirm the area of the acoustic signals as the final resting place of MH370,” the statement said. |
JACC added that the Chinese survey ship, Zhu Kezhen, was heading to the zone to begin mapping the ocean floor. Its bathymetric survey is being done in preparation for a commercially contracted deep ocean search for the wreckage. |
It’s been a tough week for terrorists in Syria. Over seven days Russia delivered over a hundred airstrikes at various jihadist facilities across the country, reportedly igniting panic among some groups. |
The apparent goal of this phase of the operation is to undermine the militants’ capability to keep the pressure on government forces through constant raids and terrorist attacks, and to give the Syrian Army a breathing space to regroup and launch an offensive. |
The targets of the Russian airstrikes were spread across Syria, from ISIS stronghold Raqqa in the northeast to the vicinity of the ancient city of Palmyra west of the Damascus-controlled western part of the country to the outskirts of Damascus in the south. |
According to the Russian military, the bombing campaign has hurt the morale of the militant troops, sending thousands on the run. |
Russia’s fleet of jets is varied as well. The core of it consists of well-tried workhorses like the Su-24 frontline bomber and the armored Su-25 ground-support fighter jet. Both planes were designed decades ago, although the Air Force brought the latest upgraded versions for the Syrian campaign. |
Newer planes are also there, like the Su-34, which entered service in Russia last year. The Syrian theater offers Russian engineers a test-field to try the plane, which can hit targets from an altitude of 5,000 feet, far from the range of anti-aircraft weapons in the possession of the militants. |
The Air Force is employing a number of bombs in the missions, from sophisticated and expensive laser-guided Kh-25Ls and steerable KAB-250s to the bunker-busting BETAB-500s free-falling and affordable FAB-500s. The variety means Russia can strike with pinpoint precision where necessary and bombard with devastating force... |
Russia’s Syrian mission flies from a hastily reconstructed airbase south of Latakia. Just a couple of months ago it was an abandoned airfield, but now it sends dozens of sorties daily and hosts not only some of the most high-tech fighter jets on the planet, but also serves as a home for Russian combat pilots, technicia... |
In addition to the aircraft used for reconnaissance and bombing, the base has plenty of capabilities to defend itself. Mil Mi-24s patrol the vicinity ready to hit any militants intent on firing portable surface-to-air missiles at the Russian planes. Tanks and other armor complete with commando troops are prepared to re... |
Advanced Pantsir-S1 air defense vehicles and Krasukha-4 electronic warfare systems are covering the airspace – a contingency for third parties attempting to interfere with the Russian operation. |
The air campaign so far has had the odd glitch. Ankara said Russia invaded its airspace twice over the week. Moscow said it would make corrections to the combat missions to avoid such incidents. NATO officials blasted Russia for “unacceptable violations,” to cite Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, but Turkey appears t... |
Of more serious concern are complaints by some western officials that Russia is targeting west-backed rebel troops in Syria and may even end up killing CIA agents in the field. Russia insists that it only targets terrorist troops and demonstrated how the militants use mosques and other civilian objects to protect their... |
Numerous reports of civilian casualties caused by Russia have so far not been corroborated by any trustworthy sources. Footage and photos allegedly proving such allegations were disproven on many occasions as taken even before the campaign was launched. |
The Defense Ministry meanwhile was unexpectedly forthcoming by providing footage of the strikes and access to the Russian troops stationed in Syria. The military is dropping its old over-cautious stance on secrecy, and is trying to make the campaign as transparent as possible. |
After a week of fighting ISIS in Syria, Russia is escalating its effort. On Wednesday, the Russian Navy lent a hand to the campaign by firing dozens of cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea at terrorist targets in Syria. |
And Iraq may soon invite Russia to start attacking ISIS troops on Iraqi soil, stepping up the level of cooperation Baghdad has with Moscow, Damascus and Tehran. |
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That’s the title of this report by Rowan Scarborough in the Washington Times. But those who are concerned about the Gates nomination aren’t claiming that Gates is going to throw in the towel on the “terror war.” The main concerns are that Gates will push the administration towards throwing in the towel on Iraq and that... |
It may be that the administration was never going to take military action towards Iran. It may be that taking such action is a bad idea. But I see little merit in taking the military option off the table, so it seems less than ideal to have a Defense Secretary whose appointment can be viewed as doing just that. |
Chris Wondolowski scored his seventh goal of the season and moved within four of the MLS all-time record, helping the San Jose Earthquakes salvage a 1-1 draw against visiting Toronto FC on Saturday night. |
Wondolowski’s 77th-minute strike canceled out Lucas Janson’s first MLS goal in his league debut, which put Toronto FC ahead in the 59th minute. It was Wondolowski’s 141st career MLS goal. He’s chasing the 145 scored by record-holder Landon Donovan. |
Toronto (6-12-6, 24 points) nearly pulled off a victory despite four changes to the starting lineup from the team that secured the club’s third consecutive Canadian Championship on Wednesday night. |
The draw moved Toronto above Orlando City into ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, behind D.C. United on goal differential and still nine points beneath the playoff line with 10 games to play. |
Wondolowski entered the game in the 64th minute for San Jose (3-13-8, 17 points) and tied it with an opportunistic finish 13 minutes later. After running onto Nick Lima’s throughball, Wondolowski drove a low shot at goalkeeper Alexander Bono, who blocked it easily but couldn’t control. |
Wondolowski weaved around his defender and beat Bono to the rebound before lofting a clever chip over him into an open net. |
The 35-year-old striker wasn’t the only substitute to make an impact. Both Sebastian Giovinco and Gregory van der Wiel helped set up Janson’s opener just moments after coming into the game in the 58th minute. |
Giovinco corralled a pass in midfield, took the space in front of him and then sprayed the ball wide for van der Wiel, who in turn guided an inch-perfect cross in front of goal. On the other end was Janson at the back post, who smashed an easy finish into an open net beyond stranded goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell. |
San Jose carried play through most of the first half. |
Bono stood tall to deny Valeri Qazaishvili’s effort from a tight angle in the 22nd minute, then dove to push Magnus Eriksson’s first-time effort away from his lower-left corner. |
Ten minutes later, Eriksson had a chance to shoot on an open net but was denied by Justin Morrow’s desperate slide to deflect the effort over the bar. And Jahmir Hyka also shot high on a promising chance just before halftime. |
Fernando Forestieri has spoken for the first time about being hit with a ban after a pre-season friendly between Mansfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday erupted into a mass brawl. |
The Owls attacker says he is “very disappointed” with the Football Association who suspended him for three matches following a probe into events at Mansfield Town in July. |
Forestieri, who was also given a £25,000 fine when he was found guilty of violent conduct, claims it was Stags who instigated the trouble at the end of a 2-1 Wednesday defeat at the One Call Stadium. |
“I was very disappointed in this situation,” Forestieri told the Sheffield Star. |
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