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FEMA Wants Aid Back
Reuters- Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is seeking $4.7 million from 2,044 people, telling them in a form letter that they have four months to repay or set up a payment plan. Ineffective government spending at its finest. -Shlok … Continue reading
Pentagon Continues Worrying About China
WaTimes – The Pentagon is engaged in an extensive buildup of military forces in Asia as part of a covert strategy to strengthen and position U.S. and allied forces to deter — or defeat — China. The buildup includes changes … Continue reading
Iraqi Kidnapping
Reuters – About 20,000 people, nearly half of them women and children, have been kidnapped throughout the country since the beginning of the year, according to a survey conducted by several local NGOs. I am skeptical about the number, regardless … Continue reading
Internet Map
Ben Worthen of the CIO Blogs has an interesting map of the Internet. We need more structures (and cool maps) like this. It would be interesting to see physical flows of connectivity to various regions of both the country and … Continue reading
Iraq Displacement II
WaTimes – An issue I have been watching – In the three weeks from March 22 to April 15, the number of displaced people tripled from an estimated 23,000 to more than 69,000 people, Mr. Hakki said. By yesterday, the … Continue reading