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- -07-31-05 NASA Ponders Hanging Strips on Discovery (CNN News)
"A couple of short strips of filler material dangling from Discovery's belly had NASA scrambling Sunday to determine whether the protrusions might endanger the space shuttle during re-entry and whether the astronauts might need to attempt a repair." 7-05
- Editorial: Stop Amendment That Strips Fundamental Rights (Center for Constitutional Rights)
"Last year the Supreme Court rejected the government's position that it can maintain a law-free zone at the Guantánamo Naval Base. The habeas corpus petitions on behalf of the men imprisoned in Guantánamo seek the most basic relief: a fair hearing with due process in federal court to challenge the factual and legal basis of their detention. Our system of justice is founded upon the notion that the Executive may not detain any individual without these fundamental protections. We are asking you to write your representatives to demand that they not to undo the work of the Supreme Court and that they uphold the rule of law and reject the Graham-Levin Amendment to the Military Authorization Bill."
Editor's Note: The purpose of the writ of habeas corpus is to release a person from unlawful imprisonment. The writ addresses whether lawful procedures were used to imprison the person, not whether the person is guilty of a crime. 12-05
- Ultraviolet Light: SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier (REI.com)
Costs around $150. "Requires no pumping, chemicals, test strips, extended time-keeping or filters; leaves no aftertaste, will not clog and does not require lubrication"
"Innovative SteriPEN system uses UV light rays instead of chemicals to purify water for drinking"
"Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays safely sterilize clear water by destroying protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), bacteria and even viruses"
"SteriPEN Adventurer is simple to use: Just press a button and gently agitate the water with a quick stir"
"Purifies 16 fl. oz. of water (cold or warm) in less than a minute, or 32 fl. oz. in a minute and a half"
"Small size fits most containers—use it in cups, mugs, water bottles and canteens"
"Carries easily in a shirt pocket"
"Solar battery charger also acts as a carrying case."
Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 10-07
- -10-04-08 Army Combat Unit Deployed Inside the USA (CNN News)
"The United States military's Northern Command, formed in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, is dedicating a combat infantry team to deal with catastrophes in the U.S., including terrorist attacks and natural disasters."
"The plan is drawing skepticism from some observers who are concerned that the unit has been training with equipment generally used in law enforcement, including beanbag bullets, Tasers, spike strips and roadblocks."
"Use of active-duty military as a domestic police force has been severely limited since passage of the Posse Comitatus Act following the Civil War." 10-08
- Diabetes Net
"The Diabetes Network provides extensive diabetes information, the latest research findings and great discounts on diabetes products. Visit the Diabetes Mall for great discounts on books, gram scales and many of your favorite blood glucose test strips, including WaveSense Presto, Freestyle, Ascensia Countour and many more." 10-09
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