Sunday, February 1

TSA Will Keep an Eye On Fans at Super Bowl

“The Transportation Security Administration says it will have several teams of behavior-detection officers working with local police in Tampa , Florida , as an added security measure for the high-profile game.”

Government to Nationalise Failing Private Schools

“Under the programme, private schools in England can convert to academy status by dropping fees and entry tests, and promising to comply with the admissions code and teach the core national curriculum.”

Taxation as Vandalism

By Lachlan Markay.

Government Blocks Release of Documents On Secret IP Enforcement Treaty

“Despite Obama's order for openness, Americans still kept in the dark about ACTA.”

Putin Calls for End of Dollar Stranglehold

“Hey, Mr. Putin, forget all this fancy prognosticating. How about keeping it simple. There is already a ready-made reserve currency: It's a market-based gold and silver standard.”

Stimulus: The Power of Names

By David Friedman.

FDA to Ban Painkiller Linked to Suicides

“The FDA advisory committee's recommendation of withdrawing Darvon or Darvocet, which is also known by its generic name propoxyphene, came 30 years after its ban was first sought by the consumers group Public Citizen.”

EU Aims to Swallow Iceland Before Its People Can Change Their Minds

Borders Shut, Cars Banned for Iraq Vote

“ Iraq will seal its borders, shut airports, ban vehicles and deploy thousands of security forces when people go to the polls Saturday to choose provincial leaders, officials said Monday.”

Jailtime Seems a Bit Harsh for Online Music Store Owners Who Didn't Get All the Right Licenses

New York Weighs Ban On Central Park Carriages

“New Yorkers are split over what to do about 220 of the city's most beloved urban animals -- the carriage horses that offer rides through Central Park .”

When Chicago Transit Authority Driver Runs Light, Taxpayers Pay

“Under a new CTA policy, the agency is paying the $100 fine for each red-light violation instead of requiring bus drivers who broke the law to hand over the cash.”

'Virtual Dome' Over Super Bowl Stadium

“And they'll keep a virtual eye on it all with a new, hi-tech tabletop map showing maneuverable, wide, aerial views - a Super Bowl first.”

Miniscule Motor Swims Through the Bloodstream

“The micro-motor would carry tiny cameras and sensor equipment and could access parts of the body, like a stroke-damaged artery in the brain, that are beyond the reach of catheters.”

How to Call the Police

NFL Scientists Discover Sissy Gene

“NFL Vice President of Operations Eric Wallingford declared: ‘Beginning this year, the league will provide free SISSY screening to any player who thinks he might be affected, or is otherwise concerned regarding his SISSY status. And naturally, anyone testing positive who wishes to be released from their contract is free to puss out.’”

Gravity Rides Everything

By Modest Mouse.

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