Sunday, June 3, 2012

News Spotting: 6/3/2012

News spotting! Here's a rundown of news spotted today, June 3rd 2012. (Links)



This article is updated throughout the day with zippy one liners as the news rolls in.






Understanding cyberspace is key to defending against digital attacks

From The Washinton Post


It's just so big!
The Washington Post states the obvious, repeatedly.  They're a bit late on the Stuntex news, and I'd be a bit more forgiving if the article wasn't so poorly sourced.  C'mon guys, just 'cause you have a big name, it doesn't mean you get away with not citing sources.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/understanding-cyberspace-is-key-to-defending-against-digital-attacks/2012/06/02/gJQAsIr19U_story_1.html




Google News Founder: To invent the future, news industry must hire ‘restless agents of change’

From Poynter
http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/top-stories/175859/krishna-bharat-news-industry-futuremust-hire-restless-agents-of-change/


"As consumers have access to vast troves of news information from all over the world, Bharat urged news editorial teams to provide a guide to content, not just produce content. “Creation and curation should be the fundamental activities for your editorial team,” he said." - by Sarah Wachter


Bharat speaks at the News World Summit as a part of the Global Editors Network


http://www.news-worldsummit.org/2012/


http://www.globaleditorsnetwork.org/


Sourced NYTimes use of Google+
https://plus.google.com/107096716333816995401/posts/U3k71N7kew4


Europe, pressed by Germany, mulls major step towards ‘fiscal union’

From National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/03/europe-pressed-by-germany-mulls-major-step-towards-fiscal-union/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter


Taking a look at the impact of sweeping financial reform in Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for changes that would require an "unprecedented loss of sovereignty".  Can Mediterranean members of the keep up?


Europe mulls major step towards "fiscal union"

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/03/us-eurozone-union-idUSBRE85207J20120603
From Reuters


It's the same damn article that was in the National Post. 

Venus to eclipse Earth next week, 1st time in more than a century

From Straits Times


OOOooOOOoo Pretty. 


The 2012 Transit of Venus

Former car czar Rattner defends Obama economy



8 People die in drug violence in Mexican Pacific resort city
From Fox Latino

Read more: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/06/03/8-people-die-in-drug-violence-in-mexican-pacific-resort-city/#ixzz1wkCswF5R

Clinton steps up pressure on Russia on Syria

From Fox Boston


Not all gloom and doom for Indian economy;improvement likely: Survey
From India Economic Times




The decline and fall of Hosni Mubarak
One year on, Ahram Online remembers the run up to the ouster of Egypt's most infamous president and the fate of his still ongoing trial
From Ahram Online


Why Science Education Won't Solve Our Climate Problems

From Mother Jones


Cannibals In The News: Five Bizarre Acts Of Human Flesh Eating In One Week

From Huffington Post


Mass protest against Mubarak trial verdict called for Tuesday
From Ahram Online


From Think Progress


How To Spot Twitter Propaganda: Study

From Huffington Post


Hosni Mubarak verdict adds to tension before Egypt vote

From National Post


Passenger plane crashes in Nigeria's largest city
From Associated Press




Conditions favourable for onset of monsoon: Met office
From Times of India


Fehrnstrom, Cutter spar on Romney's Massachusetts record

From Politico


Egyptians overseas start voting for president Sunday
From Ahram Online


The BBC must not act as the palace’s cheerleader-in-chief

From New Statesman

In Wis. gubernatorial recall, Barrett upbeat despite polls

From Washington Times



Employers Struggle To Fill Jobs Amid Talent Shortage, Says Manpower Survey

From Huffington Post


Removal of billions of gallons of water from the earth’s surface arouses new opposition to fracking

From Ohio.com


Monsanto connected to at least 200,000 suicides in India throughout past decade
From Natural News

http://www.naturalnews.com/030913_Monsanto_suicides.html#ixzz1wkKED2EU

Criminal prosecution of Monsanto for biopiracy confirmed

From GM Watch



Luka Rocco Magnotta murder case has disturbing resemblance to Hollywood thriller ‘Basic Instinct’

From National Post


No respite for pope as more documents leaked

From Reuters


After gory incidents, online 'zombie' talk grows
From Associated Press


Is Exercise Harmful for Some People?


Q&A with Professor Michael Golden: Tackling malnutrition in Mauritania


When will Russia change its stance on Syria?

Paris police search for Canada killing suspect


A New Metaphor for Your Career


Passenger plane 'crashes into building in Lagos'


How not to write about Africa in 2012 – a beginner's guide


RNC chair Reince Priebus: Obama hasn't followed through on promises


The promised gas revolution can do the environment more good than harm


The “golden age of gas” could be cleaner than greens think


A gas revolution in Australia’s heartlands creates divisions






Win or Lose on June 5, Advocates Agree Wisconsin Progressive Movement Must Continue


Toronto Eaton Centre shooting: Second round of gunfire ‘seemed kind of crazy’


Target Sells T-Shirts To Raise Money For Group Working To Defeat Gay Marriage Ban In Minnesota


New charge against Mubarak's sons as protests grow


153 people feared dead in Nigerian plane crash


Bowling for Peace: Why an Afghan Woman Risked Her Life to Bring Bowling to Afghanistan


Armies of India, Pak biggest hurdle in solving Siachen: Pak minister

3 Years After Taxpayer Bailout, Bank of America Ships Jobs Overseas



‘For Going Against God’s Will’ Catholic Hospital Denies Gay Man HIV Meds


Egypt crisis: Shafiq condemns presidential rival Mursi


Euro Zone Nears Moment of Truth on Staying Together


Occupy Buffalo convinces city to withdraw $45 million from JPMorgan


Scott Brown challenges Elizabeth Warren to debate


'It was not necessary to kill Gaddafi'

Wisconsin’s Peter Pan progressivism


Untangling a Rape Case in Crown Heights


Zombie Apocalypse! 411 On Bath Salt Drugs (DETAILS)

Trans activist Gunner Scott says, despite increased visibility, it’s still dangerous to be transgender in America
From The Boston Phoenix
http://thephoenix.com/boston/life/139051-trans-activist-gunner-scott-says-despite-increase/#ixzz1wkcsLbFU


Thousands Rally in Toronto as Solidarity for Quebec Spreads Like Wildfire


Cyprus would seek EU bailotut money 'if necessary'


Russian rivers are clogged with frozen oil


OC Family Evicted Into Homelessness, Including A Child With Cancer (VIDEO)


Leaked documents reveal UK fight to dilute EU green energy targets



Japanese protest outside prime ministers office on Friday – More than half of residents near Ohi still opposed to restar


Israeli officials may have less to fear coming to UK but uncomfortable questions remain


Whitewater-Baldy Fire In New Mexico Studied For Forest Management


Local Official: 5,000,000 Bq/kg and no decontamination — We can’t eat food grown here, but we are forced to live here


Council of the EU energy efficiency directive


Response of big six energy suppliers to EU directive


Obama ordered Stuxnet cyber attack on Iran: Report
From PressTV



Can GMO Mosquitoes Save You From Dengue?


Mastro mystery: Aging ex-magnate nears 1 year on the lam




Japan’s obsession with restarting Ohi reactors lacks “scientific basis”


Passenger plane carrying 147 crashes into downtown building in Nigeria’s largest city


Commercial property professionals expect values to climb


Vatican In Need of Reform- Not US Catholic Nuns
From Politico News

http://www.politicolnews.com/vatican-in-need-of-reform-not-us-catholic-nuns/#ixzz1wkkS4vXk

SYRIAN PRESIDENT ASSAD COMPARES HIMSELF TO A ‘DOCTOR’ ‘SAVING THE PATIENT’ |
From Think Progress


http://thinkprogress.org/security/2012/06/03/494184/assad-doctor-patient/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter




Would King Have Evolved on Gay Rights?



The rise of the 'narciss-ome'


BP investors in line for £10bn windfall from sale of TNK-BP stake


UK comments on Council of the EU's 2050 draft energy proposals



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