Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the new head of the Democratic National Committee. He defeated contenders including Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler. "We got punched in the mouth in November," Martin said. "It's time to get off the mat, dust ourselves off and get back in this fight."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it had identified three cybersecurity risks associated with certain patient monitors from Contec and Epsimed and urged healthcare facilities to mitigate those risks.
One federal employee who spoke with NBC News said that the government workforce feels like they're being attacked regularly with "psychological warfare."
Andrew Kloster, who once proclaimed online he is a "raging misogynist," is now the general counsel for the Office of Personnel Management, an entity that oversees more than 2 million civilian federal workers. read more
As a bird flu outbreak escalates across the United States, the Trump administration has paused the release of key public health studies, stalling research that could provide insight into how the virus spreads to animals and people. read more
The role of the conservative elite in the Nazi rise to power
www.theholocaustexplained.org
... The conservative elite were the old ruling class and new business class in Weimar Germany. Throughout the 1920s they became increasingly frustrated with the Weimar Republic's continuing economic and political instability, their lack of real power and the rise of communism. They believed that a return to authoritarian rule was the only stable future for Germany which would protect their power and money.
The first move towards this desired authoritarian rule was Hindenburg's increasing use of Article 48 . Between 1925-1931 Article 48 was used a total of 16 times. In 1931 alone this rose to 42 uses, in comparison to only 35 Reichstag laws being passed in the same year. In 1932, Article 48 was used 58 times.
The conservative elite's second move towards authoritarian rule was helping the Nazi Party to gain power. The conservative elite and the Nazi Party had a common enemy -- the political left . ...
@#99 ... There will be a lot of focus on how this particular airport has been operated. Very heavy traffic. Very tight operating parameters. ...
A shorter commute: Lawmakers, lobbyists argued over adding flights at busy Reagan airport
www.usatoday.com
... An intense lobbying campaign played out over the last two years over whether to allow additional flights out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the scene of the catastrophic mid-air collision Wednesday night.
The number of flights at Reagan National is capped because of its congestion.
But lawmakers have an interest in boosting direct flights to their states " for themselves and their constituents " because the airport is more convenient to downtown than Dulles International Airport, which is also managed by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Ultimately, five new flights were approved last year but have yet to begin. ...
More convenient, over safety?
Reminds me of ...
Security Concerns Over Hacking Of Pacemakers, Other Implanted Medical Devices (2015)
www.cbsnews.com
... Internet-connected medical implants, like pacemakers, are more common than ever. So, can they be hacked?
A new report in the Journal Science suggests that could be the case. They're wondering if common medical devices, like pacemakers, pain pumps and glucose monitors, could be hacked, causing harm or even death to those who use them.
Many of these devices connect with a hand-held controller over short distances using Bluetooth. Often, either the controller of the devices or the device itself is connected to the Internet by means of WiFi so that data can go to clinicians and the clinicians can review it.
Security really has not been a focus of the FDA or device makers -- they're looking at reliability and safety.
Now, if you think it can't happen, back in 2007, Vice President Dick Cheyney's cardiologist disabled the wireless functionality of his pacemaker because of just that fear. ...
@#4 ... Yep... giving women the vote... even giving blacks and browns the vote? Big mistakes!
The biggest mistakes may have been Teddy Roosevelt breaking up the Oligarch's Monopolies. How dare he! Putting the People before the very wealthy. Who does that?
And then FDR dares to level the playing field just a bit by actually taxing millionaires. Who does he think he is? ...
Depeche Mode - People Are People (1984)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
[Verse 1: Dave Gahan]
So we're different colours and we're different creeds
And different people have different needs
It's obvious you hate me, though I've done nothing wrong
I've never even met you, so what could I have done?
[Pre-Chorus: Martin L. Gore]
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
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@#26 ... The elites in the ruling caste put a higher priority on ruthlessly enforcing a meaningless and insignificant gesture rather than keeping life saving medicine affordable for all. ...
Oh, your comment may refer to the billionaires that Pres Trump is promoting to governing status?
And the wealthy behind private equity, who seem to be most concerned about extracting the most amount of money from the healthcare system?
Private Equity in Health Care Shown to Harm Patients, Degrade Care and Drive Hospital Closures
www.budget.senate.gov