March 2012 Hottest March Since 1895 !!

March 2012 Hottest March Since 1895 --Over 15,000 high temperature records broken in March 09 Apr 2012 If you thought spring may have been a little too fast, you are probably right. According to the National Climatic Data Center, the United States recorded the warmest winter on record dating back to 1895. Overall, the NCDC said more than 15,000 high temperature records were broken in March. The average temperature was 51.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which was 8.6 degrees above the 20th century average and 0.5 degrees warmer than the previous warmest March in 1910. Overall, the first quarter of 2012 was the warmest on record.

Navy simulated Virginia Beach jet crash in December drill By Lori Price, http://www.legitgov.org/ 09 Apr 2012 On 15 December 2011, the US Navy simulated a jet crash near Old Pungo Ferry Road in Virginia Beach. It was deemed a 'mishap drill.'

Large wildfire burning at Brookhaven National Lab, spreading east 09 Apr 2012 (NY) A large wildfire is reportedly burning on the property of Brookhaven National Lab in Upton. BNL and Ridge fire departments have called in Wading River, Rocky Point, Manorville and Riverhead fire departments on mutual aid to fight the fire. There are fire department radio reports the fire is now burning outside the lab property as well, moving east  toward Wading River Manor Road. Fire police, county police and Riverhead Town police are closing area roads to traffic.

Total gas leak: Fish tests to reveal full extent of gas leak toxins 10 Apr 2012 The results of tests on the first samples of fish recovered from the North Sea in the vicinity of the uncontrolled Elgin gas leak could be made public as early as today. Scientists from the government's marine laboratory in Aberdeen have begun studying samples of a range of species of fish and prawns for traces of hydrocarbon contamination. The fish samples, together with water and sediment samples, were taken from the sea near Total's Elgin platform at the weekend.

Trayvon Martin case: special prosecutor decides not to use grand jury --

'There will be no further comment from this office.'

09 Apr 2012 The special prosecutor investigating Trayvon Martin's death has decided against using a grand jury to determine whether any charges should be brought in connection with the Florida teenager's killing. A statement released by Angela Corey's office on Monday did not give a reason for the decision. "From the moment she was assigned, Corey noted she may not need a grand jury," the statement said. Martin, 17, was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, on 26 February by a self-declared neighbourhood watch captain, George Zimmerman.

Trayvon Martin: Protesters march to L.A. City Hall 09 Apr 2012 Marchers were moving through the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Monday evening to protest the shooting of black Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. The Los Angeles Police Department warned that some streets between Pershing Square and downtown L.A. could be closed during the march, which runs from 5th and Hill streets to Spring and 1st streets. The march was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The march was one of several in Los Angeles and other cities in recent weeks.

Trayvon Martin: Day of Outrage - 10 April --We Are All Trayvon Martin By revcom.us 09 April 2012 The murder of Trayvon Martin stings. It is an outrage on top of countless outrages. And it is right, and inspiring, that in Sanford, Florida-and all over—people are determined that this is not gonna go down... This time people are breaking through the fear that the murder of so many Black youth by police (or wannabe police) is supposed to instill and enforce.

The hoodie has become a badge of honor

. How is it that in this day and age, the murder of Trayvon Martin is not an isolated incident but yet another in a long line of killing Black people, especially youth? It is because these crimes are encouraged, carried out, and justified by a system... Make APRIL 10 a DAY OF OUTRAGE! Seize the time, wherever and whenever there is a chance, to act with daring and creativity.

New Haven Occupiers Lose Court Battle 09 Apr 2012 A federal judge decided on Monday afternoon that Occupy New Haven protesters must leave the New Haven Green by noon on Tuesday. The protesters, believed to live in one of the last Occupy encampments in New England, have been living on the Green for 176 days and have recently been in a battle with the city. The New Haven Green is privately owned but maintained by the city. During the last hearing, the judge granted a temporary restraining order, prohibiting the city from clearing Occupiers from the New Haven Green until at least today.

Netflix creates pro-SOPA super PAC? 10 Apr 2012 As US lawmakers continue to consider anti-piracy legislation in Congress, they may have found an ally in Netflix. Allegedly the streaming content giant has created its own super PAC, whose main goal is to promote SOPA-like legislation. At the dawn of the SOPA scandal, Netflix was among the entertainment industry titans to support the proposed bill, only to alter their stance as "neutral" amid massive public backlash. With other Internet services and service providers still throwing their weight behind the newest anti-piracy bills, however, Netflix is expected to follow suit, and maybe use more than just urging to influence lawmakers.