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Drone Maker Uses Boston Marathon Tragedy as 'Sales Pitch'

John McKay — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:27:44 +0000

Less than a week after the tragedies at the Boston Marathon and the city-wide lockdown in search of terror suspects, the nation's largest manufacturer of drones used the situation as a sales pitch!

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You Can Respond – Comment on Federal Mid Columbia Traffic Drone Program

John McKay — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:00:49 +0000

By now, many of you are not pleased with the idea of a federal drone overseeing, and even controlling traffic in the Mid-Columbia. Here's where you can go to voice your opinion.

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New Federal Bill Could Bring Drones to Columbia Basin? New Technology Could "Slow Down" Your Car!

John McKay — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:00:30 +0000

A new Federal committee could result in federal traffic drones being spotted in the skies of the Mid-Columbia.

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WA Legislature Won't Restrict Drones? Seattle City Council Will

John McKay — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:54:19 +0000

Never mind a bill to regulate the use of drones never made it to a vote in the state legislature.

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Washington Legislature Kills Bill Regulating Use of Drones

John McKay — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:00:16 +0000

Despite significant support from both parties and many other groups, the bill didn't even make it to a vote.

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New Homeland Security Drones Can Target Citizens With Guns & Track Cellphone Signal

John McKay — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:00:18 +0000

According to the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and CNET, new documents have been obtained showing the drone requirements for Homeland Security's new Predator B fleet.

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Guess What Drones Might Be Used for Next? Have You Seen This Dog?

John McKay — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:18:47 +0000

According to an ABC News report, drones might be used for a myriad of tasks and some might seem bizarre.

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No Drones Over Seattle – City Cancels Program and Returns Unit to Supplier!

John McKay — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:52:41 +0000

Citing a backlash from the community and questions over privacy, Seattle has scrubbed its surveillance program.

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Homeland Security Developing Underwater Drones Shaped Like Fish & Beetles!

John McKay — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:05:16 +0000

Some remarkable drones are being developed and actively tested.

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Pennsylvania Hunters Shoot Down Drone Used By Animal Rights Activists

John McKay — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:07:43 +0000

Hunters, 1; animal rights activists, 0.

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Can Drones Fry Computers With Microwave Blasts? Yup!

John McKay — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:52:40 +0000

Technological warfare has been taken up a notch.

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Controversial Bumper Stickers Might Make Feds Think You're a Threat

John McKay — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:30:40 +0000

According to a newly-leaked federal report, controversial bumper stickers may put you in a group of people the feds think is "dangerous" -- maybe even a domestic terrorist.

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Ogden Police Want Blimp for Surveillance – FAA Says No for Now

John McKay — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:46:38 +0000

Saying they need it to monitor "suspicious activity," the Ogden Police want a blimp.

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Mexican Drug Cartels Using Drones To Scout Border Crossings?

John McKay — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:30:35 +0000

Drones have become almost an everyday part of life now (not the kind Mark Levin speaks of - the robotic flying kind!) - and that includes use by the "bad" guys.

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US Citizens Considered 'Targets' If They Embrace Terrorism Overseas

John McKay — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:00:36 +0000

In a startling move that angered some activist groups, The Obama Administration's lawyers confirmed that if US Citizens embrace terrorism or it's activities against the US, they will be considered 'targets'

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