After Freedom Industries, West Virginia Now Polluted By ‘Patriot’ Coal Waste Spill – Video

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Libya: Three years on, Gaddafi-era laws used to clamp down on free expression

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Mounting curbs on freedom of expression are threatening the rights Libyans sought to gain by overthrowing Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi, said Amnesty International ahead of the third anniversary of the 2011 Libyan uprising.

In the latest move to stifle dissent across Libya, the authorities have consolidated a Gaddafi-era law that criminalizes insults to the state, its emblem or flag. The amended version of Article 195 of the Penal Code outlaws all criticism of the 17 February Revolution or insults to officials. An almost identical law drafted under al-Gaddafi banned all acts regarded as an attack against the Great Fateh Revolution and its leader.

Three years ago Libyans took to the streets to demand greater freedom, not another authoritarian rule, said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director at Amnesty International.

What is the difference between not being able to criticize al-Gaddafis Al-Fateh Revolution or the '17 February Revolution? Behind both is the idea that expression is limited and some issues of taboo.

At this rate the Libyan authorities are headed down a dangerous path. The amendment is nothing more than a semantic alteration - substituting the name of one revolution with another. It is a copy and paste job of legislation from the Gaddafi-era and a flagrant attempt to undermine freedom of expression. The article should be repealed immediately.

Following the end of the Libyan conflict, Article 195 remained in force until its amendment on 5 February. Under the amended provision anyone who publicly insults the legislative, executive or judicial authorities can be punished with a prison term ranging from three to 15 years.

The law also criminalizes insults against members of the General National Congress (GNC), Libyas interim parliament, who voted on the amendment.

Muammar al-Gaddafi routinely used repressive legislation to silence his critics and political opponents. To replace these with carbon-copy laws is a clear betrayal of the aspirations of the 17 February Revolution, said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui.

In a constitutional declaration adopted shortly before Colonel al-Gaddafis ousting in August 2011 Libyas transitional authorities promised to guarantee the right to freedom of expression.

Instead of strengthening protections for freedom of expression the authorities have persisted to use al-Gaddafis repressive laws. Last year the previous version of the same article was used to prosecute Amara al-Khattabi, a journalist who published a list of 84 judges whom he alleged were corrupt. His trial is ongoing.

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Only Genuine Augmented Reality (AR) Eyewear App To Deliver Richest Experience For Motorcyclists

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Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) February 13, 2014

LASTER Technologies, creator of the SeeThru Augmented Reality (AR) eyewear, and geo-location expert Eco&Logic announced the development of an AR app that will allow motorcyclists to, for the first time, enjoy genuine augmented reality capabilities that will increase safety and efficiency of their travels on the road and off.

By using the app with LASTERs SeeThru eyewear, riders will be able to:

Weve captured the excitement of augmented reality and combined it with the real world needs of the road to create the motorcyclists ultimate riding experience, said Zile Liu, CEO and founder of LASTER Technologies. With Ecos geo-local expertise and SeeThru eyewear we can deliver on the promise of travel thats more safe, informative and fun. Its no longer about getting from point A to point B. Its delivering the experience of a lifetime and deep information every time you get on your bike.

LASTER Technologies SeeThru eyewear provides the only genuine Augmented Reality wireless eyewear on the market, so wearers see the real world through their own eyes rather than through the lens of a camera. AR content is displayed via SeeThru, within the wearers natural field of vision, allowing them to experience AR content unadulterated by a camera. A video of the app is available.

Providing a larger field of view and higher quality images than other glass products, SeeThru also displays data in front of the vieweravoiding the awkward looking up and to the right that other glasses require. This allows for a higher quality viewing experience that not only enhances visibility, but makes for safer driving.

LASTER SeeThru uses GPS location information coupled with accurate, built-in sensors (gyroscopes, accelerometer and a compass) to detect orientation and position determining exactly where the wearer is and in which direction they are looking. And LASTER SeeThru does all of this without a socially invasive camera, ensuring privacy for the rider and others around them. The GPS app will be available in the summer of 2014 via the LASTER website (http://www.laster.fr)

SeeThru glasses can be acquired for as little as $349. The Kickstarter page can be found at http://www.laster.fr/kickstarter. A developer SDK is available immediately by going to the LASTER website at http://www.laster.fr/sdk

About LASTER Technologies Founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France and Sunnyvale, California, LASTER Technologies was the first manufacturer to introduce the concept of the consumer augmented reality experience. LASTER SeeThru gives wearers the only genuine AR product on the market, delivering higher definition and quality than any other wireless eyewear manufacturer, at an affordable price. LASTERs world-leading engineers are wearable device experts specialized in optics, opto-mechanics and computer vision. LASTER licenses their patented core technology to other glass manufacturers. Enterprise customers include medium and large corporations and several branches of the military. Get more information at http://www.laster.fr.

About Eco & Logic Eco & Logic is a company founded in February 2010 by Isabelle Colin and Luc Chanson, both from the world of mobility management, with the support of Philippe Streiff, former Formula 1 driver. Eco & Logic is specialized in last generation geo-localization solutions and applications for professional carriers, drivers and motorcyclists. Eco & Logic offers GPS based geo-localization optimization engine and dedicated software for professionals and consumers.

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Suspected 'Cyborg' bank robber arrested

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Bank surveillance photo of the so-called Cyborg Bandit. (FBI photo)

The FBI and local law enforcement agencies today announced the arrest of a 44-year-oldEverettman suspected to be a serial bank robber.

The man is believed to be responsible for30 bank robberies in King and Snohomish counties, according to the FBI.The robbersdisguises while carrying out the stickups have earned him two nicknames: Cyborg Bandit and Elephant Man Bandit.

During the course of the investigation, law enforcementidentified a van they believed was associated with the bank robber, the FBI said in a news release.

Around 2 p.m. yesterday,the van was spotted near the Key Bank branch on 25th Avenue Northeast in Seattles University District neighborhood, the FBI said.A man inside the van appeared to watch the bank for two hours before he was observed putting on a mask and entering the bank.

Key Bank reported a robbery by a masked man around 4:30 p.m., according to the FBI. Detectives were waiting for the man when he left the bank.

Detectives also served a search warrant at his North Everett home and recovered evidence that supports proceeding with the investigation, the FBI said.

The get-up that earned the bank robber the nickname Elephant Man Bandit. (FBI photo)

During some bank robberies, the robber covered his face with a metallic-like textured fabric, earning him the nickname Cyborg Bandit.Investigators also nicknamed him the Elephant Man Robber because at times he covered his head with a shirt or other material with two small eye holes and resembled the character from the 1980 David Lynch movie The Elephant Man.

The FBI frequently gives bank robbers nicknames to keep them in the public eye.In addition to banks in Seattle, the suspect is believed to be responsible for robberies in Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Woodinville, Everett, Mukilteo, Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Marysville and Shoreline.

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Cyborg Bandit caught, wanted for bank robberies in two counties, three in Bothell

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Seattle Safe Streets Task Force officers arrested a man whom they believe is both the Cyborg Bandit and the Elephant Man serial bank robbers.

The task force arrested a 44-year-old Everett man immediately after he exited a Key Bank in the University District of Seattle on Feb. 11 shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Task force investigators nicknamed the bank robber, who wore a metallic-like, textured fabric over his face, the Cyborg Bandit because of the materials similar appearance to cyborgs and Cylons in science fiction productions. Investigators nicknamed the bank robber who covered his head with a shirt or other material bearing two small eye holes the Elephant Man Bandit because of the similarity to a character in a movie of the same name. Combining bank robberies attributed to each nicknamed robber, investigators believe the subject in custody may be responsible for 30 bank robberies throughout King and Snohomish Counties, including three in Bothell.

All three robberies in Bothell took place at a Whidbey Island Bank with the first occurring on March 29, second on July 5 and third on Oct. 23

Through the lengthy, joint investigation with partners across the two counties, investigators identified a van they believed was associated with the Cyborg Bandit. The van with a lone, white, male driver began to drive around the Key Bank on 25th Avenue NE in the University District of Seattle. After two hours of surveillance, he was observed putting on a mask and entering the bank around 2 p.m. Key Bank reported a robbery by a masked man around 4:30 p.m. When the previously observed individual exited the bank, task force agents arrested the man on probable cause.

A search warrant was immediately sought for the subjects North Everett residence. The Everett Police Department served the search warrant at approximately midnight on Feb. 12 with the assistance of the task force and other FBI personnel. Investigators recovered sufficient evidence to support proceeding with the investigation.

The task force continues to investigate the bank robberies attributed to the Cyborg Bandit and/or the Elephant Man.

The bank robberies usually took place in the late afternoon and the subject generally wore latex gloves and covered his face.

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force includes members from the FBI, Auburn Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, King County Sheriffs Office and Seattle Police Department. This joint investigation also combines the investigative and analytic expertise of the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office and Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Shoreline police departments.

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Cyborg Bandit caught, wanted for bank robberies in two counties, Kirkland

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Seattle Safe Streets Task Force officers arrested a man whom they believe is both the Cyborg Bandit and the Elephant Man serial bank robbers.

The task force arrested a 44-year-old Everett man immediately after he exited a Key Bank in the University District of Seattle on Feb. 11 shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Task force investigators nicknamed the bank robber, who wore a metallic-like, textured fabric over his face, the Cyborg Bandit because of the materials similar appearance to cyborgs and Cylons in science fiction productions. Investigators nicknamed the bank robber who covered his head with a shirt or other material bearing two small eye holes the Elephant Man Bandit because of the similarity to a character in a movie of the same name. Combining bank robberies attributed to each nicknamed robber, investigators believe the subject in custody may be responsible for 30 bank robberies throughout King and Snohomish Counties, including the Totem Lake Wells Fargo in Kirkland on Nov. 30, 2013.

Through the lengthy, joint investigation with partners across the two counties, investigators identified a van they believed was associated with the Cyborg Bandit. The van with a lone, white, male driver began to drive around the Key Bank on 25th Avenue NE in the University District of Seattle. After two hours of surveillance, he was observed putting on a mask and entering the bank around 2 p.m. Key Bank reported a robbery by a masked man around 4:30 p.m. When the previously observed individual exited the bank, task force agents arrested the man on probable cause.

A search warrant was immediately sought for the subjects North Everett residence. The Everett Police Department served the search warrant at approximately midnight on Feb. 12 with the assistance of the task force and other FBI personnel. Investigators recovered sufficient evidence to support proceeding with the investigation.

The task force continues to investigate the bank robberies attributed to the Cyborg Bandit and/or the Elephant Man.

The bank robberies usually took place in the late afternoon and the subject generally wore latex gloves and covered his face.

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force includes members from the FBI, Auburn Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, King County Sheriffs Office and Seattle Police Department. This joint investigation also combines the investigative and analytic expertise of the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office and Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Shoreline police departments.

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