NYTimes documenting the decade

posted by Matt

First posted: December 30, 2009 at 11:00 am | Updated: December 30, 2009 at 11:00 am

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The New York Times created a great feature of user-generated photos documenting the decade pertaining to everything from President Obama’s Inauguration to immigration.

Check it out here.

Census Bureau specialist wants Latinos to participate in upcoming census

posted by Romina

First posted: December 29, 2009 at 1:46 pm | Updated: December 29, 2009 at 1:46 pm

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From a radio booth in east Charlotte, Roberto Belen, a specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, is  reaching out to listeners of Spanish-language radio. His message to an audience often wary of government: Don’t be afraid to be counted.

Read more at: The Charlotte Observer

Airports Slow to Receive Whole-Body Imaging Scanners

posted by Matt

First posted: December 29, 2009 at 9:12 am | Updated: December 29, 2009 at 9:12 am

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Only 19 U.S. airports have received sophisticated imaging machines that can detect explosives hidden in clothing.

Security experts say the scanners may be the best defense in stopping attacks such as an attempt to bomb a Detroit-bound aircraft Christmas Day.

The Transportation Security Administration wants to install more of the devices, known as whole-body imaging scanners, but the agency has met resistance from civil liberties groups, passengers and some members of Congress.

Read the rest at NBC DFW.

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