Infectious Diseases on the Rise

Takeaway quote…
“There were nearly 1,300 cases of measles in the U.S. through November, That’s the largest number in 27 years. There were no deaths but about 120 people ended up in the hospital.

This from a disease that vaccines had essentially purged from the country for a decade.

“How can we have gone from eliminating the disease to reviving a disease? It’s mind-shattering that we would go in that direction,” said U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., who heads a congressional subcommittee that oversees public health spending.

‘Tough year’ for measles and other infectious diseases in US

FBI Warning

I’ve been ranting about this for years, but few consumers seem to care. Now the FBI feels obliged to warn you.

Now even the FBI is warning about your smart TV’s security

NOTE – I am posting the Yahoo link to the article rather than the original, because, believe it or not, Yahoo has less annoying ads.

Oh, and as long as we’re on the subject Big Brother watching you…
China launches mandatory face scans for mobile users

Enjoy the Brave New World

Mission to Europa

Europa, a moon of Jupiter, is thought to be one of the few places in the solar system where life could develop.

Hot Damn, We’re Going To Europa