Pat H

Pat H

Foreclosure fraud: Fannie Mae ignored warnings for years

In 2003, Nye Lavelle, a rich Florida businessman who had spent years investigating the mortgage industry following his own experience with foreclosure on a family-owned property, made a list of what he found wrong and shared it with the nation’s…

Back in the TSA*

Checking back with the TSA, here are the accomplishments on their list for the period between January 23rd and 29th, 2012: 2 artfully concealed prohibited items found at checkpoints 31 firearms found at checkpoints 0 passengers arrested after investigation of suspicious behavior or fraudulent…

Nanotube paint: looking for trouble

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have just announced the development of a new paint that can spot movement in large structures like bridges, mines and tunnels and alert authorities before there is a serious problem. It’s made from aligned…

Mobile phones: you never have to shop alone

According to a study just released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 1/3 of adult shoppers used their cell phones to check reviews and/or compare prices while shopping in a physical store during the recent holiday season. (And…