Google Earth is facing legal action from the Israeli village of Kiryat Yam, which is demanding it remove information about the town being constructed over the ruins of an Arab village. The villagers deny the historical fact that their town was built on the site following the displacement of the Arab population. Apparently, the plight of Arab refugees must be wiped from the Google world as well. Embrace the truthiness.

You may have missed this story from several days ago: Peace Corps volunteers have been asked by US officials to risk their safety and violate the espionage laws of their host countries by spying on Venezuelans and Cubans. You’re next Boy Scouts.

Researchers have developed a microfiber that can generate enough power to run a cell phone thanks to the semiconductive properties of zinc oxide nanowires. Movement of the wearer causes the fabric to produce an electrical current. This advancement could really change the world. It’s just a shame that their first test subject was electrocuted to death after she entered a wet t-shirt contest.

Edward Markey, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, has a fucking long title. He’s also introduced a bill to further Net neutrality, despite the difficulty in protecting such a large series of tubes from clogs. Me thinks a dump truck model would be much more practical.