In an effort to combat credit card fraud credit firm Visa in on the way to phasing out signature authorizations for purchases. In 2013, personal identification numbers (PIN) will be used instead. Visa will also increase the inventory of chip implanted cards and readers that are in use at some retailers now. Click below for more info. Funk Flex
Rev. Jesse Jackson Arrested During Protest Against Bain Capital
Reverend Jesse Jackson was arrested earlier today while protesting with workers from a plant in Illinois. The manufacturer, owned by Bain Capital, is being shuttered for one in China. Mitt Romney is a former employee of Bain Capital, who has a dark reputation of shuttering U.S. entities by draining assets and leaving the company on the hook for any arising debts. Click below to read more. Funk Flex
North Korean Dictator Annihilates Minister And Anyone Else In His Way
Kim Jong-un, son and successor of deceased dictator Kim Jong-il, far right, has ordered the purging of government officials who threaten his reign. Kim’s lastest victim was vice-minister of the army due to what some would call celebrating the life of the deceased. Kim Chol was executed by explosive so no trace would be left behind. Click below for more info. Funk Flex
D.C. Speeding Camera Issues 116,734 In Two Years
The District of Columbia is set to net $11.6 million from a speeding camera located on New York Avenue. Red light and speeding violation cameras are advertised as a deterrent to reckless driving although some believe it is a under-handed move to get in the taxpayers’ pocket. Click below to read more. Funk Flex
GOP Strikes Again-Candidate Believes Pregnancy Via Rape Is Gift From God
Republican Senate Candidate Richard Mourdock stated a life created as the result of rape is “something that God intended to happen.” This comes weeks after Missouri Senate Candidate Republican Representative Todd Akin said “legitimate rape” rarely leads to pregnancy. It seems abortion is a subject the GOP should leave alone. Click below to read more. Funk Flex
Colombian Transit Guard Defends His Post
A group of Colombian teens were defeated by a station guard as they attempted to board without paying the fare. The lone guard held his own with only a baton for defense. The teens eventually gave up and probably walked home. Click below to see the video. Funk Flex
