BioSentral

Anarchists Propose $50 Million Deal On Convention - A group of anarchists said it will drop its plans to disrupt the Democratic National Convention if Denver invests a $50 million federal grant in the community rather than spend it on security. [thedenverchannel.com]

U.S. security linked to our ability to withstand shortages - Carl Etnier, Barre Montpelier Times Argus. Domestic security, energy efficiency, renewables, and international security are interrelated. Domestic security is enhanced by designing "resilient communities," communities that continue to function when cut off from external energy sources. [EnergyBulletin.net]

Security contractor in Baghdad shooting is flying high - Blackwater, whose guards were involved in a shooting that left at least 17 Iraqis dead, appears to be back to business as usual after an intense public and private lobbying campaign. [International Herald Tribune]

Thieves set up data supermarkets - Cyber criminals are setting up web shops that sell stolen data for a knock-down price, say security experts. [BBC UK]

Bloomberg defends city surveillance camera plan - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Plans to use surveillance cameras in New York City would erode residents' privacy but boost their security, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Tuesday. [Reuters US News]

Use Homeland Data to Stalk Girlfriend - A special agent with the Department of Commerce has been charged with unlawfully accessing a database within the Department of Homeland Security to stalk his former girlfriend and her family. [Freemarketnews.com]

US security firm Blackwater banned from Iraq - US security contractor Blackwater has been banned from operating in Iraq after eight civilians were killed in Baghdad yesterday. [rte.ie]

Homeland Security adopts 'gut feeling' security system -

Cory Doctorow: Ryan Singel of the 27-Stroke-B blog sez, "Homeland Security head Michael Chertoff told the Chicago Tribune that his 'gut' was telling him the country might be hit by another big attack this summer. [Boingboing.net]

School Will Shut Down Early Over Security Concerns - A Seminole County school will shut down for the rest of the year because of security concerns. It comes after 18-year-old Scott Davis, Jr. was arrested on charges of making bombs. VIDEO: Pipe Bomb Arrest Leads To School's Early Closure [WFTV 9 Orlando]

Studios face crack in security for high-definition DVDs - An anonymous computer programmer claims to have thwarted the HD-DVD coalition's effort to prevent consumers from copying movies. [International Herald Tribune]