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Monthly Archives: March 2011
“…Rugby: Former Springbok ‘went on axe-murdering rampage’…”
“…A former professional rugby player from South Africa has been arrested after allegedly butchering three people with an axe in revenge for the gang rape of his daughter. The 34-year-old man, who used to play for the Blue Bulls, was … Continue reading
comment@whoar:..has breakfast television become such a trainwreck…it is now watchable for all the wrong reasons..?
does anyone else think that breakfast television has become such a trainwreck.. that is has slipped over to the other side… and has become watchable .. just to see how much worse it can be..? (..what will petra say next..?..) … Continue reading
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(ahem..!..)…i’ve done 43 stories/links this morning…
so you’ll need to go to the previous page as well…to see them all..
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“…Obama Raises American Hypocrisy To A Higher Level…”
“…What does the world think? Obama has been using air strikes and drones against civilians in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and probably Somalia. In his March 28 speech, Obama justified his air strikes against Libya on the grounds that the embattled … Continue reading
“…Half a Million People Descended on London to Protest Corporate Tax Dodgers “This Is Economic Treason!”…”
“…As many as 500,000 protesters marched in London on Saturday to protest Britain’s deepest cuts to public spending since World War II. The protests come after U.K. officials estimated corporate taxes would be reduced even as it tackles a $235 … Continue reading
“…We Spend More Than 1 Trillion on Defense…”
“…The United States spends about as much on defense as the rest of the world combined. Is there hope for a saner military budget? For the first time since the end of the cold war, there’s a real possibility that … Continue reading
“…No Business Like War Business: Who Stands to Profit from Intervention in Libya?…”
“…From the Pentagon to the French government to the water privatizers – here are some of the beneficiaries of the campaign in Libya. Lies, hypocrisy and hidden agendas. This is what United States President Barack Obama did not dwell on … Continue reading
“…One of the biggest, long-lasting delusions of progressives is that people are moved mainly by rational arguments…”
“… Consequently, to get people to accept a particular policy such as universal health care, all one needs to do is to present strong and persuasive arguments in favor of it. Nothing could be further from the truth. As George … Continue reading
“…Garden As If Your Life Depended On It, Because It Does…”
“…here are at least five reasons why more of us should take up the spade, make some compost, and start gardening with a vengeance. Spring has sprung — at least south of the northern tier of states where snow still … Continue reading
“…’Suicide squads’ paid huge sums amid fresh fears for nuclear site…”
“…The radioactive core in one reactor at Fukushima’s beleaguered nuclear power plant appeared to have melted through the bottom of its containment vessel, an expert warned yesterday, sparking fears that workers would not be able to save the reactor and … Continue reading
“…China warns UN not to interfere as dissidents are rounded up…”
“…China told the United Nations to stay out of its affairs yesterday amid criticism of one of the biggest roundups of dissidents for years, prompted by fears that protests sweeping the Arab world could inspire a similar uprising against the … Continue reading
“…Rule by the right-wing press dooms any sensible debate on drugs…”
“…The primary issue here is one of political courage, or rather, its absence under fire. Any politician who dares to stand against the tabloids quickly undares. Not one of us, nor any of our children, nor any of their children, … Continue reading
“…Boost your health with seven walnuts a day…”
“…New US research announced March 27 suggests walnuts are a top nibble in that they fight free radicals that can damage our body’s cells and cause disease better than just about any other popular nut. Walnuts are loaded with antioxidant … Continue reading
“…From giant gems to huge homes: Taylor’s billion-dollar legacy…”
“…It is a fortune that even Cleopatra might have blushed at. Elizabeth Taylor, who immortalised the amorous pharaoh in the lavish 1963 movie of the same name, died leaving behind enough money to buy a pyramid or three of her … Continue reading
“…TV alcohol advertising ban proposed…”
“…A bid to impose a total ban on alcohol advertising on television has been launched in Parliament. The legislation, proposed by GP and Tory MP Sarah Wollaston, would also prevent alcohol brands being used to sponsor sporting and cultural events. … Continue reading
“….Do You Have a ‘Broken Art’? How to Own Your Creative Power…”
“…If you fancy yourself a “creative type,” you might feel like you have to fight a never-ending battle for your art, whether against the “system” or against the daily minutiae that threaten to suck the life out of your creative … Continue reading
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“…Stanley Kubrick Exhibition At Paris Film Museum…”
“…The director’s eclectic oeuvre and insistence on distinctive visuals make for an exciting collection of props and artifacts, including the masquerade masks from ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ and the dystopian milk-bar set from ‘A Clockwork Orange.’ The exhibition’s most valuable component … Continue reading
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“…Jon Stewart Takes On Obama’s Libya Speech, Strategy & ‘Squirmish’…” (video..)
“…Jon Stewart spent almost the entirety of Tuesday night’s “Daily Show” talking about one thing: President Obama’s speech to the nation Monday on the situation in Libya, “10 days after we started bombing the country” as Stewart put. Continuing his … Continue reading
“…Countries With The Most Executions Revealed By Amnesty International…”
“…Though overall executions are on the decline, the number of countries imposing the death penalty increased last year to 23, according to a new report. In the Death Sentences and Executions in 2010 report, Amnesty International officially recorded a total … Continue reading
“…5 Ways Robots Make The World A Better Place…”
“…Some may say that there is no issue more polarizing to the human race than robots. But here at HuffPost Impact, we don’t heed those overblown warnings about the robot apocalypse. Instead, we like to focus on the ways robots … Continue reading
“…iPad 2 vs. iPad 1: Should You Upgrade?…”
“…The iPad 2 has been a hit since day one. Critics are praising it, customers are lining up for it and scalpers are cashing in on resold devices. So where does this leave the early adopters who took the plunge … Continue reading
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only 7.1% of those who apply are accepted into stanford university….
“..For this year’s college applicants, it was that much harder to get into the nation’s No. 1 dream school, Stanford. The Stanford Daily reports that the acceptance rate for the class of 2015 dropped to 7.1 percent from 7.2 percent … Continue reading
americas’ fukushima is called ‘peach bottom’….(video..)
“…Long before it happened in Japan, regulators in the United States knew that a similar, days-long power failure, could happen in the US…” go to source/story>>> Nuclear lessons for US – Japan disaster – NZ Herald Videos.
“…Reality ignored in parallel welfare universe…”
“…The Welfare Working Group’s final report, Reducing Long-term Benefit Dependency 2011, is arguably one of the most unenlightened pieces of work ever to emerge from a government-funded taskforce. Most submissions were ignored, revealing that much of the consultation process was … Continue reading
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John Armstrong : “…More public sector cuts? Quelle surprise…”
“…No surprises here. Just more of the same, it seems. National has told public servants they can expect more cuts in departmental funding and more restructuring. In other words, more cuts in jobs above the 5 per cent reduction in … Continue reading
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“…Govt says it needs thousands of over 65s to go back to work…”
“…Australia is mobilising its grey army in a bid to offset falling migration and sliding population growth as demand for skilled workers outstrips supply. Treasurer Wayne Swan yesterday announced measures designed to stem the flow of ageing Australians into retirement, … Continue reading
“…Residents face long wait to hear of fate of homes…”
“…The Government is still months away from a definitive answer on where and how many homes in Christchurch will need to be demolished and abandoned. Three weeks ago, Prime Minister John Key cited preliminary geotechnical advice that 10,000 homes will … Continue reading
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“…Blackmail case: Betrayed women’s revenge…”
“…Two women who discovered they were sleeping with the same man poured maple syrup in his bed, cooked his shoes in a microwave and threatened to make public explicit photographs he had sent them. Kaycee Te Aomarama Wall, 30, and … Continue reading
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“…Why War Is Never Really Rational…”
“…Yet the inconsistency between war as a moral imperative versus political policy runs way wider and deeper than the Libya conflict. It goes to the heart of human nature and the character of society. For despite the popular delusion that … Continue reading
“…’The Zoetrope’: A Do-It-Yourself Wind Turbine…” (how cool is that..!..eh..?..)
“…If you live in an area that sees a fair amount of wind and you’d like to reduce your utility bill by harnessing some of that wind power, a wind turbine might be a good idea. The trouble with most … Continue reading
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“…Microsoft co-founder lays bare his battles with Bill Gates…”
“…Bill Gates betrayed his ailing business partner and tried to deprive him of his share of the Microsoft fortune, according to a scathing memoir from Paul Allen, the company’s billionaire co-founder. Allen portrays the Microsoft mogul as a sarcastic bully … Continue reading
“…Pakistan’s secret dirty war…”
“…In Balochistan, mutilated corpses bearing the signs of torture keep turning up, among them lawyers, students and farm workers. Why is no one investigating and what have they got to do with the bloody battle for Pakistan’s largest province?…” go … Continue reading
“…The art of knitting: masterpieces reimagined…”
“…Each year amateur knitting group The Materialistics take on a wildly extreme project, involving hundreds of knitters in their South Tyneside community. Last year it was a Victorian house kitted out for Christmas, before that a coat for a boat. … Continue reading
“…Radiation rises in seawater near Fukushima plant…”
“…Japanese officials have conceded they are no closer to resolving the nuclear crisis at Fukushima Daiichi power plant, as new readings showed a dramatic increase in radioactive contamination in the sea. The pressure to make progress also took its toll … Continue reading
“…Rethinking business/capitalism…”
“…Ian Cheshire, chief executive of DIY retailer Kingfisher, has called for a radical reappraisal of capitalism that focuses on wellbeing rather than growth. He said that B&Q is rethinking its whole business model and examining several options including shifting from … Continue reading
“…No end in sight for Japan nuclear crisis…”
“…Japan said there was no end in sight to the crisis at its earthquake-wrecked nuclear power plant as a spike in radioactive iodine levels in seawater added to evidence of reactor leakages around the complex and beyond. Plutonium finds in … Continue reading
“…Fukushima 50 getting raw deal…”
“…They only eat two meals a day – emergency crackers and vegetable juice for breakfast, and a packet of rice with chicken, fish or curry for dinner. In the evenings, they gather around in a safe room to cheer “Let’s … Continue reading
“…Obese man fused to chair he sat in for two years…”
“…An obese man who sat in the same chair for two years has had to be cut free from it by rescuers. WTRF-TV reported the man’s skin had become attached to fabric of the chair and authorities said he was … Continue reading
“…Tablets ‘might be flash in the pan’…”
“…As virtually the entire consumer electronics industry throws its weight behind tablet computers, Microsoft’s global chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie said on Wednesday that he did not know whether the booming new category was here to stay. Speaking … Continue reading
reason number 53 drugs dhould br regulated/legalised:..purity/measured-doses…
“…For a glimpse into real-world drug use, Australian researchers went to parties where people were using a drug known as ecstasy – and discovered that users’ brains were at far more risk from the drug than anyone had suspected. The … Continue reading
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