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“…’We face a fight for the future of the web,’ says Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt..”
“…One of Google’s most senior executives issued a stark warning tonight that the power of the internet to free some of the world’s most oppressed people risks being overturned by autocratic governments who seek to “Balkanise” the web by controlling … Continue reading
“…Robert Reich: Why Obama Should Be Attacking Casino Capitalism – Both Romney’s Bain and JPMorgan..”
“…I wish President Obama would draw the obvious connection between Bain Capital and JPMorgan Chase. That way his so-called “attack” on private equity is neither a personal attack on Mitt Romney – nor a generalized attack on American business. It’s … Continue reading
“…PHOTOS: New Rolling Stones Book Reveals ‘All The Crazy Stuff’..”
“..LIFE books has come out with a book on the Stones – similar to the Dylan book covered on May 11. Once again the book is full of amazing pictures – - some that have been well-exposed – some fairly … Continue reading
“…Bernard-Henri Lévy: Kerouac at the Cinema..”
“…I can see myself, with him, talking about one of those books of life – - legendary above all – a source of sustenance for young people refusing the inevitability of an timid existence – - one somehow cracked – … Continue reading
“…Bad Debts, Big Profits: How Private Equity Firms Turn Red Ink Into Gold…”
“…One big question at the center of the private equity debate is whether firms like Bain Capital intentionally set out to burden the companies they take over with debt – - or whether things just sometimes go sour amid failed … Continue reading
“…Corrections union slams ‘degrading’ extended search powers in prisons…”
“..At present, officials could – with permission – make a prisoner bend over during a strip search if there was reasonable grounds for an inspection. There was also a routine, less intrusive search, for people leaving or returning to prison. … Continue reading
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“…Bryan Gould: Austere Budget adopts blind ‘Greek-lite’ outlook..”
“…The Budget, Bill English tells us, will provide a further step towards a strong long-term economy. That step is certainly needed, since there is precious little evidence of economic strength, long-term or short-term. In recent weeks we have seen unemployment … Continue reading
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“…Bold $58 billion city vision wins the day…”
“…Auckland Mayor Len Brown has triumphed over his “naysayers” to deliver a $58 billion budget for the Super City over the next 10 years. After a nine-hour marathon meeting yesterday, Mr Brown yesterday won approval to proceed with the $2.86 … Continue reading
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“…Victim of doctor’s testicle-zap therapy says pain excrutiating…”
“…Zapping a teenage boy on the testicles with an electric shock machine because he was considered naughty was an act far outside normal practice – a medical academic told police. “In summary, Dr [Selwyn] Leeks’ treatments appeared to depart significantly … Continue reading
“…Govt lawyers red-faced after FBI spirits Dotcom evidence to US…”
“…The Government’s lawyers have been ordered to explain how the FBI left the country with evidence in the Kim Dotcom case meant to be kept in “secure custody” by New Zealand police. High Court Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has told … Continue reading
“…NZ ‘papples’ have British salivating…”
“…”Papples” have the texture of nashi pears but taste like European pears. A New Zealand-grown pear that looks like an apple, dubbed the “papple”, is causing a stir in Britain. The new variety, developed by state-owned Plant and Food Research, … Continue reading
“…MPs lapped up RWC tickets from corporates…”
“…Labour has been left red-faced after the latest disclosure of MPs’ financial interests revealed eight Labour MPs took free tickets and hospitality from SkyCity casino during the Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup tickets were the most commonly listed gift … Continue reading
“…NZ ‘obliged’ to allow US access to Dotcom devices..”
“…New Zealand has an international obligation to allow the United States to analyse devices obtained during the raid of Kim Dotcom’s property in January – lawyers for the Crown argued yesterday. Crown lawyer Mark Ruffin told the High Court in … Continue reading
“..Plan to get girls to drink more beer..”
“…Figures out yesterday show beer volumes in New Zealand have fallen from 308.7million litres in 2010 to 288.6m litres last year. In that time, the proportion of New Zealand women opting for a cold one has also declined (from 14 … Continue reading
“…Study Finds Fox News Viewers Least Informed Of All Viewers..”
“…Another study has concluded that people who only watch Fox News are less informed than all other news consumers. Researchers at Farleigh Dickinson University updated a study they had conducted in late 2011. That study only sampled respondents from New … Continue reading
“…Robert Moog’s 78th birthday celebrated in Google doodle..”
“…Google has marked the birthday of music pioneer Robert Moog by creating a ‘Doodle’ in the form of an interactive electronic synthesiser which can be played by clicking on its keys using a cursor. Although musical synthesisers already existed, Moog … Continue reading
“…Kim Dotcom In Tears As Police Raid Recounted..”
“..Internet millionaire Kim Dotcom fled in tears following a dramatic session at the High Court in Auckland yesterday. Proceedings became too much for the piracy-accused as his lawyer recounted the police raids on his home in January, during a judicial … Continue reading
“…Shearer stands Shane Jones down…”
“..Labour leader David Shearer has confirmed that MP Shane Jones will stand down from his portfolio responsibilities and from Labour’s front bench. He has also asked the Auditor-General to investigate the decision-making process around the case involving Chinese businessman Bill … Continue reading
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piggies in the trough…(how our politicians are bought/owned/compromised..hint:..they are cheap at the price..))
“..Government ministers cashed in at the Rugby World Cup with a host of ticket freebies. The MPs register of pecuniary interests, released today, has revealed that almost all of the cabinet attended games as guests of Sky TV, Westpac, Fonterra, … Continue reading
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New Zealand Parliament – List of questions for oral answer – Wednesday, 23 May 2012..
(ed:..i will post a commentary at the close of proceedings..) (to regular readers:..apologies for missing yesterdays’ session..) Questions to Ministers 1)..DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? ..english predicted 4.4% growth…is actually 1.1%.. … Continue reading
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“…Hands on With So.cl, Microsoft’s ‘Experimental’ Social Search Network..”
“..But is So.cl the next Facebook, Twitter or even, Google+? We spent some hands-on time with Microsoft’s new social network to find out. The short answer: No. But So.cl does offer some unique features that if done right – - … Continue reading
“…Kimbra’s Album Vows Soars on US Debut…”
“…Hamilton singer Kimbra’s plans for US domination have started brilliantly, as she debuted at #3 on the American iTunes album chart and garnered glowing reviews. The album, Vows, was also sitting at #19 on Amazon’s hot new releases list. The … Continue reading
“…A Year After the Non-Apocalypse: Where Are They Now?..”
“..A reporter tracks down the remnants of Harold Camping’s apocalyptic movement – - and finds out you don’t have to be crazy to believe something nuts…” go to source/story>>> A Year After the Non-Apocalypse: Where Are They Now? | Culture … Continue reading
“…The Police State Is Here…”
“…The country’s degeneration into a police state has been observable for decades – - but it accelerated after 9/11 when the George W. Bush administration exploited the crisis atmosphere to ram through a series of unconstitutional and tyrannical measures. Fear … Continue reading
“…The 10 Major Corporations that Control Everything You Buy..”
“..It’s no secret that corporate conglomerates basically run consumer goods – - swallowing up smaller businesses like voracious monsters in order to maximize their bottom lines. The top ten, which control everything from food to make-up to soap: Kraft, Nestle, … Continue reading
“…New Survey: Most Americans Want to Legalize Pot Like Alcohol and Tobacco…”
“… Most voters want marijuana to be legal, according to a new telephone survey of 1,000 Likely Voters. The survey found that 56% – “a solid majority of voters nationwide” – favor legalizing and regulating marijuana like alcohol and tobacco. … Continue reading
“…How the US Press Lost its Way…”
“…You can track the arc of modern American journalism from its apex at the Pentagon Papers and Watergate – - curving downward to Iran-Contra before the nadir of Bush’s war in Iraq…” go to source/story>>> How the US Press Lost … Continue reading
“…There Is a Way! – Beyond the Big, Bad Corporation..”
“…New corporate models focus on ownership, governance, sustainability and social benefit…” go to source/story>>> There Is a Way! Beyond the Big, Bad Corporation | Economy | AlterNet.
“…Islam is not “the enemy” – irrational hatred is…”
“..Recently, Wired magazine in the US reported that a military officer and lecturer in a US prestigious military college taught a class of “commanders, lieutenant colonels, captains and colonels” – - that a “total war” against Islam “would be necessary … Continue reading
“…Born poor – stay poor: the scandal of social immobility…”
“…Report reveals shocking gulf in life chances between those from rich backgrounds – - and the rest..” go to source/story>>> Born poor, stay poor: the scandal of social immobility – Home News – UK – The Independent.
“…IMF says Bank of England must stimulate growth…”
“..The International Monetary Fund today called for the Bank of England to stimulate UK growth with further quantitative easing or cutting the 0.5 per cent base interest rate…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> IMF says Bank of England must stimulate growth … Continue reading
“…In Conservative Media – A “Race War” Rages…”
“…If you’ve spent much time consuming conservative media lately – you’ve probably learned about a slow-burning “race war” going on in America today. Sewing together disparate data points and compelling anecdotes like the attack in Norfolk – - conservative bloggers … Continue reading
“…The Bain of our Existence…”
“..I love this Bain debate. It is exactly the kind of debate about the nature of business and job creation we need to be having in this campaign. The Republicans – along with pro-Wall Street Democrats – are squealing like … Continue reading
“…The Sellout of the Ivory Tower – and the Crash of 2008 (Excerpt)..”
“…Many people who saw my documentary film about the 2008 economic crisis, Inside Job, found that the most surprising, and disturbing, portion of the film was its revelation of widespread conflicts of interest in universities, think tanks, and among prominent … Continue reading
“…Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain..”
“…Can you go from stacking shelves to heading up a major corporation in Britain? The data suggests it’s unlikely. See what it says..” go to source/story>>> Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain | News | guardian.co.uk.
“…Only renewables could be too cheap to meter…”
“…Germany’s long support for wind and solar energy is delivering zero-cost electricity at times. In contrast, the UK’s new energy policy seeks to underwrite the rising cost of nuclear..” go to source/story>>> Only renewables – not nuclear – could be … Continue reading
“…Which superhero is about to come out as gay?…”
“…A DC Comics insider says an established character will be revealed as gay. Who could it be?..” go to source/story>>> Which superhero is about to come out as gay? | News | guardian.co.uk.
“…IMF backs tax and interest rate cuts to dig UK out of recession…”
“…The chancellor, George Osborne, came under pressure on Tuesday after the International Monetary Fund warned that Britain should prepare a Plan B to prevent the economy from diving further into recession. In its annual review of the UK’s economic record, … Continue reading
“…Dotcom offers to supply computer passwords…”
“…Megaupload millionaire Kim Dotcom wants his computers back – and is willing to provide his passwords to investigators under special circumstances. Dotcom was back at the High Court in Auckland today to seek a judicial review of the legality of … Continue reading
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“…Spotify NZ launches today…”
“..A legal music streaming site which allows subscribers to access more than 16 million songs is being launched today in New Zealand. After much hype, the announcement finally came today that music provider Spotify, in partnership with wireless music manufacturer … Continue reading