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“…Society: The only way is Finland…”
“…America may once have been the Land of Opportunity, but thanks to its rising levels of inequality – not to mention the nightmarish visa restrictions – our political class now has another destination in mind. “If you want the American … Continue reading
“…’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
“..Birther Theories Debunked Again As Hawaii Verifies Records..”
“…The state of Hawaii has verified President Barack Obama’s birth records to Arizona’s elections chief after a nearly three-month back and forth – - that Arizona officials said could have ended without the incumbent’s name on its November ballot…” go … 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
“…Jon Stewart’s Best Cable News Interviews…” (video..)
“…Over the years, Stewart has joined programs on the likes of Fox News, CNN and MSNBC to debate and discuss the most prominent issues in media and politics. Sometimes things can get a little heated (insert “Crossfire” joke here) – … Continue reading
“..Trayvon Martin Case: Witnesses Change Accounts..”
“..George Zimmerman’s self-defense claim could be hurt by his own witnesses – who have changed their accounts since they were interviewed early on in the Trayvon Martin case. The Orlando Sentinel reported that four witnesses’ statements regarding the Feb. 26 … Continue reading
“…Colin Powell Trashes Mitt Romney’s Team Of Foreign Policy Advisers..”
“…Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday questioned Mitt Romney’s choice in foreign policy advisers – - saying that some are so right-wing that the advice they give deserves “second thought.” “I don’t know who all of his advisers … Continue reading
“…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
“…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
“..10 Reasons to Be Suspicious About Wall Street’s Facebook Fiasco..”
“…Three of Wall Street biggest and best-known financial institutions handled the Facebook IPO – - so why were people immediately suspicious when the stock soared and then promptly tanked? Easy answer: Because three of Wall Street biggest and best-known financial … 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
“…The world’s worst supersized tourist flops..”
“…The Tokyo Skytree is a towering achievement – - but this motley crew of tourist giants prove bigger doesn’t always mean better..” go to source/story>>> The world’s worst supersized tourist flops | Benji Lanyado | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk.
“…Nick Clegg announces ‘massive’ push for growth after IMF warning…”
“..Deputy prime minister talks of plans for state-backed infrastructure investment – - but says it is no ‘plan B’..” go to source/story>>> Nick Clegg announces ‘massive’ push for growth after IMF warning | Politics | guardian.co.uk.
“…Alarm over plan to dock benefits of alcoholics and addicts who reject help…”
“…Charities say removing benefits could jeopardise addicts’ recovery – - and goes against principles set out in NHS Constitution..” go to source/story>>> Alarm over plan to dock benefits of alcoholics and addicts who reject help | Politics | guardian.co.uk.
“…Piers Morgan told me how to hack a phone – says Jeremy Paxman..”
“…Presenter tells Leveson inquiry former Mirror editor teased Ulrika Jonsson about private conversations she had..” go to source/story>>> Piers Morgan told me how to hack a phone, says Jeremy Paxman | Media | guardian.co.uk.
“…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
“…Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg accused of misleading investors..”
“…Law firm Robbins Geller co-ordinating class lawsuit alleging that Facebook and its bankers cut their revenue growth forecasts..” go to source/story>>> Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg accused of misleading investors | Technology | guardian.co.uk.
“…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
“…Polls show presidential race tightening…” – From the Wires – Salon.com
“…With five months until the election – - new polls show the candidates in a dead heat..” go to source/story>>> Polls show presidential race tightening – From the Wires – Salon.com.
“…Six degrees of sports sleaze…”
“..Cubs fans aren’t alone. What horrible right-wing (or criminal) cause is your favorite team connected to?..” go to source/story>>> Six degrees of sports sleaze – Sports – Salon.com.
“…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
“… Julian Assange Interviews President of Ecuador – Rafael Correa…” (video..)
“…In 2010 Correa was taken hostage in an attempted coup d’etat. After the attempt he launched a controversial counter-offensive Ecuador’s media – which he blames for the coup attempt. Even at the lowest ebb of his popularity, according to a … 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
“…The Super “Connected” 1% CEO: The Incredible Tale of Billions of Dollars of Failure…”
“…Citgroup’s outgoing chairman Dick Parsons’ career is the perfect example of how 1 percenters reward utter failure at the expense of the rest of us…” go to source/story>>> The Super “Connected” 1% CEO: The Incredible Tale of Billions of Dollars … Continue reading
“…Today’s GOP: Worst Political Party Since the Civil War…”
“…The last time things got this bad was about 150 years ago – - and we needed a Civil War to resolve it…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Today’s GOP: Worst Political Party Since the Civil War | | AlterNet.
“…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.
“…Life as a hermit: ‘My life is a great adventure’..”
“…For nearly 30 years Jake Willams has lived as a hermit in the Scottish wilderness. He explains why he could never go back to a ‘normal’ life..” go to source/story>>> Life as a hermit: ‘My life is a great adventure’ … Continue reading
“..London’s regulators are as scary as a Disney movie with the lights turned on…”
“…Wasn’t financial regulation supposed to have turned over a new leaf? With phrases like “proactive”, “intrusive” and “harsh” – - taking over from “light touch” and “risk based”. That is certainly what the Financial Services Authority would have us believe. … Continue reading
“…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