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“…Charitable rape: Peacekeepers’ dirty little secrets…”
“…Last summer I travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help establish the first free legal advice centre in Kinshasa. I arrived with grand aspirations and bags of enthusiasm. But it was short lived. It was not long … 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.
“…Double trouble at JP Morgan: trader’s losses could exceed $7bn..”
“…The crisis at JP Morgan escalated yesterday as it emerged its trading losses in London could rise to as much as $7bn (£4.5bn) – and the US bank cancelled a share buyback. Fears were growing that the losses could spiral … Continue reading
“…UK has six months to give prisoners the vote…”
“…Human rights judges today gave David Cameron six months to honour the coalition Government’s pledge to give prisoners the vote…” go to source/story>>> Europe: UK has six months to give prisoners the vote – UK Politics – UK – The … Continue reading
“…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
“..Ex-MF Global CEO Netted More Than $8 Million Before Firm’s Collapse…”
“…Former MF Global Holdings Ltd chief Jon Corzine received more than $8 million in pay and stock options from the futures brokerage in the year before it went bankrupt…” go to source/story>>> Jon Corzine, Ex-MF Global CEO, Netted More Than … 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
“…Caro Is Right About LBJ: I Know, I Was There..”
“..The popularity of Robert Caro’s magisterial new book on Lyndon Johnson is easy to understand. Passage to Power evokes a time when the ability of government do good was largely unquestioned – - and when a gargantuan personality such as … 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
“…The 11 Most Badass Last Words Ever Uttered..”
“…Some people try to pull off immortality with a lifetime of achievements and noble acts. But why piss away all that energy on altruism when you can simply spout one badass quote before you take the dirt nap – - … Continue reading
“…Facebook Stock Collapse Contributes To Mistrust Of Wall Street..”
“…Facebook shares are melting down again on Tuesday, and though the rest of the stock market doesn’t seem to care, it should: – - This episode will likely further cement Main Street’s hatred and distrust of Wall Street. That’s because … Continue reading
“…Facebook Share Price Plunges Again: Valuation Doubts Rise As Social Network’s Stock Takes Big Hit…”
“…Facebook’s shares fell again on Tuesday – leaving them down nearly one-third from Friday’s highs – - as questions mounted over the company’s financial prospects – and its ability to grow fast enough to meet the hype surrounding its stock…” … 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.
“..Strict austerity risks derailing global economic recovery – warns OECD..”
“…Growth warning from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development comes ahead of European leaders’ crisis talks in Brussels..” go to source/story>>> Strict austerity risks derailing global economic recovery, warns OECD | Business | The Guardian.
“…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
“…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
“…Campaign launched for ‘living wage’…”
“..A campaign has been launched for a “living wage” in New Zealand, inspired by policies in United States cities and London. The Living Wage Aotearoa NZ campaign is drawing support from unions, churches, Pacific, women’s and community groups. Organiser Annie … Continue reading
“…New app identifies faces in photos…”
“..Imagine taking a snapshot of a group of friends and having your smartphone instantly reveal the identity of everyone in the photo. A new iPhone app called KLiK performs real-time facial recognition to automatically identify and tag friends in photos. … Continue reading
“…U.S. Experts Trash Popular Prostate Cancer Test…”
“..A U.S. panel of experts has trashed a popular blood test for prostate cancer risk – saying its use is doing more harm than good. Healthy men have no need to be screened by measuring levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) … Continue reading
“…Downloading fine: $675,000 for 30 songs…”
“…A former Boston University student who was ordered to pay US$675,000 (NZ$879,703) for illegally downloading and sharing 30 songs on the Internet says he will continue fighting the penalty – - despite the Supreme Court’s refusal on Monday (local time) … Continue reading
“…Don’t mention income inequality please – we’re entrepreneurs…”
“…At this point, TED is a massive, money-soaked orgy of self-congratulatory futurism..” go to source/story>>> Don’t mention income inequality please, we’re entrepreneurs – Media Criticism – Salon.com.
“…Did slaves catch your seafood?…”
“…Thailand – a major source of fish imported to the US – - depends on forced labor for its product..” go to source/story>>> Did slaves catch your seafood? – GlobalPost – Salon.com.
“…Will Bilderberg endorse Rubio?…”
“…Secret world-controlling society yet to weigh in on Mitt Romney running mate pick..” go to source/story>>> Will Bilderberg endorse Rubio? – 2012 Elections – Salon.com.
“…Are JPMorgan’s Losses A Canary in a Coal Mine?…”
“..Bill Moyers talks to Simon Johnson, once chief economist of the International Monetary Fund and now MIT professor – - about the (possible) fall of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan..” go to source/story>>> Are JPMorgan’s Losses A Canary in a Coal … Continue reading
“…The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy…”
“…Google appears to have morphed from a corporation that proclaims, “Don’t be evil” – - to one insisting that users “Join the Borg.”…” go to source/story>>> The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy | Civil Liberties | AlterNet.
“…The Rise of the New Economy Movement…”
“…Activists, theorists, organizations and ordinary citizens are rebuilding the American political-economic system – - from the ground up…” (cont..) go to source/story>> The Rise of the New Economy Movement | Economy | AlterNet.
“…Tony Blair and George Bush’s phone conversation a week before Iraq invasion ‘must be released’..”
“…Words that Tony Blair spoke over the phone to George Bush on the eve of the Iraq war are to be made public, a tribunal ordered today. The Foreign Office has been ordered to release parts of the note detailing … Continue reading
“…Bill Maher: Liberty University Is Not A Real School..”
maher rips into romneys’ fake university..the creationist one… (ed:..as usual..very funny/pointed..) go to source/story>> Bill Maher: Liberty University Is Not A Real School.
“…The Best Late Night Clips of the Week…” (video/photos..)
“..President Obama’s big gay marriage announcement continued to dominate the news this week – thanks in part to Newsweek’s “First Gay President” cover. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert were on vacation – but Conan O’Brien in particular picked up the … Continue reading
“…15 Kristen Wiig ‘SNL’ Sketches We’ll Never Forget…” (video..)
“..Kristen Wiig made her final appearance as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend after seven impressive years on the show. It’s no contest that she has been one of the most prolific and talented cast members … Continue reading
“…Leap Gesture Control Is An Accurate – Affordable – Touchless Control For Computers…” (video..)
“…San Francisco-startup Leap Motion has unveiled its eagerly-anticipated first product offering: – - It’s called the Leap – it’s the size of a thumb drive – – and for just $70 it will enable you to completely control your computer … Continue reading
“..Baptist Pastor: Put Gays And Lesbians In Electrified Pen To Kill Them Off..”
“…The barrage of anti-gay sermons delivered by North Carolina-based pastors to hit the blogosphere continues with yet another disturbing rant caught on tape. The pastor, identified on YouTube as Charles L. Worley of Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, N.C., … Continue reading
“…Archi-future: 13 Green Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind..” (photos..)
“..As architects continue to envision the utopian cities of the future – one thing is certain: – - innovation means sustainability. In the midst of a global ecological crisis, architects and designers are relentlessly pursuing design strategies that manage to … Continue reading
“…Robert Kuttner: Which Way for Europe?…”
“…The good news: Austerity is finally on the defensive. At the Camp David G-8 summit – all the other national leaders pressed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to relent – - and to allow Europe’s ravaged economy to grow. The bad … Continue reading
“…Design Tips: 7 Unusual Ways Your Home Can Make You Happier – Healthier…” (photos..)
“…We already know that keeping your home clean and organized is good for your health. (Cleaning keeps germs and dust particles at bay – while clutter-control helps keep stress levels down and makes life easier.) But did you know there … Continue reading
“…Paul Krugman: JPMorgan Makes The Case For Strong Regulation (With An Assist From Mitt Romney)…”
“…Sometimes it’s hard to explain why we need strong financial regulation — – especially in an era saturated with pro-business, pro-market propaganda. So we should always be grateful when someone makes the case for regulation more compelling and easier to … Continue reading
“…The village that made its own movie…”
“…When Guy Browning wanted to make a film – - he got the whole of the Oxfordshire village of Kingston Bagpuize to help – – as financiers extras – and even stars..” go to source/story>>> The village that made its … Continue reading