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Bernie Sanders voters who would choose Trump over Clinton

By Charles | March 13, 2016

A Sanders-Trump switch may be far-fetched, but negative views of Hillary Clinton has some voters weighing their options in Guardian call-out The “Anti-Establishment” sentiment that attracts Bernie Sanders voters is a big … Continue reading Bernie Sanders voters who would choose Trump over Clinton

California Lawmaker Calls for End to Time Change

By Charles | March 13, 2016

If one California lawmaker has his way, Sunday’s daylight saving time would be the last time residents would have to wind their clocks forward or backward. Assemblyman Kansen Chu, D- San Jose… … Continue reading California Lawmaker Calls for End to Time Change

Surprise! NSA data will soon routinely be used for domestic policing that has nothing to do with terrorism 

By Charles | March 13, 2016

We have to be careful because this is how a police state develops. Continue reading Surprise! NSA data will soon routinely be used for domestic policing that has nothing to do with terrorism 

Street Art Melrose

By Charles | March 12, 2016

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Obama, at South by Southwest, Calls for Law Enforcement Access in Encryption Fight

By Charles | March 12, 2016

“If, technologically, it is possible to make an impenetrable device or system, where the encryption is so strong that there is no key, there is no door at all, then how do … Continue reading Obama, at South by Southwest, Calls for Law Enforcement Access in Encryption Fight

A Collection of Rare Banksy Works on Display in NY

By Charles | March 10, 2016 3

Rat-adorned walls, carefully restored for exhibition, and other works come to Art Miami New York. Source: A Collection of Rare Banksy Works Goes on Display in New York | The Creators Project Continue reading A Collection of Rare Banksy Works on Display in NY

CruArt

By Charles | March 8, 2016

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Costco Raises Minimum Wage to at Least $13 – to – $13.50 an hour

By Charles | March 3, 2016

Discount retailer Costco raising their minimum wage to at least $13-13.50 an hour shows that even in the discounted-sales-world, wages can be higher. All this talk of doom and gloom, lost jobs, … Continue reading Costco Raises Minimum Wage to at Least $13 – to – $13.50 an hour

Honest Corporate Ad

By Charles | March 3, 2016

Source: This Is The Most Honest Corporate Ad You Will Ever See – Higher Perspective Continue reading Honest Corporate Ad

Can water be non-privatized? The Dutch case.

By Charles | February 29, 2016 1

Dutch drinking water is despite the absence of the use of chlorine the best. According to Science. Look also here. And here is Wikipedia. The secret? Good maintenance (according De Volkskrant of today, no link). And state … Continue reading Can water be non-privatized? The Dutch case.

Fighting the Incredible Shrinking Airline Seat

By Charles | February 29, 2016 3

Airplane seat size has become a hot topic not just in the air, but in Washington, too. This is just another example of the obsession with quarterly profit growth and how the … Continue reading Fighting the Incredible Shrinking Airline Seat

How Trump Hacked This Election in 4 (Far Too Easy) Steps

By Charles | February 29, 2016

A beginner’s guide to trolling your way to the White House. Source: How Trump Hacked This Election in 4 (Far Too Easy) Steps | WIRED Continue reading How Trump Hacked This Election in 4 (Far Too Easy) Steps