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Nations Approve Landmark Climate Accord in Paris – The New York Times

By Charles | December 12, 2015

All language on the reduction of carbon emissions is essentially voluntary. The deal assigns no concrete reduction targets to any country. Instead, each government has crafted a plan to lower emissions at … Continue reading Nations Approve Landmark Climate Accord in Paris – The New York Times

CBS Chief Cheers Trump: “Go Donald! Keep Getting Out There!”

By Charles | December 12, 2015

Moonves, who memorably said in 2012 that “Super PACs may be bad for America, but they’re very good for CBS,” has been even more bullish. On a call with investors in February, … Continue reading CBS Chief Cheers Trump: “Go Donald! Keep Getting Out There!”

If Pixar made NSA advertisements

By Charles | December 11, 2015

Just saw this tweet today: It looks like it was made by a Redditer a little while back, with more info here. I like the way it stamps out the U in United. Continue reading If Pixar made NSA advertisements

Poll: 57 percent of Americans oppose Trump’s Muslim ban – but…

By Charles | December 11, 2015

Fifty-seven percent of Americans oppose the billionaire’s call for a “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.” … Continue reading Poll: 57 percent of Americans oppose Trump’s Muslim ban – but…

Demise of the US Middle Class Now Official

By Charles | December 10, 2015

The lead story at the Financial Times is based on a study by the Pew Research Center, on the dramatic decline of the US middle class. This is particularly noteworthy because while … Continue reading Demise of the US Middle Class Now Official

The Holy Quran Experiment

By Charles | December 10, 2015

Islam has been under huge scrutiny lately and is often criticised for being an aggressive religion… but what about Christianity? In this video we disguised a Bible as a Quran and read … Continue reading The Holy Quran Experiment

What Makes Tom Hanks Look Like Tom Hanks

By Charles | December 8, 2015

Interesting system developed by researchers where they are able to model a person’s face to mimic that of another person. I like the little political dig at the end where they make … Continue reading What Makes Tom Hanks Look Like Tom Hanks

Miami Beach Police Shoot and Kill Bank Robbery Suspect on Alton Road as Bystander Films

By Charles | December 5, 2015

This video seems a bit odd. Happened this morning and the man appears to be talking casually to the female cop when they just shot him. The article mentioned that he had … Continue reading Miami Beach Police Shoot and Kill Bank Robbery Suspect on Alton Road as Bystander Films

Countries with worst youth unemployment – Business Insider

By Charles | December 4, 2015

Still think the concept of the European Union is good? Take a look at Libya before and after “Humanitarian Intervention.” Look at how devastated the country has become. YET, Libya’s unemployment level … Continue reading Countries with worst youth unemployment – Business Insider

Great argument against going to war

By Charles | December 3, 2015

Great speech as to why going to war is not such a good idea. Continue reading Great argument against going to war

Trending on Twitter #Found In My Search History

By Charles | December 2, 2015

Apart from the fact that it’s scary that your Google search history is readily available to the government (and your coworkers) making buying a backpack and a pressure cooker very dangerous, the Twitter … Continue reading Trending on Twitter #Found In My Search History

The secretive trade agreements that could scupper climate change ​action​ – TPP & TTIP

By Charles | November 30, 2015

While all the focus and hope for tackling climate change is on COP 21 in Paris, starting today, secretive global trade deals are already negating any commitments that might be made at … Continue reading The secretive trade agreements that could scupper climate change ​action​ – TPP & TTIP