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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

Why Not Just Print More Money? – The New Yorker

By Charles | November 30, 2015 1

A prominent economist has a radical proposal for stimulating the economy: just add money to everyone’s bank account. It is crazy enough to work? It’s not crazy, it’s actually common sense. Take … Continue reading Why Not Just Print More Money? – The New Yorker

The Consequences of US “Shock Doctrine” Policy

By Charles | November 29, 2015

After reading “The Shock Doctrine” by Naomi Klein, you realize that the United States has been responsible for some pretty shocking happenings around the world. I later came across this study from … Continue reading The Consequences of US “Shock Doctrine” Policy

Thousands attend protests against UK airstrikes on Syria

By Charles | November 28, 2015

Stretch of Whitehall blocked by 4,000-strong protest outside Downing Street, and smaller rallies held in other cities Source: Thousands attend protests against UK airstrikes on Syria Continue reading Thousands attend protests against UK airstrikes on Syria

Tech Companies Paying Employees Too Much, at Expense of Shareholders. What?

By Charles | November 28, 2015

An analyst thinks the way big software companies are paying employees is hurting investors — and hiding what’s really happening. Article over at Business Insider states that high pay to tech companies’ … Continue reading Tech Companies Paying Employees Too Much, at Expense of Shareholders. What?

How China’s air gets cleaned up for a military parade

By Charles | November 28, 2015

The “parade blue” sky was fleeting, but stunning. These pictures show you how easy it is for China to go from air pollution equivalent to smoking 40 cigarettes a day to nice clear … Continue reading How China’s air gets cleaned up for a military parade