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McDonald’s Plans Shift to Eggs From Only Cage-Free Hens – The New York Times

By Charles | September 9, 2015

The fast-food giant will eventually stop buying eggs laid by hens housed in cages the size of a file drawer. Perhaps McDonalds will follow in Chipotle’s footsteps? Source: McDonald’s Plans Shift to … Continue reading McDonald’s Plans Shift to Eggs From Only Cage-Free Hens – The New York Times

Where Does ISIS Get Those Wonderful Toys?

By Charles | September 8, 2015

From Uncle Sam, the Bruce Wayne of Jihad, and his Cronies You own a plumbing company in Texas, you sell one of your trucks at an auction in Texas and you don’t … Continue reading Where Does ISIS Get Those Wonderful Toys?

The FBI Now Needs a Warrant To Use Its Phone-Sniffing Stingray Boxes

By Charles | September 3, 2015

Privacy took a blow last week when the NSA got permission to keep operating a massive dragnet. Here’s some better news: As of today, federal agents should have a harder time using … Continue reading The FBI Now Needs a Warrant To Use Its Phone-Sniffing Stingray Boxes

Whitewashing the IMF’s Destructive Role in Greece

By Charles | September 3, 2015

This autumn may see anti-austerity coalitions gain power in Portugal, Spain and Italy, while Marine le Pen’s National Front in France presses for outright withdrawal from the eurozone. These countries face a common problem: how to resist the economic devastation that the European Central Bank (ECB), European Council and IMF “troika” has … Continue reading Whitewashing the IMF’s Destructive Role in Greece

Revealed: the widening gulf between salaries and house prices

By Charles | September 2, 2015

Buyers in England and Wales forced to spend up to 12 times their income as gap between earnings and house prices widens How do you keep paying rent when you retire? Source: … Continue reading Revealed: the widening gulf between salaries and house prices

Indiana State Police won’t give up stingray records due to “terrorism” risk

By Charles | September 2, 2015

“The FBI can write these all they want, but there’s no enforcement mechanism.” Source: Indiana State Police won’t give up stingray records due to “terrorism” risk Continue reading Indiana State Police won’t give up stingray records due to “terrorism” risk

Watch Donald Trump say China… over and over and over….

By Charles | August 31, 2015

Well, 234 times to be exact. If you are wondering what Trump would focus on as president, this video might give you a clue. Source: Watch Donald Trump say China… over and … Continue reading Watch Donald Trump say China… over and over and over….

Why we must be allowed to publish security flaws without being sued

By Charles | August 31, 2015

Two academics have been given permission to publish their security research which reveals vulnerabilities in a wireless car locking system. But it was two years after they discovered it! Source: Why we … Continue reading Why we must be allowed to publish security flaws without being sued

Every TV news report on the economy in one

By Charles | August 30, 2015

Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe: Every TV news report on the economy in one, courtesy of generic reporter Emily Surname Continue reading Every TV news report on the economy in one

Kansas statistician suing the state to obtain election records, says voting results don’t add up – KSHB

By Charles | August 30, 2015

This week, Secretary of State Kris Kobach asked a judge to block that request. Source: Kansas statistician suing the state to obtain election records, says voting results don’t add up – + … Continue reading Kansas statistician suing the state to obtain election records, says voting results don’t add up – KSHB

Corruption in America

By Charles | August 30, 2015

This is a campaign by represent.us. Looks like a noble cause. Seems like it may take a long time to accomplish, but at least someone’s taking the step. In favor or not? … Continue reading Corruption in America

If Gov’t Balances its Budget…

By Charles | August 27, 2015

Nice tweet by Stephanie Kelton, the Chief Economist, U.S. Senate Budget Committee, and a quick reminder for you all. If the Government balances its budget, you can say goodbye to the private sector’s … Continue reading If Gov’t Balances its Budget…