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Speaker of the Greek parliament explains impact of austerity on Greece
Video of Speech by the Speaker of the Greek Parliament to an Assembly of speakers of all EU national Parliaments – on the devastating impact of the austerity imposed on Greece and … Continue reading Speaker of the Greek parliament explains impact of austerity on Greece
US Gov’t Office of Personnel Mgmt. has a second, much worse breach
Source: US Government Office of Personnel Management has a second, much worse breach – Boing Boing Continue reading US Gov’t Office of Personnel Mgmt. has a second, much worse breach
Former NSA boss: “We kill people based on metadata”
Source: Former NSA boss: “We kill people based on metadata” – YouTube Continue reading Former NSA boss: “We kill people based on metadata”
IMF – Iceland’s economy recovered after it imprisoned bankers & let banks go bust – instead of bailing them out
“It is dangerous that someone is too big to investigate – it gives a sense there is a safe haven.”. This year the International Monetary Fund declared that Iceland had achieved economic … Continue reading IMF – Iceland’s economy recovered after it imprisoned bankers & let banks go bust – instead of bailing them out
Fracking Has Contaminated Drinking Water, EPA Now Concludes
After years of asserting that hydraulic fracturing has never tainted drinking water, the Obama administration issued a long-awaited study of the controversial oil and gas production technique that confirmed “specific instances” when … Continue reading Fracking Has Contaminated Drinking Water, EPA Now Concludes
Tech industry urges US to avoid policies that weaken encryption
Open letter sent to Obama from groups representing Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft as report suggests fear of surveillance costs economy $35bn a year. It’s probably even more than $35B a year … Continue reading Tech industry urges US to avoid policies that weaken encryption
The best antidote to drug use isn’t tougher laws – it’s growing old
The Global Drug Survey 2015 shows most drug users do so regardless of the law, but it’s a passing phase – so what’s most needed is some help to stay safe. It’s … Continue reading The best antidote to drug use isn’t tougher laws – it’s growing old
Why we have poverty, explained by a 13 year old
It’s the banks and their influence over governments. Source: (24) Why we need a central bank #WaveOfAction… – Worldwide Wave of Action Continue reading Why we have poverty, explained by a 13 year old
Even Affluent American Strongly Support Higher Taxes on the Rich | naked capitalism
As they have for decades, Americans poll in favor of higher taxes on top earners. Source: Even Affluent American Strongly Support Higher Taxes on the Rich | naked capitalism Continue reading Even Affluent American Strongly Support Higher Taxes on the Rich | naked capitalism
20,000 London police to wear body cams by early next year
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has today announced plans to supply the majority of Metropolitan Police officers with roughly 20,000 body-worn cameras Source: 20,000 London police to wear body cams by … Continue reading 20,000 London police to wear body cams by early next year
You know you understand modern money when…
Interesting article I found. You know you understand modern money when… You know the difference between a currency issuer and a currency user. You know that the US, UK [or name your … Continue reading You know you understand modern money when…
President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership should it be called the Treason Act?
Imagine if President Reagan had introduced a massive treaty with the Soviet Union that would have imposed Russian laws upon the United States of America… Source: President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership should be … Continue reading President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership should it be called the Treason Act?