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Sunday, November 06, 2016

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Black cabs, Uber and the sharing economy: the case for private regulation

In September 2015, Transport for London released a consultation document which proposed various new

November 4, 2016
A clutch of taxes deserve to be abolished

Few disagree that Britain’s tax system is a mess. Whether it’s the baffling contradiction of taxing fuel

November 3, 2016
Motion: “This House would privatise the NHS”

On 31 October, the Bath University Debating Society organised a motion entitled ‘This House would privatise

November 2, 2016

Bent Journalist Gypsy Smear Busted

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Tony Parsons Demands Fascism

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Liz Truss Is A Disgrace

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Jump in Florida, Nevada early voting could reap Latino gains for Clinton

By Luciana Lopez MIAMI (Reuters) - The man answering a volunteer's knock on the door in the Kendall

1 hr ago
Trump, Clinton focus on crucial states in campaign's final days

Democrat Hillary Clinton's campaign on Sunday predicted a strong turnout among key groups such as

1 hr ago
U.S. appeals court removes new voter-intimidation rules in Ohio

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won a legal battle

56 min ago

Governor's Races Could Be A Bright Spot For GOP On Election Night

Republicans are expected to pick up control in at least one or two of the 12 gubernatorial races on the

45 min ago
This House Race Shows It's Not So Easy For Republicans To Separate From

Democrats need to win districts like this suburban D.C. one in Virginia to cut into House Republicans'

1 hr ago
Born Before Women Could Vote, Now They're Proud To Vote For Clinton

The website I Waited 96 Years documents women born before the 19th Amendment was ratified, which gave women

2 hr ago

Volkswagen emissions scandal deepens as prosecutors probe chairman

German prosecutors have widened an inquiry into suspected market manipulation by managers at Volkswagen to

4 hr ago
U.S. mutual fund managers brace for closer presidential election

The U.S. presidential election is looking like less of a certainty for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton

17 hr ago
Algeria says confident OPEC members will stick to Algiers output deal

Algeria's Energy Minister Nouredine Bouterfa said on Sunday he was confident OPEC members would stick

5 hr ago

ABC News Caught Staging Fake Crime Scene

By: yournewswire.com ABC News has been caught staging a fake “crime scene” for reporter Linsey Davis to

58 min ago
Anonymous: Worldwide Million Mask March 2016

(rt) Anonymous activists take to the streets around the world for Million Mask March, an annual event held

November 5, 2016
Anonymous: Remember, Remember The 5th of November

Anonymous recently revealed that they changed their plans for November 5th and what will happen on that day

November 5, 2016

Defending the Coast at Voodoo

GRN crew with Breton Sound in our booth at Voodoo. We had a blast this Halloween weekend hanging out in New

November 3, 2016
Good and Bad News for the Pearl River in Congress' 2016 WRDA Bill

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is the omnibus Congressional bill that funds the Army Corps of

October 26, 2016
Defend the Coast

We are living in a time when rising seas are pushing our communities out of their homes and away from the

October 26, 2016

Consciousness and Shifting

By Kara Schallock I wonder often where everyone is consciousness-wise these days. To me, it seems there

November 2, 2016
Coherent Light (Biophoton) Can Heal Cancer and Other Diseases

We are still on the threshold of fully understanding the complex relationship between light and life, but

November 1, 2016
5 Historical Vaccine Scandals Suppressed by the Establishment

“It is… ludicrous to say we ever vanquished smallpox with vaccines, when only 10% of the population was

November 1, 2016

When Does Our Consciousness Transform From Being Purely Intuitive to Linear

Rather than looking at consciousness as belonging to a child or an adult, let us look at the idea of

13 hr ago
NAZI Flying Saucers & A Permanent Base in Antarctica

A highly guarded secret is the probablity that German Nazis, as early as the 1930s, have built a secret

14 hr ago
She Drank Carrot Juice Every Day for 8 Months and Got Rid of CANCER!

Ann Cameron, an author of many children's books, was devastated when she found out that she had colon

15 hr ago

Couple get 27 toasters as wedding gifts

A recently married couple received 27 toasters as wedding presents.

March 3, 2014
Injured tortoise 'back to his sprightly self' after wheels fitted

A tortoise has had his front legs replaced with wheels.

March 3, 2014
Woman spent £150,000 on Diet Coke

A Diet Coke addict has spent nearly £150,000 on the fizzy drink.

February 21, 2014

This ex-policeman is attempting to swim the Atlantic Ocean in a £1 million

It’s exhausting just thinking about it.

8 hr ago
This is the only time you'll see Donald Trump up in flames

An effigy of the hopeful presidential candidate was burned at a Bonfire Night in Edenbridge, Kent.

8 hr ago
Three Britons survived in the jungle for five days on M&M's and peanuts

Bear Grylls would be proud.

November 5, 2016

Journal Poll: Clinton still ahead in NM (Michael Coleman/Albuquerque

Michael Coleman / Albuquerque Journal : Journal Poll: Clinton still ahead in NM —

1 hr ago
Inside Donald Trump's Last Stand: An Anxious Nominee Seeks Assurance

New York Times : Inside Donald Trump's Last Stand: An Anxious Nominee Seeks Assurance &mdash

1 hr ago
Officer fatally shoots man after road rage incident in Mount Greenwood

Chicago Tribune : Officer fatally shoots man after road rage incident in Mount Greenwood —

1 hr ago

Thoughts On LSU Football Post-Alabama…

The atmosphere was the stuff of legend, and so was the defense. But following a 10-0 loss at Tiger Stadium

3 hr ago
FIREWALL: Clinton vs. A Turnip

Here’s Bill Whittle with a closing argument in the 2016 election cycle, aimed at the remaining

November 4, 2016
The Clinton Foundation Took A Million Bucks From Qatar When Hillary Was

Via Reuters … The Clinton Foundation has confirmed it accepted a $1 million gift from Qatar while

November 4, 2016

Citizen’s guide to Trans-Pacific Partnership now available

In February 2016, Canada was one of twelve countries to sign a controversial trade and investment deal

October 28, 2016
2016 Atlantic Student Essay Contest Winner

This year we held our third annual Atlantic Student Essay Contest for students writing on any subject

October 27, 2016
Airbnb News Roundup

Airbnb is back in the news in Toronto, and so is the CCPA-Ontario report on the issue: The City of

October 20, 2016

2,000 medicines to become up to 90% cheaper: Nadda

3 hr ago
Huge explosives haul in Siliguri, 3 Nepalis held

3 hr ago
Need to take states in confidence on cow slaughter: Rajnath Singh

There was a need to take states into confidence on banning cow slaughter, Rajnath Singh said, maintaining

4 hr ago

Schools to shut as Delhi chokes on pollution

NEW DELHI: Some 1,800 primary schools in New Delhi were ordered to shut down Saturday as the Indian capital
Debate about croc numbers reignited in Australia

SYDNEY: Saltwater crocodile numbers have exploded in northern Australia since being declared a protected
Pakistan’s Lahore chokes on toxic smog

LAHORE: Thousands of citizens of Pakistan’s Lahore, one the world’s most polluted cities, complained

A need to reach out to the orang asli

WHEN an orang asli villager in Sungai Kejar of Perak’s Royal Belum State Park was asked how many people in
Asean more than a club of 10

SOME of us think of Asean as simply a club comprising the 10 countries in this corner of the world, and
Game-changing moves for a better future

A KEY objective of the 11th Malaysia Plan is to ensure the country’s poorest families can seize the

News24.com | Tshwane, Joburg a mess - De Lille

The Tshwane and Johannesburg metros are a mess, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille says.

47 min ago
News24.com | Syria regime shelling kills six children

At least six children were killed in Syrian government shelling that hit a kindergarten in the rebel-held

41 min ago
News24.com | UJ student allegedly shot and killed by security guard

A University of Johannesburg student has been shot and killed, allegedly by a security guard at an

2 hr ago

News24.com | The end is nigh

As the extent of the Guptas’ hold on government is revealed, our president finds himself increasingly

5 hr ago
News24.com | When greed kills a nation

It was not that long ago that Mozambique was the darling of global financial institutions and international

15 hr ago
News24.com | Editorial: Will the ANC act now?

Just four months after the 2012 Mangaung ANC conference – where President Jacob Zuma was reinstalled as

15 hr ago

News24.com | Mugabe says he won't allow 'dirty money' to fund

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly said that he will not all “dirty money” to fund his

54 min ago
News24.com | Sudan security agents seize newspapers

Sudanese security agents have seized all copies of three newspapers, a journalists' association,says ,

1 hr ago
News24.com | Dlamini-Zuma calls for 'intense dialogue' in crisis

African Union Commission head Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has called for intense dialogue over the recent

3 hr ago

Leaked memo: Clinton Foundation broke the law

Leaked memo: Clinton Foundation broke the law By Jon Rappoport Breaking: leaked 2008 memo from attorney

4 hr ago
How often do US police officers discharge their weapons?

How often do US police officers discharge their weapons? by Jon Rappoport November 6, 2016 (To read

6 hr ago
What is The Matrix?

What is The Matrix? by Jon Rappoport November 5, 2016 (To read about Jon’s mega-collection

November 4, 2016

Irishman who died following Isis suicide bombing, did not kill anyone else

A spokesperson for the Iraqi forces said the Irishman who died following an Isis suicide bombing near Mosul

3 hr ago
Forces clearing areas in IS-held Mosul as 20 killed in Iraqi bombings

Iraq's special forces worked to clear neighbourhoods on the eastern edge of Islamic State-held Mosul as

4 hr ago
Children killed in rocket attack on Syrian school

A rocket or mortar barrage has struck a pre-school in an opposition-controlled suburb of the Syrian capital

5 hr ago

Fatal stabbing in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating a fatal stabbing in Dublin.

3 hr ago
2,000 people gathered in Athenry in support of Apple's planned data

Over 2,000 people gathered in Athenry in Galway this afternoon in support of Apple's planned data

4 hr ago
Five weapons seized in Dublin car search

Two sub machine guns and a number of other firearms have been seized in Dublin.

4 hr ago

Schools set to close indefinitely from tomorrow

The Department of Education and Skills held further discussions with the ASTI today. This follows on from

34 min ago
New Zealand coach defends decision to play flanker Jerome Kaino as lock

Steve Hansen has defended the decision to parachute flanker Jerome Kaino in at lock for New Zealand's

35 min ago
Kid Cudi performs for the first time since entering rehab

Pharrell joined Kid Cudi on stage at ComplexCon.

51 min ago

Home Voice Assistant Showdown: Amazon Echo vs. Google Home

This week, Google released Google Home, a voice-controlled smart appliance, to compete with the

3 hr ago
50 Ways to Relax Without Spending a Dime

If you’re on a budget and you’re looking for some great ways to relax and unwind beyond just going for a

4 hr ago
Sunday's Best Deals: Under Armour Fleece, Infrared Turkey Fryer, Cole

Under Armour fleece gear , Cole Haan shoes , and an infrared turkey “fryer” lead off Sunday’s best deals

4 hr ago

An Explanation of Capacity Factor

Neil Sheehan Public Affairs Officer Region I Earlier this year, the nuclear power industry announced it

November 3, 2016
REAL ID and Access to Nuclear Power Plants

Mark Resner Senior Security Specialist October 10 was the deadline for five states to comply with the

November 1, 2016
Under NRC’s Watchful Eye — New Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Comes on Line

Joey Ledford Public Affairs Officer Region II The nuclear power industry notched a significant

October 27, 2016

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg pledges $3bn to fight disease

Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are committing $3 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate basic

September 21, 2016
Feel overweight? This study reveals why

Genes contribute to self-perceived weight status among young adults, especially among women, a new research

September 1, 2016
Bacteria in chewable tobacco may up risk of cancer

Researchers have identified several species of bacteria in smokeless tobacco products that can increase the

August 27, 2016

Volkswagen emissions scandal deepens as prosecutors probe chairman

German prosecutors have widened an inquiry into suspected market manipulation by managers at Volkswagen

37 min ago
Forthcoming Medvedev’s visit to Israel sign of boosting bilateral relations

Medvedev will arrive in Israel on November 10

1 hr ago
Israel considers transporting its gas via TANAP

Israel is considering the possibility to transport its gas to Europe via the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas

3 hr ago

Just remember, think FAST when it comes to stroke

The consequences of stroke are devastating, and in conjunction with World Stroke Day (Oct 29), it’s a

21 hr ago
Astragalus help for allergic rhinitis

Seventeen-year old Adam Fernandez is having a runny nose… again. Adam has struggled with a

22 hr ago
Home remedies for irritable bowel syndrome

From eating fibre-filled foods to exercising more, making some simple changes can help ease irritable bowel

November 4, 2016

Jump in Florida, Nevada early voting could reap Latino gains for Clinton

MIAMI (Reuters) - The man answering a volunteer's knock on the door in the Kendall section of Miami
Socialist's Radev leads Bulgaria presidential election - exit polls

SOFIA (Reuters) - Rumen Radev, the candidate of Bulgaria's opposition Socialist party, narrowly won the
Turkish, U.S. military chiefs discuss Syria and Iraq operations - Turkish

ANKARA (Reuters) - The heads of the Turkish and U.S. armed forces discussed joint strategies against

Elon Musk Predicts Mid-December Return to Flight for SpaceX's Falcon 9

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said Nov. 4 he expects the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight in the

6 hr ago
Extraterrestrials Invade California! Alien Con 2016 in Photos

The History Channel hosted a convention for fans of the TV series "Ancient Aliens" and science

6 hr ago
Watery Constellations Fill the Southern Sky

There are very few bright stars in the southern evening skies this week, but on clear, moonless evenings

November 5, 2016

This Week In Techdirt History: October 30th - November 5th

Five Years Ago This week in 2011 we witnessed the true birth of a monster. The PROTECT-IP act

November 5, 2016
Washington Post Columnist: If This Democracy Is Going To Stay Healthy, We

Trust and respect aren't things someone (or something) holds in an infinite, uninterrupted supply

November 4, 2016
Las Vegas PD Continues To Use Faulty $2 Drug Field Tests Because

The War on Drugs has never really been about eradicating illegal drugs. It's been about putting up

November 4, 2016

Fresh Euro Patent Office drama: King Battistelli fires union boss

EPO president ignores his own admin council President of the European Patent Office Benoit Battistelli has
Refactoring Brexit: The Great Digital Repeal

And why Hillary will lose – she didn't listen to me ¡Bong! The people had not just spoken, I realised
Naughty UK Google cloud users can now be sued by Chocolate Factory in

CMA beams: Look what we've done for consumer rights! BT, Dropbox, Google and Mozy have promised not to

Lester Haines: RIP

Register Special Projects Bureau chief dies aged 55 It is with incredible sadness that El Reg must report
US 5th graders have a pop at paper plane record

Close to claiming highest launch Guinness World Record A bunch of US 5th graders* yesterday came close to
NASA's stadium-sized sandwich bag overflies Oz

So far so good for Super Pressure Balloon mission The NASA Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) which lifted off

Google makes it to third base with Home digital assistant

A worthy challenger to the Echo, but no home run Review There's really no way to write about Google
Living with the Pixel XL – Google's attempt at a high-end phone

Promising, but needs some work Review Earlier this month, Google announced its Pixel range of smartphones
Teen in the dock on terror apologist charge for naming Wi-Fi network '

Zut alors! An 18-year-old broke France's anti-terror laws by naming his home Wi-Fi network "Daesh

A Bad Carver

Consider the Venus of Willendorf , the Venus of Hohle Fels , and the Venus of Dolní Věstonice . These three

November 3, 2016
Ribbonfarm Longform Blogging Course: Nov 10 – 22

Over the past three years, as long-time readers will have noted, ribbonfarm has gradually transitioned into

November 1, 2016
The Cyberpunk Sensibility

“Cyberpunk creeps up on us. Some kind of alchemy transforms its fictions into truths, and draws us towards

October 27, 2016

Man keeps vigil for Siberia's Labynkyr Devil

Andrey Solovyev has braved freezing temperatures in his quest to locate Siberia's own Loch Ness Monster

November 5, 2016
SpaceX solves mystery of Falcon 9 explosion

The private space firm has finally figured out what caused its rocket to explode back in September. SpaceX

November 5, 2016
Cis-lunar space station could replace ISS

There are plans to build an ambitious new space station around the Moon within the next two decades. The

November 5, 2016

Is Your Birth Control as Safe as You Think?

Since NuvaRing hit the market, more than 700 women have filed lawsuits, claiming it has caused potentially

November 5, 2016
Which Type of Long-Term Birth Control is Best for You?

Tired of taking birth control pills? There are lots of other contraception choices that need less action on

November 5, 2016
What Your Gynecologist Wants You to Know

Does your gyno notice if you wax? WebMD shares seven secrets and tips from female doctors.

November 5, 2016

WEEKLY ADDRESS: The Progress We've Made Because of the Affordable Care

This week, President Obama discussed Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace, which began

November 5, 2016
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Josh Earnest en route Fayetteville, NC, 11/

Aboard Air Force One En Route Fayetteville, North Carolina 1:50 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: All

November 4, 2016
MENSAJE SEMANAL: El Progreso que Hemos Hecho Debido a La Ley del Cuidado de

Comentarios del Presidente Barack Obama Mensaje semanal La Casa Blanca 5 de noviembre de

November 4, 2016

The Neverending Race Is Coming to a Close. Then what?

Finally! That is the prevailing thought as this presidential election is headed for the finish line

8 hr ago
Voter Disenfranchisement in Florida Could Skew Swing State’s Outcome

Desmond Meade has a law degree from Florida International University. However, he is not allowed to

November 5, 2016
Big Oil Taking Tepid First Steps to Fight Climate Change

Apparently kicking and screaming the whole way, some of the world’s oil giants are finally taking

November 4, 2016

Class Polarizes Americans Just as Much as Politics

The American middle-class has been shrinking nearly a half-century. No wonder the United States has become

7 hr ago
Ovulation Prediction Is Messy and Difficult. It Shouldn’t Be

The market is wide open for anything that will bring the technology of this tedious, anxious process a

7 hr ago
As the GOP Cracks Up, Tech’s Young Conservatives Come Up

As tech issues become more national than niche, Silicon Valley's views become increasingly important

7 hr ago

How Algorithms Could Help Keep People Out of Jail

Cities are using techniques borrowed from public health and machine learning to figure out what to do with

7 hr ago
Want Your Marijuana Startup to Succeed? Study Patent Law

If states legalize marijuana next week, startups will pounce on the new market—but first, they'll need

November 5, 2016
Help! Baby Stars Attack This Pillar of Dust From the Inside

Space photos of the week,October 31 — November 5, 2016. The post Help! Baby Stars Attack This Pillar of

November 5, 2016

What It Would Take to Move 650 Million People into the US in One Week

Donald Trump stated that we could get 650 million immigrants into the US in just a week. Is this realistic?

November 1, 2016
Take a Tour of the 10 Spookiest Volcanoes in the World

Halloween is here, so why not check out some of the spookiest names volcanoes have to offer. The post Take

October 31, 2016
The Science Behind All the Best Halloween Party Tricks

Perhaps you enjoy dressing up for Halloween. For me, I prefer to talk about cool physics that you might see

October 31, 2016

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