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BBC News – UK tidal power has huge potential, say scientists
UK tidal power has huge potential, say scientists http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20983645
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BBC News – George Peabody Library, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
George Peabody Library, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland http://www.bbc.com/travel/slideshow/20121203-americas-most-beautiful-college-libraries George Peabody Library, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Now that’s a library I wouldn’t mind having a long term browse in. Bet you there are many others too. Ah, if only I had more time.
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USA Today – Computer scam accuses you of viewing child porn
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2013/01/14/1833295/ This is what the FBI and all other law enforcement agencies should spend their time going after – scams like this have the potential to have people kill themselves over blackmail. These types of scams is a social ill that has the potential to impact lots of inter-connected activities such as workers in daycare,…
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Reuters – Boy’s death highlights Brazil’s raids on “cracklands”
Boy’s death highlights Brazil’s raids on “cracklands” http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/10/us-brazil-crack-idUSBRE90915920130110 Analysis: Brazil’s once-envied energy matrix a victim of “hubris” http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/07/us-brazil-energy-idUSBRE9060MS20130107 Brazil’s hot, dry summer may lead to energy rationing http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/07/us-brazil-energy-rationing-idUSBRE9060TL20130107 Analysis: Rousseff’s bet – Brazil has atoned for economic sins http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/07/us-brazil-energy-idUSBRE9060MS20130107 These are all inter-related, from the small boy in need to the big picture of excess…
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Globe & Mail – NRA says it has support in Congress to block assault weapons ban
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/nra-says-it-has-support-in-congress-to-block-assault-weapons-ban/article7296208/ And I have lots of fresh rolls of toilet paper for all the B.S. I think people will be more than happy to donate to the same cause if I run out of rolls. Good luck with that one.
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National Post – Former Nortel execs to learn fate in multimillion dollar fraud trial
Former Nortel execs to learn fate in multimillion dollar fraud trial http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/01/13/former-nortel-execs-to-learn-fate-in-multimillion-dollar-fraud-trial/ When they’re done with Nortel, it’s my turn to have a crack at it. What till all the dirty laundry comes out. Isn’t it great to have been there and done that. This ain’t over till the fat lady sings ! Attention all…
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Reuters – Oracle updates Java, security expert says it still has bugs
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/13/us-java-oracle-security-idUSBRE90C0JB20130113 And if that’s the case, were does that leave Banks and all Financial Institutions that relys on Oracle SQL Databases for security. If they’ve been having all this much trouble and it’s still going on, dare I say that all financial transactions are in the same potential proverbial boat of being at risk. It…
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CBS News – The battle against the clock on gun control
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57563690/the-battle-against-the-clock-on-gun-control/ Better to get it right than to screw up something as big as this and have everyone on the ground all twisted up and sour. Yes time is a factor, especially to try and avoid more tragic events like Newton. But will a partial answer to a complex problem serve it’s Masters anymore than…
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CBS News – I like the GUI interface alot
http://www.cbsnews.com/ Nice, clean, clear and crisp. No information overload and can still drill down further easily. Great Job !
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CBS News – Over the line: Fighting corruption on our border
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57563687/over-the-line-fighting-corruption-on-our-border/ Well this is a refreshing piece of news. And kudos for admitting that there’s a problem and being aware of it. Now let’s turn things around by making Life more attractive for Mexicans in Mexico instead of wanting to jump borders. That’ll help with the queue jumping over fences and ‘slave’ trading. Next step…