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Whatever happened to – V Chip ???
Back in the late ’90’s there was talk about putting V Chips into TVs. All about Program Ratings I believe. Haven’t spent time researching where it went from there, but I believe it never made it through whatever approval process at the time. However, I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED in the least bit if they…
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Financial Post – Terence Corcoran: Nortel never was an Enron
Terence Corcoran: Nortel never was an Enron http://opinion.financialpost.com/2013/01/14/terence-corcoran-nortel-never-was-an-enron/ Maybe so, however I’ll bet $100 that you weren’t employed by either. Hence the absurdity of the acquisitions on a daily basis and the ridiculous amounts in the BILLIONS to buy them from Nortel’s persecptive was a good buy because potential competition was swallowed up and not…
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USA Today – Newtown mother: ‘Unbearable pain’ remains
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2013/01/14/1834205/ Now honestly tell me you want more if this isn’t enough pain ! Assault weapons be gone…
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The Star – Nortel verdict: Damage to company was done long before Frank Dunn: Olive
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1314901–nortel-verdict-damage-to-company-was-done-long-before-frank-dunn-olive Ain’t it amazing still trying to cut me off from the NET just before posting. Got around it as usual, this isn’t the first time as you may have noticed. Nortel – If we expect Moral conduct from Royalty, Goverments and authorities – then from a blue chip company years in the making, we…
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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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