Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Obama to raise minimum wage for government contract workers - The Washington Post

Obviously, works the opposite way to a speed limit?






Monday, 27 January 2014

As Arctic ice melts, polar bears learn to live off the land - CSMonitor.com






When companies break the law and people pay: The scary lesson of the Google Bus - Salon.com






Wealthy venture capitalist Tom Perkins says the 1% in America are treated like Jews in Nazi Germany - Salon.com






Paul Krugman slams the 1% for “paranoia” and “megalomania” - Salon.com

In another era, the idea of criticising the rich might have provoked even harsher accusations, but Americans don't need Americans any more to get wealthy. So long as there is an alternative to local labour the workers won't be exploited. Their pensions will be raided and then they will be fired and ignored. Restrict capital flows and tax the rich may not sound orthodox, but it sure beats grinding poverty in a world where business morality is at its extreme lowest. 






Saturday, 25 January 2014

Green Hill Location for Public Safety Communications, Cell Tower Denied by Blowing Rock Town Council | High Country Press






Stephen Hawking Says No Black Holes Exist

Hawking and Penrose are at it again! 






The Potential Myth of Vitamin D Supplements | dailyRx






The Dark Side Of Broccoli And Kale: Could Cruciferous Vegetables Be Bad For You?

Cook before you blend....






What Is Vitamin D Good For? Supplements Have Little Effect On Heart Attack, Stroke, And Cancer Risk

Mysterious?






Energy efficiency measures in homes may lead to higher risk of lung cancer | Fox News






Israeli defense minister slams John Kerry for 'messianic' pursuit of peace deal (+video) - CSMonitor.com

Both sides are over optimistic. Israeli political candidates know how to trick population into feeling of total insecurity. 






Israel's Netanyahu draws line in the sand on Jordan Valley settlements - CSMonitor.com






We’ll Blow by U.N. Climate-Change Panel’s Trillion-Tons Limit | MIT Technology Review






Despite Funding Boost, We're Spending Too Little on Energy R&D | MIT Technology Review






Startup Begins Making a Battery for Renewable Energy | MIT Technology Review






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