Spy snapshot
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By Gordon Corera Security correspondent, BBC News The annual Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) reports, the latest of which was published on Thursday, are one of the few insights we get into the real world of British intelligence. The big controversies that come into public view – like the Binyam Mohammed case recently – provide an insight into the sharp end of the business. But the ISC reports...
Marion Jones: Lie Detector Killer – Manolith
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CBC.ca Marion Jones: Lie Detector Killer Manolith To me, here’s the best bit: She passed a lie detector test administered by an FBI agent confirming that she was not drug-enhanced. .. Link: Marion Jones: Lie Detector Killer – Manolith Read More →
Nigeria women protest at killings
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Hundreds of women have taken to the streets of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and the city of Jos in rallies against Sunday’s massacre near Jos. See the rest here: Nigeria women protest at killings Read More →
Crackdown call over school cheats
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By Angela Harrison BBC News education reporter A report into parents who cheat to get their child into a school calls for whistleblowing hotlines to be set up. England’s Chief Schools Adjudicator, Ian Craig, also calls for councils to make random checks on 10% of applications to cut fraud Read the rest here: Crackdown call over school cheats Read More →
Greeks stage fresh general strike
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By Malcolm Brabant BBC News, Athens Greece is expected to grind to a halt for the second time in a month as hundreds of thousands of state and private workers stage a general strike. The stoppage is in protest at the country’s austerity measures. The head of the employers’ federation has accused the strikers of trying to make Greece into a charity case. Read more from the original source: Greeks stage...
The Scottsboro Boys – TheaterMania.com
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Financial Times The Scottsboro Boys TheaterMania.com The lyrics , filled with cutting barbs about the legal system and the racism the men encounter, often surprise, particularly in their ability to reveal humor … Read more here: The Scottsboro Boys – TheaterMania.com Read More →
Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man, says Forbes
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Mexican telecom giant Carlos Slim has topped Forbes magazine’s billionaire’s list – the first time since 1994 that an American has not led the rankings. Read this article: Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man, says Forbes Read More →
Vonn nears 3rd straight overall World Cup title after finishing 2nd to Riesch … – Gaea Times (blog)
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Vonn nears 3rd straight overall World Cup title after finishing 2nd to Riesch … Gaea Times (blog) RT @cnnbrk: MLB star Nomar Garciaparra signs with Red Sox, retires from baseball. Read more: Vonn nears 3rd straight overall World Cup title after finishing 2nd to Riesch … – Gaea Times (blog) Read More →
Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize
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The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. More: Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize Read More →
The Story of Stuff: From viral video to new book – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Treehugger The Story of Stuff : From viral video to new book Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Released in 2007, The Story of Stuff is a 21-minute video written and narrated by environmental activist Annie … The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard Puggal Latest News and events Story Of Stuff Book Adds To The Vision Of Decreased Consumption PSFK ‘ The Story of Stuff ‘, Fortified The Perception of The Capitalist...
Five killed in Pakistan attack
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Unidentified gunmen have attacked the office of a Western aid agency in Pakistan, killing up to five people, the police said. The victims, including two women, were all Pakistanis, reports say. Excerpt from: Five killed in Pakistan attack Read More →
Leaping off the page – Belgian paper prints 3D edition
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A Belgian French-language daily has issued what is thought to be Europe’s first 3D newspaper – complete with cardboard viewing glasses. All the photos and ads in La Derniere Heure’s (DH) special edition were given a three-dimensional effect, but the text remained the same. Read the original: Leaping off the page – Belgian paper prints 3D edition Read More →
My Life as Liz Season 2 MTV Video – Gather.com
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UK Today News My Life as Liz Season 2 MTV Video Gather.com Will there be a My Life as Liz season 2 ? My Life as Liz MTV aired season 1 episode 9 last evening with the title “The End of the Beginning”. … See original here: My Life as Liz Season 2 MTV Video – Gather.com Read More →
UK trade gap unexpectedly widens
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The UK’s goods trade deficit with the rest of the world unexpectedly widened to its biggest since August 2008 in January. And exports saw their sharpest drop in more than three years, according to the Office for National Statistics Excerpt from: UK trade gap unexpectedly widens Read More →
My Life As Liz Season 2: The End of the Beginning? – UK Today News
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UK Today News My Life As Liz Season 2 : The End of the Beginning? UK Today News .. Read the original post: My Life As Liz Season 2: The End of the Beginning? – UK Today News Read More →
Brazil slaps trade sanctions on US
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The Brazilian government has announced trade sanctions against a variety of American goods in retaliation for illegal US subsidies to cotton farmers. The World Trade Organization (WTO) approved the sanctions in a rare move. Brazil published a list of 100 US goods that would be subject to import tariffs in 30 days, unless the two governments reached a last-minute accord. Continued here: Brazil slaps trade sanctions...
Marcus, Hodges Join NY Innovative Theatre Foundation; Award Applications Now … – Broadway World
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Marcus, Hodges Join NY Innovative Theatre Foundation; Award Applications Now … Broadway World His independent theatrical publications include The American Theatre Wing Presents: The Play That Changed My Life : America?s Foremost Playwrights on the … and more Read More →
Lords in science investment call
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By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News Former Labour and Conservative science ministers have teamed up to challenge the next UK government to maintain investment in science. Lords Sainsbury and Waldegrave said that continued investment was essential to Britain’s future prosperity. The pair made their call at the launch of a Royal Society report looking at the economic impact of research. View post:...
Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock Completes Historic Year – Associated Content
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Times Online Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock Completes Historic Year Associated Content The Best Actress winner 2010 was not put anywhere near contention months ago. But the Best Actress winner emerged from nearly nowhere to win, much like the .. Go here to see the original: Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock Completes Historic Year – Associated Content Read More →
Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock Oscars 2010: Best Actor Winner 2010 … – World Sports Tribune (blog)
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BBC News Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock Oscars 2010 : Best Actor Winner 2010 … World Sports Tribune (blog) Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock : Best Actor Winner 2010 Jeff Bridges. The winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges for … Read the original post: Best Actress Winner 2010 Sandra Bullock Oscars 2010: Best Actor Winner 2010 … – World Sports Tribune...
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