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The Periscope Post
http://www.periscopepost.com/
Selecting and presenting the most interesting commentary, editorial, and opinion coverage of the news each day, and giving you a place to share your views.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2638 )
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Five Shocking Moments from the Michael Jackson Trial
The trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, for manslaughter continues. Here are five of the most shocking moments so far. Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 CELEB, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIETY -
Weekly Bin Collections: A Basic Human Right?
Some bins, in London. Photo credit: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/706777 We had weekly rubbish collections in 1875; the Labour government, after 1997, decide... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Eric Pickles Gives £250 Million to Bin Fund
Eric Pickles, the Local Government Secretary, has set aside £250 million to bring back weekly bin collections. In these austere times, is this mad, or... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 CHARITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Speed Limit to Be Raised to 80 Mph in UK
Motorway. Photocredit: Bob McCaffrey http://www.flickr.com/photos/mccaffrey_uk/3208129302/sizes/m/in/photostream/ Tired of juddering along at 70 mph on the... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Can You Shop Yourself Sane After a Break-up?
Nail varnish. Photo credit: Marcus Vegas, http://flic.kr/p/ChUN1 At four in the morning, curled up on the kitchen floor, I had a wild, uncharacteristic impulse... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 LIFESTYLE, RELATIONSHIPS -
Is the UK Really the Worst Place to Live in Europe?
The UK is the worst place to live in Europe according to a uSwitch study. Is quality of life in Spain or France really that much better? Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Occupy Wall Street: Pepper Spray Investigated; Anonymous Gets Involved
Occupy Wall Street, the peaceful protest in New York against capitalism, is growing. Allegations of misconduct by police have surfaced, and internet group... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Hallmark Hawks Unemployment Condolences Greetings Cards
Images via Hallmark On both sides of the pond, and well beyond, unemployment is a major problem which is damaging the economy and eating away at the tissue of... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Amazon’s Kindle Fire Set to Launch
Kindle fire: setting the world alight? Amazon and Apple, two technological titans, are flexing their muscles. Yes, it’s Tablet Time, as they both get ready to... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 CURRENT, GADGETS, SOCIETY, TECH -
Saudi Woman Escapes Lash for Driving; Women to Get Vote
Soon after King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia announced that women would get the vote in the 2015 elections, a woman was sentenced to ten lashes. Her crime?... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Triumph of the ‘Token Woman’
Helen Sharman OBE. Photo credit: Brunel University It’s the taboo topic few companies or journalists dare discuss. A virulent ‘corporate cancer’, supposedly a... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Women! Coffee Makes You Happier! Or Does It?
Girl drinking coffee. Photocredit: joeszilagyi http://www.flickr.com/photos/rootology/2769416505/sizes/m/in/photostream/ Drink more coffee! Be less depressed! I... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Coffee Could Protect Women from Risk of Depression
A new study by Harvard University researchers claims that drinking coffee reduces the chance of depression in women. Is it news to be welcomed, or received... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIETY -
iPhone 5 Launch Date Set In Stone
The world awaits with baited breath for early October Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, GADGETS, SOCIETY, TECH -
What Will the iPhone 5 Do, Look Like?
iPhone 5: speculation grows It’s what all Apple aficionados have been waiting for: Apple have sent out invitations to the October 4th launch of the iPhone 5. Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Singer Rihanna Rubs Farmer up the Wrong Way
Rihanna, on tour in Australia. Photocredit: Eva Rinaldi Live Music and Celebrity... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SOCIETY -
Carlos Tevez Tantrum Rocks Manchester City, Shames Football
Manchester City's dressing-room unity is being threatened by wantaway striker Carlos Tevez. Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS -
The Trial of the Century: Michael Jackson’s Doctor, Conrad Murray, Accused of...
Singer Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, is in the dock on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. The prosecution and defence teams are sparring: sparks... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 CELEB, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SOCIETY -
Trader: ‘I Go to Bed Every Night Dreaming of Another Recession.’
Wall Street. Photo credit: Sjoerd van Oosten A quite unbelievably candid (and bleak) interview given to BBC News by independent trader Alessio Rastani about... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Labour Leader Ed Miliband at One: Is He up to the Top Job?
ComRes opinion polls make grim reading for Labour leader Ed Miliband. Will his speech today at Labour's annual conference help reinvigorate his party and... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY