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• Riot Sentencing Backlash – Too Harsh, Too Swift?

  

  As magistrates hand out harsh sentences, Liberal Democrats and lawyers warn about politicising the judiciary. The Coalition government is split on the issue: ar... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Spoiler Alert: We Hear Spoilers Are Good for You, So Here Are Five of the Most...

  

  Agatha Christie novels. Photo credit: Kennymatic, http://flic.kr/p/5Ut3ftSpoilers are good for you, according to US scientists: A new study at the University... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 BOOKS

• Five New Ways in Which Scientists Say We’re Decreasing Our Life Expectancy

  

  The Grim Reaper. Photo credit: Conscience: taxes for peace not war, http://flic.kr/p/7JLnw8Feel a cold shiver at the back of your neck? No, it’s not the office... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 CURRENT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIETY

• Strauss-Kahn’s Lawyers Dismiss Accuser’s Injury Claims After Medical...

  

  A medical report has surfaced that claims Dominique Strauss-Kahn's accuser suffered injuries relating to sexual assault. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Rick Perry Slams Federal Reserve for ‘treason’, Faces Backlash from Bush Veterans

  

  The Texas governor's presidential campaign has got off to a controversial start. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 11-year-old Mayor Names Street After Justin Bieber in Texas; Youth in Decline?

  

  The mayor of a Texas town renames part of Main Street "Justin Bieber Way". Did we mention she's 11 years old? Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CELEB, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Amazon Signs Best-selling Author for New Publishing Venture

  

  Tim Ferriss just signed with Amazon Publishing. Photo credit: Brian Caldwell, http://www.flickr.com/photos/briancaldwell/467512232/The 4-Hour ChefThe 4-Hour... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Fatal Shark Attacks Rock Honeymooners’ Paradise Seychelles

  

  Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton on their wedding day. Photo credit: FacebookThe latest fatal shark attack at the Anse Lazio beach on Praslin Island claimed the... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Rail Fares Rise, Passengers Dismayed

  

  A train. Photocredit: Bright Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightmeadow/56844105/sizes/m/in/photostream/Rail fares are going up faster than the Hogwarts... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Roll Up, Roll up for Pottermore, J K Rowling’s Wizard New Site

  

  J K Rowling, the author of the multi-million selling Harry Potter series (which, if you haven’t read or heard about, sees young Harry sent to the magical... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Phone Hacking Scandal Re-erupts, Murdochs Feel the Molten Heat

  

  James and Rupert Murdoch. Photo credit: 2storyIn the documents released on Tuesday, ex-News of the World reporter Clive Goodman alleges that phone hacking was... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Merkel / Sarkozy Mini-summit Fails to Calm Eurozone Fears

  

  Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, and Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of France, met yesterday to discuss the eurozone crisis. But will their plans stave... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• David Starkey Sparks Massive Row with ‘whites Have Become Black’ Comments

  

  Hackney, London, August 9, 2011. Photo credit: Alexander TsangaridesHistorian David Starkey has sparked a storm of controversy by claiming, in a discussion of... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Huffington Post Angers Design Community with ‘unethical’ Free Logo Competition

  

  The Huffington Post draws the well-designed ire of the graphic design community with bid for free logo design. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Hackgate Back! Clive Goodman’s Leaked Letter Suggests ex-NOTW Royal Editor Was N...

  

  A leaked 2007 letter by ex-News of the World staffer Clive Goodman suggests people at the top of the News International food chain knew all about phone hacking. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CURRENT, MEDIA, SOCIETY

• New Oil Leak Discovered in the North Sea

  

  North Sea oil rig. Photo Credit: Stig Nygaard http://www.flickr.com/photos/stignygaard/3002902143/ Oil giant Shell admitted on Tuesday that there is a second... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Assad’s Ramadan Crack-down on Syrian Uprising Continues Despite International...

  

  A poster of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. Photo credit: copepodoAccording to the BBC reports, Assad government forces have been putting down dissent in the por... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What The Eurozone Crisis Means for France & Germany

  

  Can the leaders of the EU's 2 biggest economies save the day? Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Michael Moore Pushes Matt Damon for US Presidency

  

  If Matt Damon ran for president, who would be his competitors? Step forward Clooney and Baldwin. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Warren Buffett Urges US Billionaires to Pay More Tax, Brands System Unfair

  

  Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has called on his 'mega-rich' friends to pay higher taxes. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 BUSINESS, CURRENT, ECONOMICS, SOCIETY