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Report on Iran’s nuclear programme is not the drama expected
The report by the IAEA on Iran’s nuclear programmes is not the dramatic revelation that some expected. In Iran’s favour, most of the data reveals authentic energy applications of nuclear material. On the other hand, questions remain about what current activities are. And those questions are being asked. The response by both Iran and the …
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Transport more important to us than children?
There are now three times more cars than children in the UK says a report commissioned by Play England who say that the disappearance of places where children can play demands a “robust and urgent response”. While the statistic in itself may be a bit misleading, since it does not reflect car ownership per family, …
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Theft in the virtual world … a step in the right direction?
A teenager has been arrested for stealing virtual furniture in a virtual hotel in a virtual world (Habbo). The furniture was paid for with real money, however. This is another step in the realisation of virtual reality. Earlier this year we heard of a real world intellectual property litigation over virtual businesses in a virtual …
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Global Text Project coming
A new website that make available open content electronic textbooks facilitating learning. Still in its early stages it also accepts contributions: Global Text Project
Iraq war costing twice as much as we were told
The US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are costing nearly double the amount previously thought, according to a report, War At Any Price?, by the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress. (Press release here – pdf) It says “hidden costs” have pushed the total to about $1.5 trillion – nearly twice the requested $804 …
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The real sub-prime losses – $ 150 – 450 billion. Now, can you say recession?
The real extent of the credit delusion in the US is now beginning to be recognised. The hidden losses among financial houses are being uncovered. While a few banks, like Goldman Sachs, might try to defer recognition of the losses till 2008 so that the news doesn’t hit their share price, analysts from Bernanke to …
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California sues the US Federal government for failing to regulate vehicle emissions
California has followed due process and now filed suit against the US Federal government’s failure to endorse California emission laws. In April, the US Supreme Court had ruled that the EPA, which had challenged the California law, was wrong to say that it did not have the power to regulate exhaust gases from new cars …
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Suu Kyi “optimism” – is it real or diplomatic?
We have been sanguine about the prospects of reform of the sad situation in Myanmar. The first sign that there might be positive change is the statement that Aung San Suu Kyi is optimistic that a dialogue might produce reconciliation with the military junta. He sentiment was revealed through intermediaries and comes as she communicates …
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Can we walk the talk? Its harder than you think …
A fairly extensive poll by the BBC inquiring whether individuals can make lifestyle changes to redress damage to the biosphere returned a positive result. Most of us think we can and will make changes. This is a good start, but we should not be complacent for a two main reasons: The changes envisioned are modest …
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