Children learn how to use computers and work around restrictions by experimentation and reading. So too must adults when they are confronted with restrictions. It’s a good idea to learn how to evade censorship before the flow of information is shut off, otherwise working around the problem becomes much more difficult because you must work [...]

David Willetts, the UK Minister of State for Universities and Science,
delivered a remarkable
speech
to the Publishers Association annual general meeting in London last
week. Willetts focused on open access and left no doubt of the
government’s c…

Daniel Hannan predicts an EU heading towards total collapse.  
  ….Euro-Lefties have been having   a thin time of it recently. Only three per cent of EU citizens live under socialist or socialist-led governments. That, though, is…

If you’re looking for a holiday that is a little more meaningful, one that gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and make a positive impact on the community then an archaeological holiday may be the perfect option for you. Archaeological holidays are becoming increasingly popular around the world and are a great option if you’re jonsing for something a little bit different.

The National Post reports
that plans to introduce new Internet surveillance legislation is
threatening the current British ruling coalition. The bill has yet to
be introduced, but has attracted criticism from MPs from all parties.

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A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says that the increased seismic activity taking place in certain areas of the United States is almost certainly the result of oil a…

oh-frack1.jpg A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says that the increased seismic activity taking place in certain areas of the United States is almost certainly the result of oil and gas drilling activities. The group has been studyin…

Long time social justice and democracy activists fooled their foes on April Fools this year giving the world a double victory with Aung San Suu Kyi and George Galloway winning by-elections to restore voices for reason in the world. Suu Kyi, a long time political prisoner, won her first election after being freed by the [...]

The UK is one of the many places on my bucket list.  I’m one of those girls that can pour for hours over travel sites, soak up countless brochures and still not feel like I have enough information!  That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce …

UK Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has instructed Government lawyers to oppose the right of Christian workers to wear a cross. They will call on European human rights judges to dismiss the claims of Christian workers who have been banned from d…

Unbelievable !!!  Stupid, stupid Brits.  From the deluge of comments at the Telegraph  (over a 1000) it’s clear this  has outraged many people.

In a highly significant move, ministers will fight a case at the European Court o…

I’m a recent victim of Credit Card Crime. I’m actually kind of amused/intrigued by it. My Visa was used by criminals to send ~$75 to “Digital Star” in the UK. Fraudulent charges appeared first after Feb. 3. Check your Visa, doesn’t matter which bank. The charges were made by phone or Internet, Visa rep couldn’t [...]

Now I can hardly wait until Monday (now in the UK), with a series of promotional tweets going up today. … And I don’t have to wait any longer! Stratfor emails are being exposed, for public review. Rolling Stone, and many other media sources will be publishing juicy leaks this week. @wikileaks: Over 25 media [...]

Britain was forced to plead with the US to take part in the flotilla challenging Iranian power in the Gulf after American commanders decided the Royal Navy had nothing to contribute to the mission.

Defence sources have revealed that the Americans onl…

The crafty new war strategy …. pit brother against brother, divide and rule. What’s not to like about that ? The sound of war drums is the preferred music for many.

US closes embassy in Syria, pulls all diplomatic staff back home.

Prez Obama order…

and their armies all over the world  are doing their biding …. with the help of the press of course.  Don’t forget what it was like just before Egypt fell into the Caliphate’s hands. The same kind of protests were synchronized all over. Th…

American spy charged with spying, by his own government, when he revealed to reporters that the CIA was acting illegally by torturing people. Obama’s War on Whistle-blowers, rages on. Bradley Manning is rolling over in his pending grave for allegedly feeding Collateral Murder and other information to WikiLeaks. == Our ghoulish Globe and Mail thinks [...]

CBC’s Dispatches hosts an interview with Matthew Willis, who has a chapter on Canada in a new Royal United Services Institute book on the NATO/UK experience in Afghanistan.It’s interesting because Willis suggests that Canada lobbied hard to get Kandaha…

CBC’s Dispatches hosts an interview with Matthew Willis, who has a chapter on Canada in a new Royal United Services Institute book on the NATO/UK experience in Afghanistan. It’s interesting because Willis suggests that Canada lobbied hard t…

Sassy, in the comments here, informs us of another bit of Sanity on the Rise. The UK is going to allow TV ads for private abortion clinics.Previously, ads for reproductive services had been allowed only for non-profit clincs. Only one ad was run and re…