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BBC News – Occupy Wall Street: Arrests at New York two-month rally

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/17 by Rick Leslie2012/06/18

Dozens of people have been arrested in New York as hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protesters attempted to march on the New York Stock Exchange. At a rally to mark two months of protest, police blocked streets and protesters massed … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

Occupy the London Stock Exchange

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/16 by Rick Leslie2012/01/18

As expected, today the Occupy London Stock Exchange site (OccupyLSX) has been served with eviction notices by the City of London Corporation. We will be posting our response shortly but thought it important that you see the documents themselves as … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

A Guitar manufacturer strikes the wrong chord – Rainforest Rescue

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/16 by Rick Leslie2012/03/07

Illegally logged wood near the Masoala National Park in Madagascar On August 24th, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, a federal government agency, raided Gibson guitar’s offices and factories in Nashville and Memphis – for the second time in … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Politics, Wildlife

Avaaz – Save the Internet – If you want to keep the internet free of censorship, sign the petition now.

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/16 by Rick Leslie2012/02/07

Right now, the US Congress is debating a law that would give them the power to censor the world’s internet — creating a blacklist that could target Youtube, WikiLeaks and even groups like Avaaz! Under the new law, the US … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet, Politics

BBC News – Occupy Wall Street: New York police clear Zuccotti Park

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/15 by Rick Leslie2011/11/15

New York police have dismantled the Occupy Wall Street camp in Zuccotti Park and arrested more than 70 people following a raid in the early hours. Protesters were ordered to leave at about 01:00 (06:00 GMT), before police began removing … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

BBC News – MPs to raise concerns about petrol prices in Commons

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/15 by Rick Leslie2011/11/15

MPs are to express concerns about the impact petrol prices are having on family finances in a Commons debate. Tory MP Robert Halfon says more than 100 colleagues are backing his motion calling for ministers to rethink future fuel tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

BBC News – Ground-to-air missiles ‘may protect’ London 2012 games

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/15 by Rick Leslie2011/11/15

What a waste of money! “Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told MPs that ground-to-air missiles will be deployed to protect the 2012 Olympic Games in London if deemed operationally necessary.” via BBC News – Ground-to-air missiles ‘may protect’ London 2012 … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

Great computer Security Podcast: Security Now!

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/14 by Rick Leslie2011/11/14

Steve Gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first anti-spyware program, creator of Spinrite and ShieldsUP, discusses the hot topics in security today with Leo Laporte. Winner of the 2009 and 2007 people’s choice award for … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Security

BBC News – Facebook ‘to seek consent for privacy changes’

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/14 by Rick Leslie2012/02/07

Privacy campaigners have welcomed a report that Facebook is to ask users to opt into any changes in the way it uses their personal information. The social network previously announced alterations to its members’ settings without asking for fresh consent. … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet, Internet Security

BBC News – Valve’s online game service Steam hit by hackers

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/14 by Rick Leslie2012/02/14

The Steam video game service, used by 35 million people, has been compromised by hackers. Its owner and operator, Valve, uncovered an intrusion into a user database while investigating a security breach of its discussion forums. via BBC News – … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Security

BBC News – Vince Cable expresses sympathy for St Paul’s protesters

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/13 by Rick Leslie2012/03/07

Business Secretary Vince Cable has said he sympathises with the emotions behind the protest at St Paul’s Cathedral. He told BBC One’s Politics Show that the demo reflected feelings about those who had prospered in the economic crisis, as many … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics

BBC News – Friends of the Earth legal action over solar subsidy

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/11 by Rick Leslie2012/03/07

“Environmental charity Friends of the Earth is to take the government to court over plans to halve subsidies for households which install solar panels. The charity said it had written to the government and asked it to agree to amend … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Politics

Olympic Flame’s 8,000-Mile UK Route Revealed – Yahoo!

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/07 by Rick Leslie2011/11/07

Tuesday 17 July 2012 Royal Tunbridge Wells via Olympic Flame’s 8,000-Mile UK Route Revealed – Yahoo!.

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Posted in Events, Politics

Firework at Dunorlan.

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/07 by Rick Leslie2015/10/02

Firework at Dunorlan., a photo by TN4Productions.co.uk on Flickr. Firework at Dunorlan.

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Posted in Anything Else

BBC News – Some unions hell-bent on strikes, Danny Alexander says

Rick's Blog Posted on 2011/11/06 by Rick Leslie2011/11/06

If it wasn’t for the unions, things would be far worse for workers now. The unions are there to represent their members best interest. If that means strikes then good luck to them! “Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander … Continue reading →

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