Monthly Archives: September 2016

Ben Needham search: Ancient graves uncovered in Kos – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 30, 2016

The digging has concentrated on an area around a waste tank. Nutrients found in the soil have indicated human traces and a full analysis of soil samples will be carried out. Officers have said they believe the material will most likely relate to a nearby cess tank. Image caption The search is expected to last […]


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Labour and the left: A guide to names – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

Image copyright Hulton/Getty Image caption A commitment to socialism has been a central part of the Labour Party since its foundation While Labour members on different sides of the party might not agree on much, most are happy to call themselves socialists. It was in Tony Blair’s controversial speech to party conference in 1994, and […]


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Massive wasps’ nest in abandoned loft will both horrify and impress you

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

Hundreds of the dead insects were found next to the nest.Image: Pest Professionals LONDON Is this a homeowner’s skin-crawling nightmare? Or an impressive depiction of what happens when nature is left uninhibited? In this case, the answer is a resounding “both”. SEE ALSO: Why 500 bees with tiny license plates will be released from London […]


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What to look for in the next Pokmon Go

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

Pokmon Go proves that brands can monetize their customers nostalgia if they play their cards right. Pokmon sends this innate desire into overdrive by implicitly encouraging users to compare their collections. The race to catch them all pits users and their collections against each other. Whether its through routines, schedules or habits, were constantly trying […]


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SolarCity accused of misappropriating solar company Cogenras trade secrets

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

Solar company Cogenra is suingElon Musks SolarCity over the use of shingling technology the company alleges SolarCity took from Cogenra and used to create a world-record breaking solar panel. Cogenra says it shared itsmost precious and confidential trade secrets, manufacturing processes, and other intellectual property with Silevo and SolarCity between 2010 and 2014. Silevo is […]


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New York City accelerates emissions efforts in face of daunting sea level rise

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

City to expand renewable energy generation, improve efficiency of buildings, transition to electric vehicles and improve waste management to cut emissions New York City has set out a plan to quicken its pace of decarbonization in order to meet its emissions reduction target, as the metropolis prepares for a daunting sea level rise due to […]


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Ben Needham: Kos search team focuses on ‘newly planted tree’ – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

Image caption A forensic anthropologist said more than 100 bones had been found in the search, but all are from animals Image caption To date, police said they found “a vast number” of animal bones and small pieces of fabric which were “of slight interest” BBC reporter Kevin Larkin in Kos The replica of the […]


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Belfast man catches 19 rats in 24 hours at home – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

“They were big, grey rats. “The look of them was disgusting and to think they were in our home, near our children, was awful.” Related Topics Animals Belfast Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37492876


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Google swallows 11,000 novels to improve AI’s conversation

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

As writers learn that tech giant has processed their work without permission, the Authors Guild condemns blatantly commercial use of expressive authorship When the writer Rebecca Forster first heard how Google was using her work, it felt like she was trapped in a science fiction novel. Is this any different than someone using one of […]


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Royal Household worker Ronald Harper jailed for 100k bribes – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 29, 2016

He went on: “But nobody could have guessed that a trusted insider such as yourself could think of going to the lengths that you did to corrupt the system for personal gain. “Your betrayal of your colleagues’ trust and your lack of remorse at what you did are both remarkable.” Also sentenced: Former MPS director […]


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