Thursday, November 29, 2012

Britain in free-press bullshit extravaganza

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In the traditional eve-of-major-report shouting ritual, professional and amateur opinion-havers made one last bid to silence their opponents? views on free speech.

The media bullshit, led by News International, the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail, is focused firmly on the phrases ?300 years?, ?state-control? and ?worse than the French?.

But this has also been combined with a thinly-veiled threat to MPs tempted to vote for new regulation that they will have their fucking lives turned upside down.

The pro-regulation bullshit is a diverse collective of fancy writers, self-loathing Guardian readers and the adulterous croquet-player John Prescott.

They have rallied round the phrases ?Murdoch?, ?Murdoch? and ?Thatcher?.

Meanwhile, some of Britain?s most trusted and intelligent actors have called for tough regulations, a state-of-the-art trailer and ?2m to play themselves in the Sam Mendes adaptation of day 14 of the Leveson hearings.

Media analyst Julian Cook said: ?Like all proper British debates about important things, press freedom must be decided on the basis of vested interests, ulterior motives and dimwitted tribal nonsense.

?Otherwise how on earth would we get it completely wrong??

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Source: http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/britain-in-free-press-bullshit-extravaganza-2012112850980

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Consumer confidence hits 4-year high

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Consumer confidence rose to a four-and-a-half-year high in November as consumers became more optimistic about the outlook for the economy, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.

The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes rose to 73.7 up from an upwardly revised 73.1 the month before, its highest since February 2008. Economists had expected a reading of 73.0, according to a Reuters poll.

October was originally reported as 72.2.

"Over the past few months, consumers have grown increasingly more upbeat about the current and expected state of the job market, and this turnaround in sentiment is helping to boost confidence," Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center, said in a statement.

The expectations index rose to 85.1 from 84.0, while the present situation index edged slightly lower to 56.6 from 56.7.

Consumers' labor market assessment was little changed in November. The "jobs hard to get" index was flat at 38.8 percent, while the "jobs plentiful" rose to 11.2 percent from 10.4 percent.?

Analysts said the latest figures should bode well for the holiday shopping season.

"Despite the 'fiscal cliff,' Hurricane Sandy and a weaker stock market in November, households seem to be upbeat," said Ray Stone, economist and managing director for Stone & McCarthy Research Associates.?"That means they should be willing to spend money on Christmas. Shoppers won't be busting down doors, but sales should be pretty upbeat."?

Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/business/economywatch/consumer-confidence-hits-more-4-year-high-1C7277986

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Protestors In Egypt Denounce President's 'Power Grab'

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10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

1. WHY THE WHITE HOUSE IS STICKING WITH MORSI

The Egyptian leader ? despite questions about his commitment to democracy ? remains a key American partner in brokering peace between Israel and its neighbors.

2. DEMOCRATS' LATEST STANCE: NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY OR MEDICARE

As the clock ticks on the "fiscal cliff," many in the party ? emboldened by the election ? no longer want to consider cuts that once were on the bargaining table.

3. WHERE WEDNESDAY'S POWERBALL JACKPOT RANKS

The $500 million pot is the second-highest in lottery history, behind only the $656 million Mega Millions prize in March.

4. SUSAN RICE'S PROSPECTS GROW CLOUDY

The would-be secretary of state will meet with two more GOP senators Wednesday amid fresh concern about comments she made after the Benghazi attack.

5. YEARNING TO SERVE ON THE FRONT LINES

Four women sue to overturn a Pentagon rule barring females from being assigned to ground combat units.

6. HOW DROUGHT AND RISING TEMPERATURES ARE AFFECTING THE GREAT LAKES

Water levels have fallen to near-record lows on Lakes Michigan and Huron.

7. U.N. ON VERGE OF RECOGNIZING PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD

The U.S. and Israel strongly oppose the resolution, which would add weight to Palestinian claims for a state in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem.

8. AMERICANS UPBEAT DESPITE LOOMING BUDGET MELTDOWN

Consumer confidence rose in November as home values increased and gas prices fell.

9. A NEW TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK STUDENTS' WHEREABOUTS

Microchips embedded in ID cards ? a purported safety measure ? will be "the next wave" in schools, one expert says.

10. SIN CITY'S LATEST ATTRACTION

Las Vegas is building a zip line that will spit tourists out of an 11-story slot machine and send them hurtling five blocks.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/10-things-know-wednesday-103500895.html

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