Monk By Blood
Drones are the Boogieman for Europe Not Spies
Relations between the United States and Europe hit a low point following revelations that Washington was spying on European Union buildings and harvesting foreign email messages. Behind the scenes, though, it is not data protection and surveillance that produces the most complications for the transatlantic intelligence relationship, but rather America’s use…
The New Paradyne of Algorithms : Slavery
More and more of modern life is steered by algorithms. But what are they exactly, and who is behind them? Tom Whipple follows the trail There are many reasons to believe that film stars earn too much. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie once hired an entire train to travel from London to Glasgow. Tom Cruise’s…
Whistleblowers: No More Secrets
Edward Snowden, the Washington Post & Whistleblowers By: Kevin Gosztola Monday June 10, 2013 Washington PostAfter Edward Snowden came forward and identified himself as the source of disclosures that had been published by The Guardian on top secret surveillance programs being operated by the National Security Agency, Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman posted…
Naked Cyclist bring Mexico City to a standstill
The cyclists say nakedness highlights their vulnerability on the road Thousands of naked cyclists have ridden through the streets of Mexico City to mark the World Naked Bike Ride. The event is to raise awareness of the importance of cycling for exercise and as a way to reduce fossil fuels. Organisers say riding naked…
Superpowers Internet Hack Attacks: China Targets American Military Infrastructure
A new report by the Department of Defense claims for the first time that the Chinese government is directly connected to attacks on U.S. computer systems, including those owned by the government. The report—which is part of an annual review on China’s military capabilities—claims that “intrusions” on those systems “appear to be attributable directly to…
Afghanistan responsible for more than 90 per cent of the world’s heroin.
United Nations’ early assessment of the 2013 crop found farmers were planning to plant more poppy than last year, marking the third annual rise in the drug’s cultivation. UN officials predict the increase will push this year’s crop close to 2007’s record level and again see Afghanistan responsible for more than 90 per cent of…