A Chain Of Thought...: November 2014

Sunday, 30 November 2014

India: Women beat up attackers on bus in Haryana

Two sisters have beaten up three men, who were allegedly sexually harassing them on a moving bus in the north Indian state of Haryana. The men have been arrested and charged with assault, police said. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vFZE18

'Right to rent' checks start in West Midlands

West Midlands landlords must check the right of prospective tenants to be in the UK if they want to avoid a possible fine of up to £3,000. The Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton area is the first where landlords have to carry out the checks, the Home Office said. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1A5CJgS

Japan's Nikkei higher as oil slump weakens yen

Asian markets opened mixed on Monday as falling oil prices weighed on the region's energy stocks. US crude fell over $2 to a five-year low, while Brent futures hit a fresh four-year low, extending a steep sell-off after Opec's decision last week not to cut production. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vyEwLs

UN climate talks begin as global temperatures break records

UN climate negotiators are meeting in Peru to try to advance talks on a new global agreement. One hundred and niney-five nations have committed to finalising a new climate pact in Paris by the end of 2015. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1v8UX19

Manuel Pellegrini: Manchester City win proves title credentials

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says his side's victory at Southampton proves they are capable of challenging Chelsea for the Premier League title. City climbed to second in the table with a 3-0 win over Southampton and are six points behind the unbeaten Blues. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1B3wJIT

Mark Webber: Former F1 driver injured in crash at Brazil race

Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber was injured in a crash in a World Endurance Championship race in Brazil but is "awake and alert" at a medical centre. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rIwJLD

A Timeline Of The Robots In Films

Movies are filled with all kinds of life forms, be them the more traditional humans and animals, or fictional beings like aliens and monsters. Movies are also home to fantastical things that aren’t technically alive like robots. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rL0Wnw

China's manufacturing growth slows again in November

China's factory activity slowed by more than expected in November, highlighting how a cooling economy is impacting its vast manufacturing sector. The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) dipped to 50.3 in November from October's 50. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1pDW1Jt

Government confirms £15bn road improvement plan

The Government has confirmed a £15bn plan to upgrade the UK's road network. The money, which was initially announced in 2013, will involve 100 road improvement schemes and add 1,300 new miles of extra lanes to motorways and A roads. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rKtwW6

Student vote could swing 2015 election, suggests study

Students could tip the balance of power at the next general election, according to analysis of their voting patterns from 1997 to the present day. They could affect the outcome in about 10 constituencies, the study says. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1zGXZsp

THE FUTURE OF MOBILE: 2014 [SLIDE DECK]

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Ebola crisis: Huge risk of spread - UN's Anthony Banbury

The United Nations Ebola mission chief has said there is still a "huge risk" that Ebola could spread to other parts of the world. Anthony Banbury was speaking to the BBC in Freetown, the capital and one of the worst-affected areas of Sierra Leone. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vyzaQl

Brazil mass wedding: Low-income couples marry in Rio

Nearly 2,000 Brazilian couples have got married at an indoors sports venue in Rio de Janeiro, in the biggest mass wedding in the city's history. The annual event, promoted by the local authorities, is aimed helping low-income couples who cannot afford to pay for a wedding. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1yqKlKB

Miliband: Government's economic failures cost us all

The government's "failure" to boost wages has cost the Treasury £116.5bn since 2010, Labour has claimed. At an event in Nottingham later, party leader Ed Miliband will talk of a "cost of living crisis" created by low wages and soaring housing costs. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vE2y6x

Baby's body found buried at Maroubra beach in Sydney

Australian police are investigating the death of a baby, whose body was found buried under the sand at Sydney's Maroubra beach. The body, which was discovered by two young boys, was buried under 30cm (12in) of sand, police said. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-30271698#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Gillian Anderson and Tom Hiddleston win at Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Gillian Anderson and Tom Hiddleston have taken the top acting honours at this year's London Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Anderson won for her role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire - a part she had coveted for 30 years. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30271792#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How to Overhaul and Expand Minecraft with Game Changing Mods

The fundamental allure of Minecraft is the ability to build anything and make the game whatever you desire it to be. Today, we’re taking a look at mods that help you in that endeavor by adding extra dimensions, major game changes, or providing an outright overhaul to the game. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/202898/how-to-overhaul-and-expand-minecraft-with-game-changing-mods/

Hong Kong protesters clash with police at government HQ

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have clashed with police as they tried to surround the government's headquarters. Protesters carrying umbrellas, symbols of their movement, fought police armed with pepper spray and batons. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-30270794#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Diane Abbot planning to run for Mayor of London

Diane Abbott says she is intending to put herself forward to become Labour's candidate for Mayor of London in 2016. The MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington told ITV London she would run as a "genuinely independent candidate" who would oppose "anti-immigrant propaganda". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30268496#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Bro McFerran: NI 'not ready for corporation tax' says Allstate boss

There have been indications that Chancellor George Osborne may make an announcement in his Autumn Statement on Wednesday. The prime minister has said arguments made by politicians for devolving powers to Stormont were "strong"". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-30255292#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

11 Tricks Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, And Other Famous Execs Use To Run Meetings

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The Best Gadgets You Can Buy This Holiday Season

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The Basis Peak Is An Excellent Fitness Tracker That Shows You Helpful Details About How You Sleep

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/gXpRfTppyYE/basis-peak-review-2014-11

The First Satellite To Orbit The Sun Did So When It Missed What Target?

The Russians managed to pull off three space exploration firsts with a single spacecraft: Luna 1. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/the-first-satellite-to-orbit-the-sun-did-so-when-it-missed-what-target/

Look How Much San Francisco Has Changed In 3 Years

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/8zXk5hP_DfY/look-how-much-twitters-neighborhood-has-changed-in-3-years-2014-11

REVEALED: The Top Demographic Trends For Every Major Social Network

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/MX5fsUlqlhw/2014-social-network-demographics-2014-11

Iraqi army 'had 50,000 ghost troops' on payroll

An investigation into corruption in the Iraqi army has revealed that there were 50,000 false names on its payroll. Known in the military as "ghost soldiers", they either did not exist or no longer reported for duty, however their salaries were still paid. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-30269343#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

A Former Uber Driver Reveals The Worst Things About The Job

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Here's A Simple Reality Check For Any Tech Founder Who Thinks They're 'Changing The World'

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/U1Qqsm9PX9U/facebook-and-google-group-text-2014-11

Thousands protest against Russian health cuts

Thousands of Russians have staged marches in Moscow and other cities in protest at health reforms which include plans to close hospitals and cut jobs. Doctors, unionists and supporters of parties across the political spectrum took part, despite bitter cold. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30269339#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Kim Dotcom Says He Is Officially Broke

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/uRpFVzwTw3Y/kim-dotcom-im-officially-broke-2014-11

5 Features That Would Make Facebook So Much Better (FB)

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/kwqJNCIk7vU/facebook-features-notifications-2014-11

English devolution: Councils demand more powers

The leaders of more than 100 English councils have demanded more powers be devolved from Westminster. They said English voters would not accept greater devolution to Scotland if a transfer did not also take place in England, adding "It's England's turn now", in a letter to the Observer. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30266834#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Netflix Is Creating One Of The Most Expensive TV Shows In The World — Here's Why It's So Important

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Germans honour slain 'role model' Tugce Albayrak

Tributes are being paid in Germany to student Tugce Albayrak who was killed after defending two teenage girls reportedly being harassed by some men. Hundreds of people were expected to attend a silent vigil on a square in Berlin in her memory. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30268653#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

China blocks British MPs' visit to Hong Kong

The Chinese embassy has told a group of MPs it will be stopped from making a planned trip to Hong Kong. Sir Richard Ottoway, who chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee, accused the Chinese authorities of acting in an "overtly confrontational manner". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30267026#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

It Looks Like Samsung Might Have Another Metal Galaxy Phone Coming Soon

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/4q-kYVBvBNY/samsung-galaxy-a7-release-date-2014-11

11 Ways You Didn't Know You Could Use Pinterest

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Voting under way in Uruguay's presidential runoff

Voting has begun in Uruguay's presidential run-off election in which Tabare Vazquez from the ruling Broad Party is favoured to win. Mr Vasquez faces Luis Pacalle Pou of the right-wing National Party in the second round of voting. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-30268862#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Lufthansa pilots prepare for fresh strike

Pilots at Lufthansa, Europe's biggest airline, will go on strike on Monday and Tuesday as their dispute over retirement benefits continues. The walkout, the ninth since April, will affect short- and medium-haul flights across Germany from 12.00 (11:00 GMT) until 23.00. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30267575#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Mark Strand, Pulitzer-winning US poet, dies at 80

Mark Strand, a former US poet laureate who won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1999, has died in New York aged 80. Strand, whose works were translated into more than 30 languages, died at his daughter's home on Saturday from liposarcoma, a rare form of cancer. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30267638#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Elon Musk Just Unveiled A Game-Changing Ocean Landing Pad For His Reusable Rockets

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This Is What It Looks Like When Computers Write Novels

Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/vWvs1o25SjU/novels-written-by-computers-2014-11

How To Change Created or Modified Timestamps for Files and Folders

Whether you need to hide your recent activity on a computer or if you need to synchronize file dates, using BulkFileChanger is the best way to adjust the creation, access, or modification dates and times of files or folders. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/203154/how-to-change-created-or-modified-timestamps-for-files-and-folders/

Colombian general 'freed by rebels'

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-30268694#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

A Former Google Employee Talks About What It Was Like Working With The Genius That Created Android (GOOG)

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You Can Now Use Your iPhone's Fingerprint Sensor To Unlock Your Mac (AAPL)

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Qatar appeals court clears US couple of neglect

An appeals court in Qatar has cleared a US couple sentenced to three years for the neglect of their adopted daughter, in a case that was closely watched. The court ruled that Matthew and Grace Huang were not guilty of starving to death their daughter, Gloria, who was originally from Ghana. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-30267022#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa