Feb 29, 2012
Rich People are Dishonest
People from privileged, wealthy backgrounds are more likely to be dishonest and unethical than their poorer counterparts, a study has found. From depriving children of sweets and reckless driving to lying for financial gain, the researchers at the University of California found that upper-class participants were more prone to immoral behaviour. Subjects were divided into groups according to their social... read more
Feb 29, 2012
Murdoch Steps Down
James Murdoch has stepped down as executive chairman of News International, the British arm of News Corp., the company announced Wednesday. Murdoch, who was once seen as the heir apparent to his father Rupert at the head of News Corp., has now lost a key position within the company. News Corp. cast the move as stemming from James’ recent relocation to New York from London, and Rupert Murdoch said his... read more
Feb 28, 2012
Protestors are Terrorists in the US
Presidential authorisation for the military to detain terror suspects without charge or trial has left Americans wary. Washington says it’s beefing up national security as part of the war on terror. But critics say fear-mongering is dividing, not uniting the nation. RT’s Marina Portnaya reports. via Anyone’s a Terrorist: Fear-mongering machine takes over US –... read more
Feb 28, 2012
Stephen Hawking Sex Clubs
He may spend his working days contemplating the deepest mysteries of the universe, despite having been robbed of almost all physical movement by the cruelties of motor neurone disease. But it seems the world-famous British physicist Stephen Hawking also has an interest in more earthier matters. Cambridge university today admitted the 70-year-old has visited a swingers’ sex club in California. However,... read more
Feb 28, 2012
Ohio School Shooting Video
A 17-year-old teenage boy is in custody for allegedly opening fire on fellow classmates in his high school cafeteria. Michelle Miller reports on the shooting at Ohio’s Chardon High School, which left two students dead and others injured. via Second victim declared brain dead from Ohio school shooting (2:38) – The Washington... read more
