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November 24th, 2009

The debate over Darwin 150 years on

Tags: Great Debate US, Uncategorized, archbishop of canterbury, Charles Darwin, creationism, darwinian, darwinism, evolution, nick spencer, religion, theos

Debate continues to swirl around the theory of evolution Charles Darwin proposed in his groundbreaking book, "On the Origin of the Species," 150 years ago, despite its universal acceptance among scientists. Join Discussion

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November 24th, 2009
5:02 pm GMT

The ongoing debate astounds me. As a science teacher in the United States, I've had a wide variety of pamphlets, and readings, and emails that (as Anon mentioned in the first post) focus on minuscule examples that appear to be exceptions to the theory. What astounds me is how many of these arguments are at odds with each other. Hopefully as technology and knowledge increase, we will see new approaches to this "debate" from those opposed to evolution.

-Posted by Chris

November 24th, 2009

Jack Straw cites trust as top issue for UK democracy

By: Julie Mollins

Tags: Uncategorized, brunel university, California, democracy, expenses scandal, jack straw, magna carta institute

In a wide-ranging lecture hosted by Brunel University's Magna Carta Institute, Justice Secretary Jack Straw outlined his thoughts on the state of democracy in Britain and beyond. Join Discussion

Walker review should pinpoint risk

By: Pippa Croney

Tags: Uncategorized, bank, jrbh board consulting, pippa croney, risk, walker review

Big bonuses have dominated headlines in recent weeks, and it is expected that David Walker’s review of corporate governance in British banks will add fuel to the debate. While remuneration is likely to steal the limelight, deeper in the darkness lies a less emotive evil – risk. Join Discussion

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November 23rd, 2009

The end of capitalism

By: Jeremy Gaunt

Tags: MacroScope, capitalism, financial markets, investors, macroeconomics, risk, Watson Wyatt

There is still the possibility that captialism will end, according to prestigious investment consultants Watson Wyatt in their latest study called "Extreme Risks". Join Discussion

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November 23rd, 2009
6:24 pm GMT

I'm probably wrong but, hasn't true capitalism been dead for nearly 100 years now if not more?

-Posted by jason

November 24th, 2009

Will the Chilcot Iraq inquiry achieve anything?

By: Stephen Addison

Tags: UK News, blair, chilcot inquiry, Iraq

Critics expect it to be another whitewash but the public pressure for answers to all the lingering questions over Britain's involvement in Iraq is strong Join Discussion

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November 24th, 2009

Considering defined contribution pension pros and cons

By: Damian Stancombe

Tags: Uncategorized, damian stancombe, pensions, punter southall, retirement, taxes, uk

Pension plans help build financial security in retirement, and in the face of a looming pensioner crisis the government continues its efforts to increase the number of savers. There is one exception: if you earn more than 150,000 pounds all bets are off. Join Discussion

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November 25th, 2009

SUDS a partial solution to flooding in Britain

By: Susanne Charlesworth

Tags: Uncategorized, coventry university, floods, suds, susanne charlesworth, uk

The scenes of flooding in Cumbria are a shocking illustration of how Britain's ageing drainage infrastructure is failing. Part of the solution lies in sustainable drainage, which mimics nature by encouraging filtration via permeable and vegetated surfaces and detention via ponds, wetlands and slowly flowing water. Join Discussion

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November 23rd, 2009

Newspapers and Democracy in the Internet era: ‘The Italian Case’

By: Mark Jones

Tags: Uncategorized, Carlo de Benedetti, Italy, lecture, media, reuters

Carlo de Benedetti gives the Reuters Memorial Lecture on Newspapers and Democracy in the Internet era: The Italian Case'. Join Discussion

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November 22nd, 2009

Defeating the Taliban in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas

By: brian.cloughley

Tags: Pakistan: Now or Never, India, Pakistan, Pakistan army, Waziristan

In a guest contribution, defence analyst Brian Cloughley writes that tensions with India are making it hard for the Pakistan army to redeploy troops from its eastern border Join Discussion

Remembering how to forget in the Web 2.0 era

By: Julie Mollins

Tags: Great Debate US, Uncategorized, delete, digital, facebook, internet, memory, twitter, viktor mayer-schonberger, Web 2.0

Forgetting has always been the norm and remembering the exception, but since the emergence of digital technology and global networks, forgetting has become an exception, author Viktor Mayer-Schonberger argues in a new book. How can we fight back against digital memory? Join Discussion

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November 23rd, 2009
3:46 pm GMT

Interesting concept, even though I dont quite agree that "forgetting" is a virtue. Since it's easy to find information as and when we want it through Internet, that means we do not have to try our best to memorize. We can free our brain cells to focus on application of information, rather than memorizing the information. This does not imply "forgetting". It just means that we utilize our brain cells in other way.

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The debate over Darwin 150 years on

Jack Straw cites trust as top issue for UK democracy

Walker review should pinpoint risk

The end of capitalism

Will the Chilcot Iraq inquiry achieve anything?

Considering defined contribution pension pros and cons

SUDS a partial solution to flooding in Britain

Newspapers and Democracy in the Internet era: ‘The Italian Case’

Defeating the Taliban in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas

Remembering how to forget in the Web 2.0 era

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