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The head of a prominent lobby group for the music industry is being touted as a new entrant to the UK’s House of Lords. According to sources close to new Prime Minister David Cameron, UK Music chief Feargal Sharkey is being considered for a life peerage as reward for his efforts in the music industry.
http://torrentfreak.com/uk-music-head-set-for-seat-in-the-uk-house-of-lords-100719/The head of a prominent lobby group for the music industry is being touted as a new... more
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Please give powers to the Karnataka lokayukta or kla to prosecute the corrupt politicians / netas and government / sarkari officials / authorities / babus in the Karnataka State of India.Please give powers to the Karnataka lokayukta or kla to prosecute the corrupt... more
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Legislation to tackle internet piracy, including bans for illegal file-sharers, has been passed by the Lords.
The Digital Economy Bill is now expected to be rushed through the Commons before the general election.
Peers had earlier rejected a bid by ministers to include wide-ranging powers over future online piracy law.
But despite criticism, the government said it was still committed to giving courts the power to block websites which are infringing copyright.
The bill, put forward by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, has been welcomed by the music industry because it includes plans to suspend the internet accounts of people who persistently download material illegally.
But firms such as British Telecom, Google and Facebook say that would be unfair and illegal file-sharers should be fined instead of cut off.
Say goodbye to your human rights!...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8569750.stmLegislation to tackle internet piracy, including bans for illegal file-sharers, has... more
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As businesses across the UK continue to suffer during this economic downturn, former England Captain Alec Stewart has teamed up with energy provider npower to launch a new campaign to help businesses cut their costs through basic energy efficiency. The renowned sportsman understands well the benefits of using and conserving energy in both sport and across his business ventures.
Just like the national cricket team each individual can play their part to reduce avoidable energy costs and help businesses proper as the UK looks towards an economic upturn.
The Switch On/Switch Off campaign has shown that any business can save up to 10% in energy costs, through very simple measures. For example, turning off your LCD PC screen, turning off TV’s rather than standby, unplugging kettles and only using air-con if it is a must, are simple energy efficiency actions which can have a significant financial impact on any business.
For further information: www.npower.co.uk/businessashAs businesses across the UK continue to suffer during this economic downturn, former... more
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There are many great things about the ashes: the rivalry, the wickets, the century’s, the passion and that ‘getting one over our neighbours from down-under’ feeling. However, the worst thing is pretty clear - the majority of fans are missing the action whilst they slave away at work!
With this in mind, new research has revealed that kind-hearted bosses are willing to keep up morale and allow their staff to watch the Ashes as it progresses. In fact, 1 in 16 UK employees revealed that their boss is going to allow them to keep track of the fiercely-contested urn-like trophy whilst at work.
Former England Captain Alec Stewart is on hand to lend his support to this morale boosting research, and also gives his opinion on what is sure to be an exciting Ashes summer.
For further information: www.npower.co.uk/businessashesThere are many great things about the ashes: the rivalry, the wickets, the... more
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If you want to lose all faith in politicians, this story might do the job - it turns out a member of the House of Lords, Lord Bell, has been recruited by Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka to work some magic on his image and make him appear less evil.
Whilst challenging, considering the man is known for oppressing political opponents and the like, making him look good is apparently not immoral by Lord Bell's standards.If you want to lose all faith in politicians, this story might do the job - it turns... more
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London, Mar 25 : Heather Mills, estranged wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, lied about former British Prime Minister Tony Blair offering her peerage, says a media report.
In 2001 Mills claimed she was promised to be made a “people’s peer” and bragged that it was Blair’s initiative with support from Lord Macdonald, a website reported.
She went on to reveal that she wasn’t sure about becoming Baroness Mills because it was “a bit odd”.
An ITV documentary exposes the claim as a lie. The programme titled “McCartney vs McCartney: The Ex Files” interviewed the three Lords with names like Macdonald and none could say that they even met her. Mills made the claim to Sunday Times writer Jasper Gerard and he told the programme it was “incredible”.
He said: “I was pretty gobsmacked that somebody who was essentially just a model and a bit of a part-time campaigner best known for being Paul McCartney’s girlfriend should be offered a peerage.”London, Mar 25 : Heather Mills, estranged wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney,... more
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