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Overdue library book returned to school 120 years late
An overdue school library book has finally been returned - 120 years late.
The Microscope and its Revelations, by Dr William B Carpenter, was borrowed by former pupil Professor Arthur Boycott, who attended Hereford Cathedral School between 1886 and 1894.
It was discovered by his granddaughter Alice Gillett.
The school has promised to waive any fines - which based on the rate at Hereford Library of 17p a day, would have amounted to a staggering £7,446.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-38240845
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Greg Lake: King Crimson and ELP star dies aged 69
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38251936
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCEdrnaFlY
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Mysterious emu chases cyclists through Welsh village
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/08/mysterious-emu-chases-cyclists-welsh-village/
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EU recommends sending asylum-seekers back to Greece from March
http://www.ekathimerini.com/214392/article/ekathimerini/news/eu-recommends-sending-asylum-seekers-back-to-greece-from-march
Lunatics have taken over the asylum
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In Greece's tobacco culture, passive smoke a serious problem
Nearly two-thirds of Greeks are inhaling someone elses tobacco smoke on a daily basis, making Greece the worst nation in the European Union in exposing its people to the health risks of passive smoking.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/214387/article/ekathimerini/news/in-greeces-tobacco-culture-passive-smoke-a-serious-problem
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If you think the smart home is a security nightmare, just wait for the smart city
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/08/think-smart-home-security-nightmare-just-wait-smart-city/
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Malwarebytes 3.0: new all-in-one protection
Malwarebytes 3.0 is a new product by Malwarebytes, makers of security software that unifies the company's main security products in a single program.
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/12/08/malwarebytes-3-0-new-all-in-one-protection/
Anyone currently using the free versions of Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit and/or Anti-Ransomware might want to have a read as they will cease to exist.
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Charities hit with fines for sharing donors’ data without consent
Two high-profile UK charities have been fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for misuse of personal information.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) were fined £25,000 ($31,500) and £18,000 ($22,681) respectively for data protection breaches relating to “wealth screening”, data and tele-matching and trading personal details with other charities.
In its press release, the ICO describes “wealth screening” as employing wealth management companies to …
…analyse the financial status of supporters to estimate how much more money they could be persuaded to give.
The wealth management companies compare information held by the charity – typically including supporters’ names and addresses, dates of birth and the value and date of the last donation – with sources that are openly available to build a bigger picture about the donor that might include income, property values, lifestyle and friendships.
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/12/07/charities-hit-with-fines-for-sharing-donors-data-without-consent/
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Greg Lake: King Crimson and ELP star dies aged 69
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38251936
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCEdrnaFlY
My favorite Christmas track, RIP Greg :(