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February, 2010

Facebook party in Mayfair squat broken up by riot police.

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Submitted by Paul on Tue, 16/02/2010 - 09:12.

Organisers admit event got 'out of hand' as Facebook group grew unexpectedly and thousands turned up for the party.

A "youth against the banks" Facebook party at a Mayfair mansion in London was broken up by officers in riot gear last night after revellers pelted police with bricks and bottles.  Read more »

Labour's 100% Death Tax.

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Millions of people could lose almost every penny of their assets under a new “death tax” being considered by Labour to fund care for the elderly.

And poorer people would lose out the most, leaving their children with next to nothing to inherit, analysis showed yesterday.  Read more »

"Climategate" Scientist considered Suicide, he tells UK Newspaper.

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Submitted by Paul on Wed, 10/02/2010 - 08:36.

London, United Kingdom (AHN) - The scientist at the center of the so-called "climategate" e-mail scandal told a British newspaper he considered suicide following the backlash against him and other climate scientists.

Professor Phil Jones of the University of East Anglia told the Sunday Times that he has lost about 15 pounds and is taking blood pressure and sleeping pills to deal with the criticism.  Read more »