Dystopian Law Gives All Social Media Users A ‘Truth Score’

New Dystopian Law Would Give All Social Media Users A ‘Truth Score’In another manifestation of the onerous ‘social credit score’ system, an amendment to a bill in the UK would mandate all social media users be given a ‘truth score’ that pre-determines the accuracy of their posts.

The amendment has been proposed to be added to the already odious ‘Online Safety Bill’, which would censor “legal but harmful” content, and was introduced by Conservative Party lawmaker John Penrose.

“Like something out of dystopian fiction, Penrose, the MP for Weston-super-Mare, has proposed that the government forces online platforms to maintain a score of how truthful a person is, determined by their past statements,” writes Dan Frieth. Continue reading

UK Passes Online “Thought Crime” Laws Where Clicking “Bad” Links Means 15 Years in Jail

terrorismSean Adl-Tabatabai – The UK government has passed new laws where citizens can be jailed for accidentally clicking on “extremist” links online.

The new counterterror laws have been likened to “thought crime” by a United Nations inspector.

Yahoo News reports: A raft of new measures mean people can be jailed for viewing terrorist propaganda online, entering “designated areas” abroad and making “reckless expressions” of support for proscribed groups.

The government also lengthened prisons sentences for several terror offenses, ended automatic early release for convicts and put them under stricter monitoring after they are freed. Continue reading

Zero Hassles For Instant Loans in the UK

online lendersThere are moments when we could do without going through the hectic procedures of getting a loan that is the norm for mainstream lenders and financial institutions. This is primarily when all one requires is an amount to take care of personal needs which can always be repaid within the shortest period. Since financial matters are never to be taken lightly, it defies logic having to rely on family, friends or colleagues for a soft loan when there is access to better and simplified options. It is also for most people a tough call borrowing from those around them as it places them in an awkward situation they would rather avoid.

As heading to the bank for a quick loan is not a feasible option, given all the minimum qualification and lengthy procedures, the internet comes to the rescue. The ready availability of cash converters loans takes away all unnecessary worries on finding ready to go financial solutions when needed the most. Similar to making an order in an e-commerce store, the entire procedure of getting a loan online is convenience at its best. One does not have to prepare endless documents or spend hours on end evaluating & re-evaluating their current financial conditions as all it takes is a few clicks of the button. Continue reading

Reasons You Should Avoid Fluoridated Water

iodineDr. Edward F. Group – Fluoride was originally added to water supplies back around the time of the end of World War II, but this well-intended practice to improve dental health is still around today, and more and more people are recognizing the possible dangers. Certainly, a lot of people out there will tell you there’s no problem with fluoridated water, but these people are simply repeating outdated studies that are not backed by current evidence.

Why You Need to Avoid Fluoridated Water

Drinking fluoridated water may seem like a good idea, but it’s actually anything but. Not only can consuming fluoride harm the brain, it also has severe impacts on hormonal health. Here are 5 reasons to avoid it like the plague.

1. Fluoridated Water Can Damage the Thyroid

A recent study reported water fluoridation in England is linked to a 30 percent increase in the rate of underactive thyroid; still, other reports suggest 2 to 5 mg of fluoride over months can actually reduce thyroid function. [1] [2] Close to 70 percent of the U.S. water supply is fluoridated. But should we really be putting an endocrine disruptor like fluoride into the water we drink? Continue reading