Webpagedigest 08/03/2015

08/03/2015

Global spy system ECHELON confirmed at last – by leaked Snowden files • The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/03/gchq_duncan_campbell/

Pentagon Can't Account for Nearly $1 Billion It Spent - NBC News
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pentagon-cant-account-nearly-1-billion-n403291?cid=sm_tw

 

College Textbook Prices Have Risen 1,041 Percent Since 1977 - NBC News

'In some ways, this is similar to a pharmaceutical sales model where the publishers spend their time wooing the decision makers to adopt their product. In this case, it's professors instead of doctors.'

http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/freshman-year/college-textbook-prices-have-risen-812-percent-1978-n399926

'Ultimate Frisbee' recognised by International Olympic Committee - BBC News

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-33752105

WWE's Titus O'Neil treats homeless to fine meals in San Diego - Yahoo

https://www.yahoo.com/news/blogs/the-turnstile/wwe-s-titus-o-neil-treats-homeless-to-fine-meals-in-san-diego-151513362.html

Titus O'Neil | WWE.com
http://www.wwe.com/superstars/titusoneil

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One Way to Fight California's Drought: Desalt the Ocean | WIRED

http://www.wired.com/2015/08/one-way-fight-californias-drought-desalting-ocean/

This May Be the Coolest Camping Invention Yet

https://www.yahoo.com/news/may-coolest-camping-invention-yet-080000228.html

10 Popular Retirement Lifestyles
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/10-popular-retirement-lifestyles-150042118.html