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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Lord Goldsmith 'not persuaded' by need to extend detention limit
Goldsmith casts doubt on govt terror claim

The former attorney general today told MPs he was “not persuaded” of the need to extend the period terror suspects can be detained without charge beyond its current 28-day limit. The claim marks a significant setback to the government’s attempt to increase the limit, potentially to 56 days. Giving evidence to the Commons’ home affairs… Read more »

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Critics claim govt cannot be trusted with data
Data loss casts doubt on ID card plan

It is “truly bizarre” the loss of 25 million people’s personal records has not made the government reconsider the practicalities of a nationwide identity database, the Conservative leader said today. In their weekly Commons clash, David Cameron asked Gordon Brown if the revelation Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) had compromised the security of millions… Read more »