ORLY-EP0135D - Good Ideas: QR Codes for Dementia, IKEA is a nice place to work, Wardenclyffe updates

ORLY-EP0135D - Good Ideas: QR Codes for Dementia, IKEA is a nice place to work, Wardenclyffe updates

Welcome to ORLYRADIO #135d recorded Friday December 9th, 2016 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen, with my usual suspects, Stephen Griffith, and Daniel Atherton.

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Good Ideas:

  1. Japan uses QR codes to help track citizens with dementia http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38247437

  2. US IKEA employees will get better paternal leave http://www.upworthy.com/ikeas-new-parental-leave-policy-definitely-raises-the-bar-for-american-retailers

  3. Tesla Wardenclyffe Lab to receive World Historic Site designation:  https://www.longislandpress.com/2016/12/08/nikola-tesla-wardenclyffe-lab-to-receive-world-historic-site-designation/

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ORLY-EP0135C - Law & Order: Pharma in the UK, VW Emissions in EU, and LGBT Clubs in Schools

ORLY-EP0135C - Law & Order: Pharma in the UK, VW Emissions in EU, and LGBT Clubs in Schools

Welcome to ORLYRADIO #135c recorded Friday December 9th, 2016 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen, with my usual suspects, Stephen Griffith, and Daniel Atherton.

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Law & Order:

  1. Pfizer fined for overcharging British NHS http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/pfizer-flynn-pharma-fined-prices-drugs-nhs-cma-a7460266.html

  2. EU sues UK over VW emissions scandal http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/eu-sues-germany-and-britain-over-volkswagen-emissions-scandal-a7462936.html

  3. Federal Court Rules in Favor of Middle Schoolers http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2016/12/07/federal-court-allows-students-to-form-gay-straight-clubs-after-florida-school-board-blocked-them

Wrap: If you’ve enjoyed what we do here and would like to help us out, there are four ways.

  1. You can donate to the show through https://www.patreon.com/orlyradio and get early access to full show content.

  2. Reviews on iTunes - which helps the show gain audience.

  3. Tell someone about us.

  4. And of course, engage us! Send us an message on social media or the electronic mail @ ORLYRADIOPODCAST@gmail.com or if you are the more talkative sort 470-222-ORLY (6759) it’s always ready to take your call or text.

Thank you for choosing us to waste your valuable time on! This has been ORLYRADIO, Part of The Random Acts Company.

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ORLY-EP0133E - Bad Ideas: Private Prisons, More UK Surveillance, International Criminal Court Troubles

ORLY-EP0133E - Bad Ideas: Private Prisons, More UK Surveillance, International Criminal Court Troubles

Welcome to ORLYRADIO #133 recorded Friday November 18th, 2016 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen, with my usual suspects, Fred Sims, Daniel Atherton, and Stephen Griffith.

Audience Feedback From Previous Shows:

We make mistakes. Please, if you find one, pause the podcast, and send us a note. orlyradiopodcast@gmail.com or phone it in 470-222-6759

Bad Ideas:

  1. The private prison company formerly known as the Corrections Corporation of America—recently rebranded CoreCivic—announced Tuesday that the Federal Bureau of Prisons will extend its two-year contract with the company, despite recent findings of inadequate supervision and gaps in oversight of private prisons. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/11/bureau-prisons-renews-contracts-private-prison-cca-corecivic

  2. UK on path to pass massive surveillance bill http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/snoopers-charter-2-investigatory-powers-bill-parliament-lords-what-does-it-mean-a7423866.html

  3. Philippines may pull out of International Criminal Court http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/philippines-president-rodrigo-duterte-says-they-may-withdraw-from-the-international-criminal-court-a7422076.html

ORLY-EP0133D - Good Ideas: Dementia Friendly Opera, Universal Basic Income, No Oil In The Everglades

ORLY-EP0133D - Good Ideas: Dementia Friendly Opera, Universal Basic Income, No Oil In The Everglades

Welcome to ORLYRADIO #133 recorded Friday November 18th, 2016 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen, with my usual suspects, Fred Sims, Daniel Atherton, and Stephen Griffith.

Audience Feedback From Previous Shows:

We make mistakes. Please, if you find one, pause the podcast, and send us a note. orlyradiopodcast@gmail.com or phone it in 470-222-6759

Good Ideas:

  1. Scottish Opera had a very special premiere at the weekend - the first dementia-friendly opera performance in the UK Nov-14th https://www.facebook.com/bbcscotlandnews/videos/1362446363779578/

  2. Ontario to try Universal Basic Income http://futurism.com/is-universal-basic-income-a-viable-solution-another-country-is-giving-it-a-shot/

  3. Florida EPA Denies plan to drill for oil near the Everglades http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/fl-oil-drilling-denial-20161116-story.html