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(CNN) For Eric Nshimiyimanain, who owns two small electronic repair shops in Kigali, Rwanda, the startup chime of an old Windows laptop is the sound of a business opportunity. He refurbishes broken PCs, laptops, phones and secondhand gadgets classified as electronic waste, or "e-waste" that would otherwise end up as trash in Nduba, Rwanda's only open-air dump in the outskirts of the capital. "Sometimes we even use computer screens as TVs," Nshimiyimanain says. Converting those screens to televisions then becomes a cheaper option, he adds, for "citizens who have low incomes and cannot afford buying a brand-new TV." Eric Nshimiyimanain (right) owns two small electronic repair shops in Kigali, Rwanda. In this age of scrambling for the newest high-tech phone, tablet or television, refurbishing broken and outdated gadgets might seem impractical. But for many countries, it's an important link in the value chain of e-waste management. According to the … [Read more...] about The rising e-waste crisis is being reckoned with in Rwanda, one gadget at a time

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department's internal watchdog is reviewing a former Boeing engineer's allegations that he was unfairly investigated by the FBI on suspicion that he was spying for China, according to correspondence and court filings reviewed by The Associated Press. It's the latest challenge related to secretive surveillance powers used in some terrorism and espionage cases. The inspector general review is unfolding amid broader scrutiny of the FBI's process for applying for court-authorized surveillance in national security investigations. Errors in applications Concerns about the accuracy of surveillance applications sought under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, were a prominent theme in Monday's confirmation hearing of attorney general nominee Merrick Garland. Under repeated questioning from Republican senators, Garland stressed his belief in the need to be "careful" and precise in representations made in applications. At issue in this case is a … [Read more...] about Watchdog Reviews Complaint about FBI Surveillance Warrant

A review of statues, place names, and other memorials inspired by Black Lives Matter in Edinburgh, Scotland, has figures including Queen Victoria, Admiral Nelson, and even Scotland’s national poet, Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns, in its sights, according to reports. The Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Group, commissioned by the Scottish capital’s municipal government — a coalition between the left-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP) and the left-wing Labour Party — has even named Bute House , the official residence of SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, as a site of “historic racial injustice”, according to the Telegraph , because its builders inherited some wealth from Caribbean plantations. Burns, famous around the world as the Bard of Ayrshire, with a statue adorning Central Park in Manhattan, New York, was targeted by the review despite supporting the abolition of slavery because he once “accepted a job working on a Jamaican plantation in a role … [Read more...] about BLM-Inspired Review Targets Statues of Queen Victoria, Rabbie Burns, Nelson, and More in Scottish Capital

An unnamed Texans coach is apparently not a fan of J.J. Watt. Shockwaves were sent through the NFL when Watt announced Monday that he was signing with the Arizona Cardinals for a bag of money. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) Following the signing, an unnamed Texans coach told Josh Reed that Watt is “selfish” and “hurt” the Texans more than he “helped” them. The unnamed coach also added, “I wouldn’t want him.” FWIW Bills fans: I spoke to someone who was on the Texans coaching staff with Watt and the review wasn’t glowing. “He’s selfish, only cared about his stats”, “he does a lot of things that hurts the defense”, “he hurt us more than he helped us”, and finally “I wouldn’t want him” — Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) March 1, 2021 I hate when people do this. If you’re going … [Read more...] about Unnamed Texans Coach Claims J.J. Watt Is ‘Selfish’ And ‘Hurt’ Houston More Than He ‘Helped’ Them

Fans of James Bond can now be paid to watch the films. Nerd Bear is currently offering $1,000 to a fan to watch all 24 Bond films over the period of one month and the viewer will have to complete a “simple worksheet.” Yes, you read that correctly. (REVIEW: ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters) View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Bond 007 (@007) If you’re obsessed with James Bond (hand up), you can earn a quick $1,000 to binge the movies over the course of 30 days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Bond 007 (@007) Of all the ways to earn $1,000, watching James Bond films has to be near the top of the list, if not even number one. The only thing I’d rather do is maybe get paid to watch college football, which is already the case. However, if I couldn’t do that, getting … [Read more...] about You Can Now Be Paid To Watch James Bond Movies